If you use the alligator clip to grab a needle or something similar would it be able to draw smaller lines? And you attach the other clip directly to the titanium or do you use a piece if ti-wire? What is this next thing you are going to show? Been thinking or redoing my first sincenmy screws are a bit lose anyway, might as dissasamble and anodise again.

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

A needle is a great idea! I didn't think of it, but it would definitely work. Probably just want to use the dull end so you don't tear the paper. As far as the lead goes, you can connect it directly, or use wire. I did both. I like using the wire better though because then I was able to cover the whole piece with the paper. If the alligator clip is directly on the piece you can't fully cover it with the paper. The next video I have coming up is going to be on faux timascus. Going to be a really cool one, I'm really excited to share that one! Thanks for watching, and if you have any other questions I can help out with, don't hesitate to ask!

@joostborst

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings Ok thanks. But now I'm in doubt about trying the needle or waiting for your timascus tutorial...

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, decisions, hahaha! It's going to be a good one. It's a bit more involved, but the results are going to be awesome!

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

The good news is that there's always Whink if you ever want to change it up.

@joostborst

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings The needle thing did not work, at all. Not for me anyway. I anodised a 3x 9v battery base color first and wanted to add lines with the 6x 9v battery. But.. All I did was roast the paper. Never had a colorchange. Then my second idea, I wanted a 3 batt. base with lines over it with the 6 batt, but the 6 overrides the three so that way I had to almost drown my handles in nailposlish. So did not turned out as planned. Still turned out kind of nice. I'll post some pictures later on my instagram. (Flipper.was.a.dolphin)

Thanks for another great video. Definitely have some stuff to try out later! This was super helpful as always.

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brotha! The next video is going to be seriously bad ass. I've had the next one planned for over a month now. Stay tuned for that one for sure.

Another awesome video. Thank you

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The next one is going to blow you away! Should have that out soon. Stay tuned!

This is so cool. I ordered some alligator clips/leads, ti wire and a ti straw to do a solid color on a full scale but now I want to try this on an Eklipse liner, it just needs one side and on the edges and it would be super fun to give this a shot for different effects. Thanks!!!!

you come up with some very cool ideas & techniques. excellent content, liked & subbed !!

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There's more coming soon, stay tuned! Just did a major upgrade with my filming gear as well, so hopefully I can start really boosting production quality too.

This is awesome, I don't have any Ti scales yet but I'll have to try this.

I love your videos they are straight forward. Wish some how I could send you a picture of first ever scales I did with my own spin , after watching your videos . Anyway great job.

Love the drawing! Nice video, sharpie!

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That is one of my best stick figures! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing!👍👌🤙

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

You got it brotha!👍🏼👊🏻

Great video brotha. That freehand drawing bit was funny. I'm gonna watch more in depth later.

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously the worst at drawing man, lol

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching by the way! I want to spend a bit more time on future videos mixing in a little bit more humor. I'm not a serious dude by any stretch, so I'd like that to come through more.

Nice method! Sub’d

@ApollosRings

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Cool tip. I gotta try that

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

The next video is going to be a really cool way to anodize. This was just something quick I wanted to put out while I was getting ready to make the next one. Thanks for watching!

@TheFiendRacer

5 жыл бұрын

I wonder how strider knives flame their ti. I really like how they look.

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they have a lot of really sharp designs for sure

give us more tips of anodize, of vape tubes like Complyfe does... best HOW to youtuber.

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

I've got a ton of new stuff coming up. Just upgraded all my camera, audio, and editing gear. Stay tuned, new content is on it's way

SCIENCE!! So cool man

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching brotha! Should have your ring finished up by the weekend and ready to ship as well. Can't wait for you to see it!

@JamesDeveneyProductions

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings So stoked man!!!!

Acetone does leave a film, always follow acetone wipe with an IPA wipe (since acetone removes more oil than IPA, but IPA can remove the acetone film).

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I've heard some say it does, and some say it doesn't. Either way I haven't had any issues with it. I appreciate the info though.

I HAVE ORDERED SOME PLATES THAT GO ON BAGS THAT I HAVE MADE. WHEN YOU PEEL THE PLASTIC OFF THE RAINBOW COMES WITH IT. IS THERE A WAY TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPEN?

