DIY Anodizing Reel/Rod/Parts

[luckyguy]

@anglingarchitech,,,ty for the tips.

For all of those who waited, i wanted to show you that i've just finish doing on the preliminary cleansing/stripping,,i opted to do it manually by the traditional way and not using any rotary tools or bench grinders, I just want to prove to you that anybody can do this by bare hands using just sandpapers and needle files,,,but it took 6 hours ,,lol ;-),,,if you have a deep passion to do it,,you can.

My hands now are still dirty,,i cannot download the series of pictures anymore,,maybe tomorrow,,below is just  a preview of what happened to the project.  

 

After initial stripping





To Be continued tomorrow....

[Alto Mare]

Very interesting, thanks for doing this for us.
At this time I only have one comment, hopefully helpful.
Try keeping that Muriatic Acid jug in a 5 gallon plastic bucket without the lid...just for added protection
I've been a mason for 40+ years and know the good and the bad of that stuff.

Sal

[sdlehr]

Try keeping that Muriatic Acid jug in a 5 gallon plastic bucket without the lid...just for added protection

Sal

What Sal means is not to trust that gallon jug not to leak, and to place the jug in a 5-gal bucket that acts as a secondary container to prevent spills. OSHA requires secondary containers in the workplace. It's a really good idea to use in the hobby-space, too.

Sid

[luckyguy]

Yup,,,i just read it again on what he means,,,i was so tired and sleepy last night when i posted my answer so i didn't get it right,,;-)

Nway, for those who wait,,here's the actual photos of the project,,live tutorials,,
I hope it will give a good results,,if not,,,then i will not continue this tutorials,, lols,,:D

[luckyguy]

Hi again,

Im sorry that i only have to choose among these 3 colors,,,the result is here,,,i don't know if it pleases your eyes or maybe i need to do it again. -)

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[foakes]

Beautiful job, LG --

We really appreciate your process.

This is how we all learn.

Keep the tutorials coming, please.

Thanks,

Fred

[luckyguy]

Thanks for the comments Fred,,,maybe tomorrow,,i will paste the instructions the only part that is most important and usually not included in some tutorials,,,,the remaining process are the same in those you tube videos available for public and i think it is not necessary to be posted anymore. I will clean up my mess first,,lol! Thanks for your interest.

[Tiddlerbasher]

I'm loving this please keep posting the info

[Alto Mare]

Luckyguy, that frame looks amazing. We are the ones that are lucky for having you here with us.
Thanks for sharing.

Sal

[Fish-aholic]

If I consumed the anodising solution, would I be able to lay golden eggs? 

Joking aside, thanks for the time and education!

Steve

[Marcq]

Came out great and the color looks pretty uniform 

Great job

Marc..

[Doso2222]

Looking good LG! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[luckyguy]

Hello to all,

Thanks for the praises, the first picture was taken right after it was removed from the electrolyte bath outside,,while the assembly picture was taken at night time inside,,it shows a little bit darker and noticeable for a trained eye,,i will explain it later why. For those who like to comments  just go ahead, i'm online but cannot make a reply coz im making my write up to begin so that it will be easier to understand when i post the pictures.

@Fish-aholic-- nope, i cannot guarantee and advice that it will produce if you drink it..lol;-)

[foakes]

This is a lot of work and effort posting on your part, LG --

We appreciate it very much!

Best,

Fred

[BMITCH]

Awesome job there. Really appreciate the post. Good work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Bob