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Tools, Glorious Tools! #9 - Getting Started Electroplating (Patreon)

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Hi Folks,

Here's a summary of what I've learned so far from my plating system - do please enjoy!

One of the test pieces is going to Chris Muncy as a thank you for the suggestion, but if you're interested in one of the remaining 4, leave a comment below, and I'll select homes for the other 4 in a week or so.

Cheers,

Chris.

Direct links to the video -

Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/385846337/2b4cab1e12

Youtube:  https://youtu.be/-FmOid8bgLo

-------------- Video Notes: ---------------

Plating Machine & Supplies (no affiliation): https://www.goldplating.com/collections/jewelry-plating-kits/products/jewelmaster-option-1-3-anodes-no-chemicals

(Amazon Affiliate links)

Cameras:

Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzhh2

Panasonic X920 - https://amzn.to/2wzxxdT

Tools & Shop Products:

Optivisor Headband Magnifier: http://amzn.to/2HFg1FU

Norton 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Oilstone, Red: http://amzn.to/2tTEPb0

Hegner Scroll Saw: https://amzn.to/2IhteVW

Bergeon Professional Cleaning Rodico: https://amzn.to/2NwcM6y

Digital Caliper 6 inch/150 mm Electronic Vernier Calipers: https://amzn.to/2EArNRU

Consumables:

Renaissance Microcrystalline Wax Polish: https://amzn.to/2uic7l2

WR Smith "Rub N Brite" Polish: https://wrsmithclocks.com/product/rub-n-brite/

Super Pike Saw Blades Size 3/0 pkg of 144: https://amzn.to/2uI0QdT

Blue Matador Abrasive Paper: https://amzn.to/2IAFiBT

Bergeon Professional Cleaning Rodico: https://amzn.to/2NwcM6y

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Tools, Glorious Tools! #9 - Getting Started Electroplating

Hi Folks, Here's a summary of what I've learned so far from my little electroplating system - do please enjoy! Cheers, Chris. ________________________________________________________ A very special thank you to Patrons: Sinking Valley Woodworks (http://www.sinkingvalleywoodworks.com) Glenn Trewitt Mike Manfrin Christopher Warnock Guy Loughridge Charles Frodsham & Co. Peter John Richardson Adam Slagle Tim Bray Dan Keen Samuel Irons Sean Kuyper Matteo Neville Daniel Cohen Larry Pardi Olof Haggren Stassinopoulos Thomas Florian Ragwitz Andrew Smith Bernd Fischer Sam Towne Jack Cause Jeremiah G. Mort Andre van Soest Matthew Middleton Thomas Veilleux Dave Seff Robin Haerens L'Enfant Watch Company C. A. Patrick Voigt Mark Coburn Bogdan Dan Steven R. Crider Gary Levario Pete Askew Jeff Armstrong Rudolph Bescherer Jr Robert Petz Ralph McCoy Jim Popwell Kaedenn Bradley Pirtle Alan Carey PaxAndromeda John A McCormick Thomas Eriksen Michael Hardel Tim Ball Dominik Rogala Xanadu-King Eric Witte Peter Grant Michener Jonathan Teegarden Steve Hossner RuKiddin06 RobinP556 ________________________________________________________ -------------- Video Notes: --------------- Plating Machine & Supplies (no affiliation): https://www.goldplating.com/collections/jewelry-plating-kits/products/jewelmaster-option-1-3-anodes-no-chemicals (Amazon Affiliate links) Cameras: Panasonic GH5 - https://amzn.to/2rEzhh2 Panasonic X920 - https://amzn.to/2wzxxdT Tools & Shop Products: Optivisor Headband Magnifier: http://amzn.to/2HFg1FU Norton 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Oilstone, Red: http://amzn.to/2tTEPb0 Hegner Scroll Saw: https://amzn.to/2IhteVW Bergeon Professional Cleaning Rodico: https://amzn.to/2NwcM6y Digital Caliper 6 inch/150 mm Electronic Vernier Calipers: https://amzn.to/2EArNRU Consumables: Renaissance Microcrystalline Wax Polish: https://amzn.to/2uic7l2 WR Smith "Rub N Brite" Polish: https://wrsmithclocks.com/product/rub-n-brite/ Super Pike Saw Blades Size 3/0 pkg of 144: https://amzn.to/2uI0QdT Blue Matador Abrasive Paper: https://amzn.to/2IAFiBT Bergeon Professional Cleaning Rodico: https://amzn.to/2NwcM6y

Comments

Anonymous

Chris, i'd love to have a test peice, it would be a honor to have anything made by you even if it is just a text peice!