Sweet vid. So for a pinned knife. If I cover the pins, pivot with nail polish and then I could potentially anodize the whole scale with this technique without taking the knife apart?

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend trying that unless you are 100% sure that you've got any exposed stainless covered with nail polish. If there is anything that you can't get to because you didn't take it apart, it will instantly oxidize very badly. Theoretically you could do that if you were 100% sure of your nail polish coverage, but I probably wouldn't take that chance. I've seen what it does to exposed stainless in the bath, and it's ugly. If you're not submerging the knife though, you'd probably be fine just covering the pins and pivot. Just make sure they have a few really good coats, and let the polish completely dry before anodizing. Definitely an "at your own risk" kinda thing though. If you're really careful it can be done.

Can you use a sponge or sponge brush to anodize. For like shapes or lines..&if you can could you cut the sponge into shapes to anodize right to the metal?? ie: star, circle, squares triangle and such.. thanks great videos

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I have a video up on how to do it, if you care to check it out.

@h8tread429

4 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings sweet I'll have to look for it.. I kept hearing you say you couldnt draw a straight line so it made me think of the chisel cut sponge brushes.. thought maybe that would be easier.. thanks I'll try to find your video now

have you tried using cut T shirt instead of paper? I keep tearing through the paper and getting sparks... also curious to know if there are other more efficient ways to do this.

@ApollosRings

2 жыл бұрын

A t-shirt should work just fine. As far as more efficient ways, you can use a power supply. That's what I use now. Batteries will do the same thing, but it's a bit more setup, and you can run into issues here and there.

Sort of unrelated, but, I've noticed that that 0900 is used in pretty much every video. Are there any problems that arise from stripping and Re-Anodizing something that many times. I'm thinking about doing my new Inkosi and want to know I can just retry if I screw up a bunch of times.

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

I've definitely anodized that knife like 30 times, lol. I haven't experienced any issues doing it over and over. If you are really concerned, I suggest using nail polish on any critical areas (bearing races, screw holes). I use the same blade so that if issues do arise it's only a problem with the one knife, but no problems as of yet. Still performs like the day I got it.

@theallix

4 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings good to hear. Thanks for the quick reply

Will the wink also remove the color if you did a heat anodization?

@ApollosRings

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, 100%

Do you need to sandpaper all Ti pieces before the etch? Is that mandatory? What if the Ti is sandblasted already?

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

You do not need to sand them prior to etching if you are happy with the finish already. Just know that a sandblasted finish will produce a bit of a different tone of color as opposed to a polished finish. Anodized finishes that are sandblasted will hold up better as well. Basically there is more surface area to oxidize.

@regularhumanbeing5211

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings I see, sandblasted should yield more color or less? Looks like less color on my sandblasted purple ano handle, then again maybe they just put it solution for a short second?

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

Usually the color is a bit deeper when sandblasted, but if you're looking at yours after handling it you may just need to wipe it down and get the oils off of it to freshen the color up.

@regularhumanbeing5211

5 жыл бұрын

@@ApollosRings I realize I added tape before dipping in whink and ammonia, but I will do it in ammonia and whink with the tape on it and see what happens

Some guys use TSP you know i ve never had an issue with baking soda the baking?????

Will this work on aluminum?

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

No, unfortunately this process won't. When I have some spare time I plan on doing an aluminum series, I just haven't got to it yet.

@clintmurphy5436

4 жыл бұрын

Ok bud, thanks for the prompt response.

The lighting is making it hard to see the result. There’s a reflection on everything.

@ApollosRings

Жыл бұрын

I have a new video that'll probably be out this weekend I've filmed in 8K. The color is much more accurate in the new shop with the newer filming equipment. Stay tuned!

tsp is for anodizing at higher voltages like 75-110v

@ApollosRings

5 жыл бұрын

An electrolyte is an electrolyte, the water is what does the work, but If you feel TSP works better for you at higher voltages, by all means use what works for you. I've had no distinguishable differences between the 2 at any voltage. Might make for an interesting video though. I know some people swear by the stuff. Would you be interested in seeing a side by side comparison?

Thanks so much for the info! You on insta?

@ApollosRings

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, @SharpKnifeNuts_ApollosRings on the gram.

Stainless steel...sir