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11-07-2022, 11:48 AM | #1 | ||
DIY Tragic
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I’m all but done with finishing up some brackets fabricated late last year by Slowsnake’s mate. Trimmed, drilled, tapped, edges broken… I want a simple protective clear matte anodising to stop them going “floury”. Anyone here had relatively recent dealings with a small works friendly anodiser?
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12-07-2022, 06:25 PM | #2 | ||
DIY Tragic
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Another monologue.
Looks like Barry Ave Mortdale is still the go, haven’t been there since about 2007 but had a chat with their office (Vicki) and happy to deal with mug punters. Minimum charge $70+ now. |
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13-07-2022, 07:18 PM | #3 | ||
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Very thorough assessment of my submitted parts, I was cautioned liberally that the weld filler rod’s composition may cause discolouration if more than a hint of silicon or magnesium is in there. Estimated lead time on drop-ins, is around two weeks, possibly less.
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21-07-2022, 12:29 PM | #4 | ||
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To wrap:
Parts dropped off 13/7, prepped for shop processes. Ready for pick-up 19/7. That’s a good turnaround. My only regret - if you could call it so - was opting for a matte finish instead of semi-shiny. It’s slightly darker than surrounding bits of anodised aluminium. I would go back; recommend them happily. The only thing I would do differently another time is bring in a finish sample, to be better guided on which process best matches. |
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