Nigel

Beautiful work. Would love to hang a test piece up in my humble work space. Keep it up Chris!

Jeff, Practical Renaissance

Thats an awesome setup! I've been putting together an Anodizing station myself and I really like how that plating system is put together. Fascinating video as always, Chris!

Michael John

Chris, your work is inspiring. Please keep up the excellent work. Also a souvenir would not go unappreciated!

Anonymous

Chris Thank you. I’ve wondered for a long time how you got your work to stand out.

Anonymous

Awesome work, those test pieces are bits of art. I'd love to have one.

Anonymous

Ooooh beautiful. Me me me!

Anonymous

I'd love a test piece, it'd make my work space significantly nicer looking.

Adam Slagle

I’d love to have a little piece of what you’ve carved out of the raw metal.

Anonymous

Great, thank you for the video. Would be happy to receive a test piece. I too need to get started in plating in the near future!

Anonymous

When I need a calming zen break, I like to queue up some of your clock-making or Antikythera videos, or watch Dalibor Farny's amazing Nixie tube fabrication video. This electroplating video felt like a perfect combination of both. :) Thanks!

Maarten Daalder

Does the spot where the part is hanging from the hook also get plated?

Anonymous

I'm actually in the process of [failing to] electroplate stuff myself, thanks for the tips! Oh and I'd like to throw my name in for the test pieces too.

Jeff Armstrong

You will get a better plating result if you add some form of non-turbulent agitation to your baths. We used magnetic stirrer hotplates when plating parts for electron microscopy. These are available from laboratory equipment suppliers but are pretty costly.

John S Dilsaver

Hi Chris. As usual when I see that a video of yours has posted, everything stops. Always a pleasure to watch. I'm in the blacksmithing world not the machining world, but this is still so interesting. A test piece would be spectacular, I'm sure whoever gets them will love them. Keep posting!

Anonymous

How much are they I think I'd like one?

Ralph McCoy

Chris, not to be critical, but I plated more on an industrial level and If you intend to leave your solutions in the working containers you may want to label them, making sure that the writings does not smear and become illegible. How many uses do you get out of each solution? How can you tell when it is time to change/add ? Ralph

Luke Pettit

Couldn't watch quick enough lol Lovely!

Ben Weis

Would oblong rectangular baths make more sense in the future? Lower volume while allowing large plates to be electroplated. Although I wonder if you would have issues with the plate rotating and touching the edges of the container itself.

Anonymous

Absolutely fascinating as always.

Chris Muncy

I just shot a message to Chris. I am claiming the long rectangular piece with the radius on the end. Excited about receiving it is a total understatement!

Anonymous

Hey even that gold plated copper wire is cool!

clickspring
>>31530963

Yes it does, although I would have to assume that it is slightly compromised compared to the open surfaces - very hard to determine. My instinct is that its best to suspend the part from a location where it won't matter - Cheers :)

Anonymous

Nice! Thanks for the education about this. I've heard about ik but never really understood the process. And also I'd like one of the test pieces, I'd love to see the engraving work up close and how tiny everything really is because on video it always looks bigger than it is.

clickspring
>>31532036

Yes I think so Ben - Long(ish) & rectangular probably best bang for the solution volume buck, and also good for electrode coverage. Part of the challenge will be getting a suitable bath shape combined with heating & agitation. Would also be nice to be able to have full versatility - ie any bath shape/size, something truly modular - Cheers :)

clickspring
>>31532585

The rectangular one is all yours mate, got your postal details and will advise when its on its way :)

therealnubase

Amazing production again Chris, I would love to throw my hat in the ring for one of those pieces. I love handling and admiring anything that is handmade like these are - truly works of your art.

Markos Skoulatos

What a nice community you have created Chris! The video shows that there are simply so many parameters, and it is tougher than it seems. You have done a good job to get the results you get :) It would be lovely if I was to receive one of the rare test pieces, they are a piece of art! We look forward to follow up investigations of this!

Markos Skoulatos

Btw, I have a question: Do you not have to first clean the pieces with ultra sound or similar means, before starting with the chemistry baths?

Anonymous

Looks great! I really liked the deep, detailed discussion of electroplating (and the reasons for it). I've seen BaremetalHW use a nickel plating solution regularly—you might want to reach out to him to see if he has any advice for improving your nickel setup. Though it looks like you were getting very solid results there.

James Cuddihy

Your new touchmark stamp is very nice! I would love one of the other pieces, so I would like my name added to the hat please. Keep up the good work!

Anonymous

Very helpful!

