The popular belief is that the support posts are anodized, but the surface coating conducts electricity. I also had an anodizing Co. look at them and they say 'Not Anodized. I have also heard people have tried to anodize with very poor results because of the high silica content. My next ...
I have found kits for anodising which include all the dyes to do at home (the price of pre-bought coloured bolts is extortionate!) However, I can only find these kits for aluminium, as it seems that's the most suitable metal for anodising. My aim is to get bolts, etc., that look ...
How to measure bolt size? Below I have been postingmore detail on bolt measurement. The Green Thomson Bolts are also considered countersunk. See the bottom of the head? It has a chamfer. Metric Bolt Size VS. USA Size Anodize World Dyes and Supply ...
So I got some and figured out how to do home anodizing which is really easy, clean and water based. Now I etch my pedals, do inlay and then anodize them. Check it out; I use plain RIT fabric dye from the grocery store...if I make a mistake; the anodizing can be easily stripped...
After polishing aluminium, you can use a sealant, a wax, or an anodizing process to keep it looking shiny. You can purchase it at a hardware or home improvement store. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Submit Warnings Do not polish any area...
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Clear chromate or anodize will not be cosmetic on copper containing castings. Appearance can be improved by using a fluoride based etch with nitric and HF or ammonium bifluoride to remove the copper and silicon, but cosmetic can still be an issue as the composition is different everywhere in ...
Painting on metal is similar to painting on any other surface. The key difference is how you prepare the surface for painting. Once you clean, sand, and prime aluminum, you can paint it just like you would plastic or wood. The overall...
It could be that your foundry is not hot enough, and by the time you try to pour, it has already started to solidify. Question Is it possible to melt aluminium cans in a Lyman's Big Dipper Furnace? Community Answer No. The Bigg Dipper is designed to melt lead and does not get hot...