Lampyris noctiluca
Newly Enlightened
Great stuff, I love the 'tripped out frog-spawn' effect in the last photo!
Now all I need are some Ti flashlights........
Now all I need are some Ti flashlights........
Titanium Anodizing
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Mattaus
Flashlight Enthusiast
I won't pretend to know the first thing about anodizing, so I'm jsut going to say it seems backwards that you can do something exotic like Titanium, but not plain old Aluminium lol.
I'll keep following your progress just in case :thumbsup:
127.0.0.1
Flashlight Enthusiast
nice
nice
From what you have shown above, this is my favorite by far.
I am also a fan of the textured anodizing like this. Any chance this could be done? If not I would gladly go with the option above for my 44DD.
theslippyslug
Enlightened
Texture is possible - I have some sample shells arriving soon and after some trials I hope to have good photos of what can be offered on the 44dd
kaichu dento
Flashaholic
Okay, my inbox is open and I'm thinking about having a light anodized, maybe in the color of your user name.I don't have any anodized Ti lights that have been subjected to any abuse but I have carried the sapphire in my pocket most days and the finish shows no sign of wear
The sample strips I am using to test different techniques are a soft Ti and they have to be sanded with a coarse grit to remove the finish - this is essentially removing a thin layer of the metal and not something most Ti lights would need to deal with!
edit - ...your pm box is full so I can't pm you about prices
Solscud007
Flashlight Enthusiast
Wow thanks to Steve of Veleno for letting me know of you amazing work.
I want to know if something like this is possible? Handle is Ti. ignore the blade. But the skull design is the same. But can it be done on something round like a Sunwayman V10 Ti with extender?
I would like the varying colors to be in assorted greens and browns to give it a camo look.
I want to know if something like this is possible? Handle is Ti. ignore the blade. But the skull design is the same. But can it be done on something round like a Sunwayman V10 Ti with extender?
I would like the varying colors to be in assorted greens and browns to give it a camo look.
theslippyslug
Enlightened
Couple of kuku's added to post one :thumbsup:
That strider is awesome, I think I might some technical issues doing the layers of masking on a ribbed tube...
I think a complex pattern like that - if done by hand - would need to be on a flat surface - or at least smooth and not ribbed... it would be easy for colours to bleed where masking goes over a ridge
I will have a play around overlaying masking and let you know how it goes
That strider is awesome, I think I might some technical issues doing the layers of masking on a ribbed tube...
I think a complex pattern like that - if done by hand - would need to be on a flat surface - or at least smooth and not ribbed... it would be easy for colours to bleed where masking goes over a ridge
I will have a play around overlaying masking and let you know how it goes
Mattaus
Flashlight Enthusiast
*impatiently waits for his host to come back from the coater so he can measure his mount points for a Titanium clip because the pictures in this thread just keep getting better and better*
theslippyslug
Enlightened
Post no.1 Updated with a double-dipped Olight transformer set that turned out rather nice...
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Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
What is the surface hardness of an anodized Ti product. Is it much harder than the Ti itself, say T6-4?
Bill
Bill
theslippyslug
Enlightened
I'm not sure Bill... I don't know how I would test it and all the googling I have done hasn't turned up anything on hardness...
PhotonFanatic
Flashlight Enthusiast
The answer is that the hardness of the Titanium Oxide layer that is produced in the bright colors that are normally used on flashlights is not any harder than the underlying metal. Both can easily be sanded with superfine, i.e., 3-10 micron sandpaper. There is, however, another Ti anodizing process that develops Titanium Dioxide on the surface and it is, indeed, much harder. That type of anodizing is used on some medical implants, although they are usually highly polished. The color is a very dark gray--not a particularly different color from the multitude of black or natural anodized flashlights already on the market. :devil:
theslippyslug
Enlightened
Two more Olights added to the end of the first post
Mattaus
Flashlight Enthusiast
Those purple and gold 'tiger stripe' Olights are the ducks nuts. It's Australian for awesome.
firefighterb
Newly Enlightened
:thumbsup: Ducks nuts +1! Very cool work & great pics!:thumbsup:
theslippyslug
Enlightened
Thanks !
McGizmo/VME combo added to first post
McGizmo/VME combo added to first post
scottyhazzard
Enlightened
I would like to pimp my clip for a SWM V10 Ti+ that is on the way. My favorite design that you have is this one...
How much for one just like this?
How much for one just like this?
Henk_Lu
Flashlight Enthusiast
While an anodized clip adds some beauty and fun to a serious titanium light, a complete anodization is totally crazy! :devil:
If you want a one of a kind light, have it anodized! I can't wait...
Here's a picture of my Gavina, done by Sabrewolf :
Pic broken? For me it works both at home and in the office, here's the link :
http://de.sevenload.com/im/FROU8dm/700x700/tn
If you want a one of a kind light, have it anodized! I can't wait...
Here's a picture of my Gavina, done by Sabrewolf :
Pic broken? For me it works both at home and in the office, here's the link :
http://de.sevenload.com/im/FROU8dm/700x700/tn
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Mattaus
Flashlight Enthusiast
Pics broken...and I really wanna see it :-(
While an anodized clip adds some beauty and fun to a serious titanium light, a complete anodization is totally crazy! :devil:
If you want a one of a kind light, have it anodized! I can't wait...
Here's a picture of my Gavina, done by Sabrewolf :
