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Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 28th, 2019, 6:23 pm
by Yoda
I have a plating facility nearby, he does all I want for $20, gold, silver, platinum, nickel, you name it.
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 28th, 2019, 6:30 pm
by Mellons
jrlmsla wrote: ↑March 28th, 2019, 6:08 pm
With a pile of Canadian nickels (because they are actually made of nickel as opposed to US nickels which are zincatinaladium or something, a battery, salt, vinegar and some time. The trick is getting the current right for slow plating. Slow equals quality. I can do a tutorial this weekend when I have some time if there is a desire for it?
A tutorial would be excellent. Am researching electroless nickel plating for cases at present (aluminum cases) to increase hardness. One potential issue is plating uniformity and finish
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 28th, 2019, 6:32 pm
by jrlmsla
Well I’ll get on it then!
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 29th, 2019, 12:47 am
by EP.-
jrlmsla wrote: ↑March 28th, 2019, 6:08 pm
With a pile of Canadian nickels (because they are actually made of nickel as opposed to US nickels which are zincatinaladium or something, a battery, salt, vinegar and some time. The trick is getting the current right for slow plating. Slow equals quality. I can do a tutorial this weekend when I have some time if there is a desire for it?
Yes, please. I woul appreciate the tutorial!
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 29th, 2019, 4:51 am
by slpf
Yoda wrote: ↑March 28th, 2019, 6:23 pm
I have a plating facility nearby, he does all I want for $20, gold, silver, platinum, nickel, you name it.
Good to know. Sounds fair
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: March 29th, 2019, 7:08 am
by Emilio
jrlmsla wrote: ↑March 28th, 2019, 6:08 pm
With a pile of Canadian nickels (because they are actually made of nickel as opposed to US nickels which are zincatinaladium or something, a battery, salt, vinegar and some time. The trick is getting the current right for slow plating. Slow equals quality. I can do a tutorial this weekend when I have some time if there is a desire for it?
THERE IS! thanks!
Re: Movement nickel plating
Posted: April 25th, 2019, 8:58 pm
by jrlmsla
Have not forgotten. Oldest son is getting married in two weeks. So my honey dos are through the roof!