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Metal questions, type, working, lathe |
Dr Evil |
Mar 14 2006, 10:06 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey all,
I am in the process of getting materials for my, ahem, "art project" (914). I want to have some aluminum that has the brushed look to it. I ordered some 6061 and am not sure if it will have this finish. Is it easy to produce? Also, I am looking into getting some parts coated. I have heard that black chrome is what I am looking for based on my desire to have the character of the aluminum visible through the dark gloss coating. If this is not what I am looking for could someone point me in the right direction? Also a place to have it done would be welcomed. Next, I am gonna start using my mini lathe. I have the concept down as to how, but have never used one (so I bought extra stock). My question for the lathe is, how do you make domed shapes? Like if you took the end of a rod and domed it. Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) |
East coaster |
Mar 14 2006, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,695 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None |
Powder coating will fill any brushed texture you achieve. I had all my anodizing done Hillcock Anodizing in Phila, PA. They are located just under the Tacony-Palmyra bridge and can do amazing finishes. You might want to check with them and see if they have a finish that will give you the look you want. They charge by the batch and you can add parts to make it worthwhile. I would imagine a few folks would be interested in having items anodized black. I might even have some items to add if you need to offset cost??
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