Bronze Large Sebenza

Maprik

Maprik

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Well, I did it. I'm a modder - just can't help but tinker with things and make them my own... Read everything I could about anodizing, watched some youtube vids and built my own anodizer using a $40 variac off EBay.

Here it is. I like it. Maybe I'll get another one and try a sky blue... Better pics outside in natural light tomorrow....


Untitled by GermoneGold, on Flickr


Untitled by GermoneGold, on Flickr


Untitled by GermoneGold, on Flickr


Bronze Seb 2 by GermoneGold, on Flickr
 
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Nice and even color... looks good. Almost looks like your seb was dipped in gold.
 
Well done! If you have good results with the blue I'd totally give you some $ to do one for me. The blue one on the thread that initiated this one looks really nice.
 
SMI said:
I've always wanted to see one anodized to match the blue thumbstud.
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That's my next project. Scotch-brite the handles and then go for the blue... I'd like to try it on a small sebenza. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to donate to the experiment? :D
 
Wow. That is beautiful!

I have seen some titanium products that were anodized metallic looking rainbow colors. I wonder if you could do that?

I've also seen some pretty cool splash color anodizing that might be interesting. In fact, I think I just recently saw a photo of a Seb that was slightly bronzed with blue splash (or reverse that, I can't remember). I'll try to find it.

In any case, anodizing like you are doing looks great on the Sebenza!
 
Maprik said:
That's my next project. Scotch-brite the handles and then go for the blue... I'd like to try it on a small sebenza. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to donate to the experiment? :D
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Donate as in for keeps, or as in I'd get it back?
I have one, depending on the answer to the previous question, and on how confident you are in your new found abilities...
 
Oh, of course, you'd get it back. I am pretty confident in my technique which does not involve double dipping or doing 1/2 the scale and then flipping it over to do the other side. The whole scale goes in and get's done in one process. I have a Variac that controls voltage in 1/10 increments so I can be very exact and perfectly reproducible. The only unknown is that I haven't tried blue yet. My ideal would be what you see at the 25.5V.


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jmsodpc said:
Is it possible for you to reblue the thumb studs?
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I don't think it will work. The thumbstuds can't be removed and the steel will interfere with the process. There can be no steel touching the water during the anodizing process...
 
Is the 90v more of a green than a blue?
And do you think doing the lock side would negate the warranty? Not really concerned about that part, just curious.
You may have convinced me to mail you a Sebenza Monday. Shoot me an email...
 
Looks awesome! One thing I like about bronze over a darker color like blue is scratching shows less. Throw on top your stonewashing, and I bet it's very durable.

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You can do the thumb side of the thumbstud by putting water up to the very top of a glass and resting the blade on top. I've done it without being able to see any missed part of the stud. Haven't figured out how to do the back side yet without pressing the stud out.
 
burnside said:
Wow. That is beautiful!

I have seen some titanium products that were anodized metallic looking rainbow colors. I wonder if you could do that?

I've also seen some pretty cool splash color anodizing that might be interesting. In fact, I think I just recently saw a photo of a Seb that was slightly bronzed with blue splash (or reverse that, I can't remember). I'll try to find it.

In any case, anodizing like you are doing looks great on the Sebenza!
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Thanks. Anodizing in a rainbow pattern is certainly possible although in a limited spectrum. Take a look at the chart I posted. My Variac only goes from 0 - 30V (The 100V ones were WAY expensive (like in the $400 range for DC output which is what I bought instead of having to use a rectifier for AC output). Anyway, I don't have the power to go to the yellows and greens. I don't know what splash anodizing is so I will have to check that out. I have also been toying with the idea of using rubber cement to create patterns on the handle, like zebra striping, and then anodizing blue onto the handle. Bronze and Blue Zebra striping. Would that be cool or gaudy?
 
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That must be fun. Trying to get all the titanium you can
Just to color change it.

Only titanium item I have is a spork
 
kreole said:
Looks awesome! One thing I like about bronze over a darker color like blue is scratching shows less. Throw on top your stonewashing, and I bet it's very durable.

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You can do the thumb side of the thumbstud by putting water up to the very top of a glass and resting the blade on top. I've done it without being able to see any missed part of the stud. Haven't figured out how to do the back side yet without pressing the stud out.
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Now THAT's super creative!!!! Good to know if I ever decide to re-blue my thumbstud!
 
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