On Aug 9, 2010, at 6:38 PM, Dave Yealy wrote:
> You can use this method
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-and-Simple-Electroplating/
>
> You can use the Arm & Hammer Washing soda and water for your electrolyte
instead of juices. This solution can be used many times.
> I use a 5 gallon bucket with a copper rod across the top and hang the
hardware from the rod with uncoated copper wires.
> I just replace the copper with a zinc bar and use a DC12V 3amp wall wart
instead of batteries (works faster).
> You can get a zinc bar from a marina, just make sure it's zinc and not
aluminium.
> Prep the parts by glass beading.
AND CLEANING REALLY WELL!
Lester
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> At 03:02 PM 8/9/2010, you wrote:
>> I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts.
>> The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium
>> chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what
>> strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is
>> sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath?
> _______________________________________________
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.75
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy@comcast.net
_______________________________________________
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|