Anonymous

Excellent work Chris! I really enjoy the quality and detail of your content! I would love to be in the running to see one of your samples in the metal! Cheers Steve

Anonymous

Beautiful work of art, Chris. I would love to be in the running for one of the pieces.

Anonymous

Hard to improve your standard of work, but gold plating it really takes it up a notch.

clickspring
>>31534181

I've tested both with and without, and my instinct is that it probably makes the process a little more robust, but it isn't essential - a return trip to the electro cleaner is as effective if anything is detected after activation. Having said that, if I was automating the process and trying to eliminate inspection altogether, I think commencing with an ultrasonic step would be the way to go - Cheers :)

Aaron

Gorgeous as always. Please put me in the running for one of the test pieces!

Damian Sutter

As always, it's great to see you expand your skills (and your workshop equipment). We're learning along :) keep up the great work! Also, I'd gladly be the caretaker of one of your test pieces! cheers

Bob Vines

Chris, this was a very interesting video. In a previous life, I supported an industrial plating shop that did a lot of nickel plating, among other types of plating. Nickel plates "like crazy" when compared to materials like chrome. Electroplating will plate heavier on "external" angles and lighter in "internal" angles. If you have a sharp external angle, it will grow "trees" of the metal being applied. I've got a nickel 'tree" somewhere around here that's ~4-inches (~100 mm) long. A "perfect" internal angle will not be plated at all right at the edge. Conforming anodes will allow plating to be applied evenly everywhere you want it -- multiple anodes around a part simulate a conforming anode. Please add my name into the hat for one of your samples!

Anonymous

Excellent content, as always! I'd love to have an example to strive for, though it will be quite a while before I could come even *close* to a match

Mike Michelizzi

Thanks as always for sharing your hard-earned knowledge and insight. The touchmark is a nice addition!

Martin Anderson

Have you ever considered trying your hand at electroforming?

Drew

Man, I could get a lot more work done if I didn’t have to stop to watch these cool videos ;)

Brad Thayer

Good to see you putting fresh content online again Chris. Did you list the name/brand of that platting kit anywhere? Definitely something I am considering. You also confirmed something I had heard years ago about copper diffusing into the gold plate. And why not, please add my name to the list of people interested in a piece.

Anonymous

Dang, I was only looking at electrolysis to remove rust, this is another way to step it up a notch! Put me down for a piece please

Tom Dunbar

I would love one of the test pieces, please put me in the running. It would be at home next to the fire piston!

Anonymous

Thanks for the crash course in plating. I can't wait to see what you'll do next

Gordon Burns

G'day, Chris. Another great video for us patrons to soak up pleasurably. I realise that you don't upload content anything like as often as you once did but I also understand that your important paper on the Antikithera Machine takes first place. I look forward to learning the 'discovery' you have made but realise that it must remain with you until post-publication of your paper. I wish you nothing but the best, mate. I hope that you and yours had a good xmas and new year and I very much look forward to viewing new input during 2020.

clickspring
>>31539354

Thank you on all mate, and wishing you the very best too - Re: the paper, work continues with review response work ahead of me over the next few weeks. I very much wish I could tell you more, and appreciate your understanding as to why I cannot yet. Suffice to say I would not be putting in this level of work were it not something very interesting - Cheers :)

Stefan C Bauer

I would absolutely love to have one of the test pieces! Count me in!

Anonymous

That electrode height problem could be solved in a somewhat tidy fashion by stacking up a few stackable banana plugs (without wires attached) as an extender. On the other hand, if you make something custom I'd like to see the video of making banana plugs from scratch! :)

Brandon

You just never fail to kick it up a notch! Thank you for being a continuing source of inspiration! I'd be unstoppable if I could hold onto one of those works of art every day. I, too, am super excited for your paper to be published, and I'm probably gonna host a watch party when the Antikythera project returns!

Anonymous

Fantastic! This is inspiring me to get back in my neglected wood shop :)

Anonymous

Relaxing and educational as always. I too would love a sample.

Anonymous
>>31538353

I would love to know the name brand that pleading kid he had. Also Chris, how much do you want for the hook that you were dipping in there. I'd like to hang that in my shop that's pretty cool looking hook.

Anonymous

This is very useful! I've been mucking around with electroplating at home for a while (I work on brass instruments mostly) and having a hard time trying to get anything other than nickel to work. I want to get into gold plating eventually, and in all of my research had not come up with the kit you've sourced. Would love to see one of your test pieces - happy to send it back for someone else once I've had the chance to take a decent look at the result. Cheers from across the ditch.

Anonymous

I was just thinking about binge watching some of your older stuff while piddling around in the shop and you post this! Awesome! And an opportunity to win a prize, glorious prize? Awsomer.

