Microwave to heat ferric chloride???

[$uperpuma]

seems kind of unecessary... I have etched quite a few boards in 15-20 minutes by just warming the solution in hot tap water... seems a little overboard to try to get it to 200 degrees

[brad]

Please try to understand brad. This is a totally different type of etching than doing a PCB. I've had to re-learn techniques.
Really hot etchant applied with a paint brush, washed off and reapplied several times makes nice fine lines in the aluminum.

The results speak for themselves.

Wow!  Great box   I didn't realise that's what you were etching.

[bond]

that looks just incredible mate

[Pushtone]

Thanks,

Member soggybag had some great results to for those interested in etched artwork.
Check out his last thread on the topic.
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=35114.0