Ukva maxi

[thedarthVap3r]

want want want want want. i got a new job today so im going to be in shiny heaven very soon . my beady little eyes will be all over the place

 

[Mawsley]

Jim, how do you reckon the gold plating will stand up to use? I'm just thinking of how soft gold is, especially as it gets thinner.

I'm interested because I was thinking of doing some engraving on a mod and then getting it partially plated.

 

[Gilliandrea]

jim532 That is absolutely beautiful...

 

[jim532]

Jim, how do you reckon the gold plating will stand up to use? I'm just thinking of how soft gold is, especially as it gets thinner.

I'm interested because I was thinking of doing some engraving on a mod and then getting it partially plated.

I use Gold with Cobalt added. Its a tiny % of Cobalt they add to the Gold solution. But Cobalt is very hard as no doubt you already know. That stops the wear on frequently used parts.

http://www.schloetter.co.uk/plating-processes/gold-alloy.htm
http://s301618918.e-shop.info/shop/...ting-solution-with-added-Cobalt-hardener.html

 

[Mawsley]

You live and learn. Cheers, Jim

 

[jim532]

Todd loves his Maxi. Now that you mentioned him, it reminded me that I should have posted his review on the first post. Just added it now for those who haven't seen it

 

[jim532]

Very nice! What are they going for?

Do you really want to know? The drip tip alone is £15. But the wait for one would be a very long one. I have a long list which I made up myself with those who enquired. I never at any point posted a list as I just couldn't cope with the demand. Every one takes a long time to machine. Pure Titanium (As Stealth pointed out "Medical Grade) eats tools. I grind my own lathe tools as the cost of replacing them would be high.

Therefore, long list, hand machined, eats expensive tools................... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161039660961?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

BTW, that was a 24hr listing. I got a pile of PMs from those that missed it. If it had been a 7 day listing it would no doubt have went for more. But its not about the money, as when I consider my time & tool cost, I earn less than the minimum wage making them. It cost the winning bidder even more as it went to Australia by registered airmail.

I was thinking, if I could train the little dog to do some machining