jrlmsla 0 Posted January 15, 2016 Molnija 3601/2's that is. So I have a bunch of Molly's sitting around. Decided to have some fun. This is my first attempt so don't compare it to Nightwatch et al. Bridges before: With some scratchy scratchy: Now scratchy blendy: plus another set with some feathery fancy No offense to my neighbors to the north. I have a lot of Canadian coin come into the office. Banks won't take it so I use it for fun stuff. Like creating nickel acetate! And finally the bridges after some DIY nickel plating: Not to bad for two hours messing around. And it's always fun to play chemistry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted January 15, 2016 Next step Rolex engraving Good work pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 304 Posted January 15, 2016 Can we send our watches for servicing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrlmsla 0 Posted January 15, 2016 Can we send our watches for servicing? Ha! Not a chance. I got reading the board about the dude that was "repairing" watches in Finland or something and how he was screwing everyone over. I remember reading his stories about train tickets and illnesses etc, a few years ago. I love watches too much to get in over my head and end up hating them and being hated Anyway I love vintage watches and as I didn't win the lottery yesterday I can't spend 1xx,xxx on the real thing and justify wearing them, I will settle for making my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 304 Posted January 15, 2016 Best answer you could give mate, enjoy the hobby and keep enjoying it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomGuy 0 Posted January 17, 2016 OP this is one of the coolest posts I've seen! Didnt know it was so easy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted January 17, 2016 That's a really good go at it and at work too :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted January 18, 2016 From the title I thought you were writing about this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted January 18, 2016 That's impressive stuff! Well done especially add is your first attempt too! I did some modding once.... I pulled the crown off my Skyland Avenger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ower 1 Posted January 18, 2016 For how long did you keep the bridges in the electrolyte? Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrlmsla 0 Posted January 18, 2016 For how long did you keep the bridges in the electrolyte? Looks great! Dip for about 10 seconds three or four times with 3 volts. Lower voltage would be even better finish but it takes longer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted January 18, 2016 What was the electrolyte? Was the coating fairly uniform? Did you just drop the bridges in? What about making the bridges the anode? Great post - guess we could do similar with gold etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrlmsla 0 Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) What was the electrolyte? Was the coating fairly uniform? Did you just drop the bridges in? What about making the bridges the anode? Great post - guess we could do similar with gold etc. The electrolyte is nickel acetate. I use Canadian nickels from specific years because they are 99.9% pure nickel. The coating is uniform once the best voltage is achieved. I have removed dirt and rust from metal with a 12 volts and made the electrolyte with 12 but that tends to pit the metal you are plating, so at the point of plating I switched to a battery instead. As far as the bridges I had them attached to an alligator clip and just moved it between dips. I can make a more in depth tutorial with better pics if you guys would like? Edited January 18, 2016 by jrlmsla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SackOHammers 0 Posted January 18, 2016 Not something I would see doing myself, but if you're game to explain it more, I would find it an interesting read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrlmsla 0 Posted January 18, 2016 Gimme a few days. I have to pretend to do something besides sleep and mess around in my lab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted January 18, 2016 From the title I thought you were writing about this: I know I'm getting old because I look at this picture and think... "As enjoyable as that five-way would be, I simply couldn't stand the endless banal platitudinous conversation required to get me there"... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted January 18, 2016 I know I'm getting old because I look at this picture and think... "As enjoyable as that five-way would be, I simply couldn't stand the endless banal platitudinous conversation required to get me there"... DC Not really mate. Maybe a 3some can come with charisma and charm, but a 5some... It's just a matter of money, not really a lot to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted January 19, 2016 I know I'm getting old because I look at this picture and think... "As enjoyable as that five-way would be, I simply couldn't stand the endless banal platitudinous conversation required to get me there"... DC Not really mate. Maybe a 2some can come with charisma and charm, but a 5some... It's just a matter of money, not really a lot to say And when you can afford it, you don't need it anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrlmsla 0 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Ohhh Kayy then. Since this thread is off in never never land I have started a new one with another bored at work adventure. Bored at work Vol. II... The Bronze Age http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/topic/112990-Bored-at-work-Vol.-II...-The-Bronze-Age Edited January 22, 2016 by jrlmsla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
