Obtaining "Orange Peel" finish on Titanium

[Roy]

I already posted this on the general forums but it was suggested I move this here. Sorry for the repeat, but any help would be most appreciated.

I was curious how one could get an "Orange Peel" like finish on Titanium(Like on the bolster of the BM 330)
My buddy has one of the Pinnacles and wants to put a better "grip" on it.
Anything he or I can do or do we need to send it out to be done?
TIA for any and all suggestions.
Roy

 

[Phillip Jones]

You can get a nice orange peel texture on titanium by hitting it on a steel wire wheel set up on a bench grinder. It is subtle texture, not very deep.
You can take a dremel tool with a carving burr and add some texture to the Ti as well.
Do some experimenting on scrap to see which you prefer.

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[TJ Smith]

Orange peel is generally a result of to much buffing.The softer metal goes away and the harder stays so you get a grainy look. You might try it on purpose.

Take Care
TJ

 

[L6steel]

TJ said- Orange peel is generally a result of to much buffing.

I sure can vouch for that statement!!! Ruined many a blade by over buffing em. Thank the Lord I found the forums and learned how to buff on my grinder!

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[Nathan House]

I heard you on that one L6
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