Anonymous

I’ve been tinkering with electronics and circuit boards lately. Even with its own form of posting with “Liquid tin” to protect the copper traces. Now, I wonder how difficult it would be to DIY a setup like this

Anonymous

Oh this is fascinating! All the systems I’ve seen for sale have been in the US; does this mean you found one here in Aus? (I’d also treasure a sample piece, fwiw)

Anonymous

Looks good, and that sort of setup is very diy-able, with just a lab adjustable power supply. If you do make your own from scratch you should implement some sort of stirring bead to try and maintain constantionic strength throughout the electrolyte; this setup is used for certain types of electrodes in some of the labs I've worked at. Also I would not mind one of those test pieces, my current key chain accessory is nearly at the end of its life

Anonymous

Hi Chris, thanks for the inspiration. I don't have the wherewithall to buy a set up like yours but I think that your instructions are some of the clearest I have seen and have decided to resurrect my own poor efforts at electroplating useng ad hoc equipment now that you have shown that with relatively simple equipment good results are within my reach. Once again thanks for yet another inspiring video - well done from the UK.

Anonymous

Hi Chris, I should also say thank for the TGT series and other similar instructive sections from earlier videos such as the broach making advice from Atikithera series. Brill.

KD Smith

A nice, informative piece. I very much enjoy watching your work and it tend to drive me to do my own creative work. Thanks!

Anonymous

Educational and well presented as usual. I'd love a sample too.

Anonymous

Hey Chris. I'd like to know, have you had enough of machining? From the last few videos it seems you are focusing on different aspects of artisanship . They sure are interesting, And I understand the need to move on and explore different subjects, but I was hoping that chip making will still be around. Oh, And I'd love a sample! Thanks, Maor

Cameron Gunter

I so appreciate how much time you put into understanding new techniques then the wonderful way in which you summarize everything you've learned in a brilliant video! You have a gift, Chris.

Anonymous

Great video as usual chris. What is in the gold plating solution btw??

Anonymous

Very informative video, and the results look amazing!

clickspring
>>31553095

I used this one in the video: https://www.goldplating.com/collections/bath-gold/products/24k-bright-gold-solution - Cheers :)

veritanuda

Fascinating process and yeah really makes one's imagination wonder.. Cheers!

Anonymous

Great video as always!

Anonymous

Is there any point to gently stirring the solutions -- keeping fresh, uncontaminated, full strength fluid close to the plated surface at all times?

Anonymous

Excellent content again Chris ! It goes without saying which of your many viewers wouldn't want a sample of your craft. Count me in.

Matt Waite

Awesome work Chris. I look forward to the next one.

Clifton Ballad

I would love to give one of those pieces a home. Do you rinse the parts in a solvent like alcohol or acetone before you dip them in the first tank? Awesome work as always, glad things are going well for ya!

Anonymous

Always wondered how this is done thanks for the video!

Anonymous

As always great video.

Anonymous

I cant imagine the quality would be as good, but I have seen electroplating done without a large tank. The anode is wrapped in an absorbent material and soaked with the solution. Then the anode is used to wipe the solution on to your part. Maybe this can work for your larger parts Chris? Anyway, how ever you do it, I'm excited to see more!

John Creasey

Chris, I know you are a busy guy but I want to bring this #coathanger2020 challenge to your attention. https://youtu.be/kXdlhDwR_5E Mainly because I want to see what you would make!

Anonymous

A Test piece would be cool. Do you ever see getting a 3d printer for functional stuff?

clickspring
>>31654978

Yes I give it a good thorough a clean with solvent before the first electro-cleaner bath. The polish I use is best dissolved by lighter fluid - Cheers mate :)

Anonymous

Hey Chris what journal are you planning on publishing in, I work in a university library and I want to see if I can get an advance copy once it’s announced

clickspring
>>32171776

Hello mate - The review process is still ongoing, so I think its prudent to hold off discussing the journal until we know where we stand with it - as you may be aware, publication is not assured. Nevertheless, one way or another, you will get to read the work - Cheers :)

Kevin Reardon

Sounds good to me. Are you going to be serving Corona or VB?

Paul Devey

Great content. I am either not very talented or patient to do hand engraving. This solution with salt water and a mask could be used for electro-etching. That would be great content for those of us who would use our computer skills over fine hand control to etch patterns onto brass. It would be a great video. Thanks for your hard work.

Jonathan Shaw

Beautiful work as always, did you get round to trying out palladium?

clickspring
>>58862864

Thank you mate, not yet but I will give it a run on the next patron project - Cheers :)