Testing coatings for flashlights ...

[shao.fu.tzer]

Steel shot is a common media to use for vibratory tumblers.

But shot is so... round... nuts have corners and sharp edges!

Next time I will try to use something that is even harder on the finish


Will

How about broken glass? I still like the idea of real world testing medias like keys, bits of broken up concrete, etc...

 

[wquiles]

I am "really" digging the idea of using lots and lots of keys, as well as some small nuts/bolts/etc. - to simulate worst case scenario of carying an EDC light with lots of "stuff" in the pocket in the way to HomeDepot/Lowes/etc. - that probably does sound like a more "realistic" test for these coating/finishes.

Does somebody has a one or two small pieces of scrap/test with Duracoat/Cerakote that I can borrow to torture along with the other pieces I have?

Will

 

[shao.fu.tzer]

I am "really" digging the idea of using lots and lots of keys, as well as some small nuts/bolts/etc. - to simulate worst case scenario of carying an EDC light with lots of "stuff" in the pocket in the way to HomeDepot/Lowes/etc. - that probably does sound like a more "realistic" test for these coating/finishes.

Does somebody has a one or two small pieces of scrap/test with Duracoat/Cerakote that I can borrow to torture along with the other pieces I have?

Will

If you need some spare old housekeys let me know and I'll send you over my collection... I'm sure if others contributed as well, you'd have enough for testing purposes... Also, assorted change would be a good one...

 

[wquiles]

If you need some spare old housekeys let me know and I'll send you over my collection... I'm sure if others contributed as well, you'd have enough for testing purposes... Also, assorted change would be a good one...

I think that between the old keys that I have and the nut/bolts I will be OK, but thanks. If I start getting ready and find out that the bowl does not seem to have "enough", I will put in a request for additional "stuff" for the bowl

Will

 

[shao.fu.tzer]

I think that between the old keys that I have and the nut/bolts I will be OK, but thanks. If I start getting ready and find out that the bowl does not seem to have "enough", I will put in a request for additional "stuff" for the bowl

Will

Cool, let us know how it goes!!!! ...and someone send this man a cerakoted part or two!!!

 

[gadget_lover]

Let me know if you need a few pounds of mixed steel, brass and aluminum keys for your test. I bought 53 pounds off ebay to help study locksmithing.

Daniel

 

[ElectronGuru]

Does somebody has a one or two small pieces of scrap/test with Duracoat/Cerakote that I can borrow to torture along with the other pieces I have?

PM your addy, I'll find something.

 

[wquiles]

If you need some spare old housekeys let me know and I'll send you over my collection... I'm sure if others contributed as well, you'd have enough for testing purposes... Also, assorted change would be a good one...

Let me know if you need a few pounds of mixed steel, brass and aluminum keys for your test. I bought 53 pounds off ebay to help study locksmithing.

You know, I think that I will take you up on that. I looked and I don't have nearly as many old keys as I though!

Please send me an email (in my signature) so that I can get you address to ship the "stuff" to. Thanks

PM your addy, I'll find something.

I will send you a PM right now - thanks.

 

[gadget_lover]

4 pounds of keys are in flight.

Literally. On a plane, headed to Texas.

Good luck with the next phase of the testing.

Daniel

 

[shao.fu.tzer]

Let me know if you need a few pounds of mixed steel, brass and aluminum keys for your test. I bought 53 pounds off ebay to help study locksmithing.

Daniel

That's funny... that's why I have so many keys lying around as well... I also have about 500 lbs. of padlocks and deadbolts... Glad you were able to help!

PM your addy, I'll find something.

Yes! I knew someone would come up with the goods... Eagerly awaiting the results on this one... I've thus far been avoiding Cerakoted lights for fear of chipping... I hope these tests prove me wrong...

 

[gadget_lover]

Slightly off topic... I originally started to look into buying a mill in order to be able to make my own locksmithing tools. $200 for a fancy grinder+tracer is ridiculous (AKA a key duplicator). Well, it was until I learned what was involved in making them.

Daniel

 

[wquiles]

PM your addy, I'll find something.

Got the parts today - thank you very much.

As soon as I get the keys from Daniel (thanks much!), will be doing another round of testing

Will

 

[wquiles]

4 pounds of keys are in flight.

Literally. On a plane, headed to Texas.

Good luck with the next phase of the testing.

Daniel

Got them today - certainly a "lot" of keys :devil:

Thanks much

 

[cmacclel]

Will when do you plan on doing another run? I'd like to send you some cerrakoted samples.


Mac

 

[wquiles]

Will when do you plan on doing another run? I'd like to send you some cerrakoted samples.


Mac

I am going to coat some parts with Moly Resin this weekend, but no worries - I will wait until I get a few pieces from you.

Will

 

[gadget_lover]

Got them today - certainly a "lot" of keys :devil:

Thanks much

Glad you like them.

I still have 5 times that many in a box, and that many again that have been sorted by key designation, use, etc.


Daniel

 

[wquiles]

Post two updated with new coated parts to be tested. Now waiting for parts that Mac sent (thanks Mac!) so that I can start testing

Will

 

[notrefined]

are all of the parts aluminum, or are the bezel rings coated steel?

 

[wquiles]

are all of the parts aluminum, or are the bezel rings coated steel?

My parts are Al, and I expect that the white head is also Al, but I don't know about the bezel rings since I got those in the mail - I would also guess they are steel.

The part(s) I am getting from Mac are likely to be AL as well, so perhaps I should not include the steel parts?

Will

 

[ElectronGuru]

Bezel rings are high quality SS, coated with TiAlN (AlTiN). Its an electroplating process normally used to protect drill bits. Same stuff we put on clips. Thought it would be fun to throw in the mix!

Looking at the photo of the tailcap, I may have grabbed an HA one by mistake :thinking: