This is a well-detailed tutorial on a shop process a lot of people probably thought was beyond their skills. Thank you. Also thanks for the caution about good ventilation for the hydrogen off-gassing. This is important for charging car batteries too.
Well, thank you! Just my first attempt at showing a "behind the scenes" video of one of my methods. The hydrogen vapors are very minimal and normally not much to worry about in such a small application but safety precautions/protocols are always a good habit. I try to be the self taught guy that people see and think to themselves, 'I can do that!' Thanks again!
Hi Matt. Thank you so much for taking extra time in put together and editing this detailed plating video. I too collect and restore antique tools, primarily wrenches. Especially bicycle wrenches are almost found with flaking or missing nickel plating. Your tutorial will bring my restorations to next level for my collection. Thanks again!
You're welcome, happy to help. plus, now I have more nickel electrolyte for future projects. 👍 I have a Billings and Spencer model A bicycle wrench that is in line for a restoration.
Very informative tutorial. Old tools with peeling nickel, which apparently wasn't very durable back in the day, can really look ugly. I assume that you can gradually fill in light pitting for a smooth finish if you repeat the process long enough. The only fact I would add to this very good video has to do with the hydrogen gas generation. Auto batteries also generate hydrogen gas when being charged, so a safety rule is to avoid sparks, open flame etc. besides having ventilation.
Thank you. Interesting idea to fill in pitting. The nickel plating process does not discriminate, meaning it will plate whatever is in the electrolyte( steel, copper etc. ) So while the pitting would get plating so would the rest of the item, leaving plated pits. Unless the item was sanded in between applications....hmm. Maybe. Likewise for plating a select area of an item, which I haven't tried. I guess you could coat the are not to be plated in some sort of wax( or even just mask it off somehow ). Something to experiment with. Thanks for the input!
Thanks for the informative video. Having just purchased bulk lots of used and neglected tools, I'm sure I'll have plenty of candidates for experimenting on. Have a great Christmas!
This is a well-detailed tutorial on a shop process a lot of people probably thought was beyond their skills. Thank you. Also thanks for the caution about good ventilation for the hydrogen off-gassing. This is important for charging car batteries too.
Well, thank you! Just my first attempt at showing a "behind the scenes" video of one of my methods. The hydrogen vapors are very minimal and normally not much to worry about in such a small application but safety precautions/protocols are always a good habit. I try to be the self taught guy that people see and think to themselves, 'I can do that!' Thanks again!
Hi Matt. Thank you so much for taking extra time in put together and editing this detailed plating video. I too collect and restore antique tools, primarily wrenches. Especially bicycle wrenches are almost found with flaking or missing nickel plating. Your tutorial will bring my restorations to next level for my collection. Thanks again!
You're welcome, happy to help. plus, now I have more nickel electrolyte for future projects. 👍 I have a Billings and Spencer model A bicycle wrench that is in line for a restoration.
@looking forward to it. Please keep up the great content!
@Mupafreda More on the way thanks! oh, I have to add the Amazon links to the nickel plating video...
Very informative tutorial. Old tools with peeling nickel, which apparently wasn't very durable back in the day, can really look ugly. I assume that you can gradually fill in light pitting for a smooth finish if you repeat the process long enough. The only fact I would add to this very good video has to do with the hydrogen gas generation. Auto batteries also generate hydrogen gas when being charged, so a safety rule is to avoid sparks, open flame etc. besides having ventilation.
Thank you. Interesting idea to fill in pitting. The nickel plating process does not discriminate, meaning it will plate whatever is in the electrolyte( steel, copper etc. ) So while the pitting would get plating so would the rest of the item, leaving plated pits. Unless the item was sanded in between applications....hmm. Maybe. Likewise for plating a select area of an item, which I haven't tried. I guess you could coat the are not to be plated in some sort of wax( or even just mask it off somehow ). Something to experiment with. Thanks for the input!
I'm not into nickel plating but it was interesting to watch. Good job☕️🇨🇦☕️🇨🇦
Thanks. I had a few requests regarding my setup so I just put together a little walk thru. it's a good way to protect metal during restorations. 👍🛠
Nice tutorial Matt. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
my pleasure. merry Christmas 🎄☃️🎄
Morning. Thanks, i might copy that. I need that for few items 👍
Morning. No problem! it's a pretty simple setup. 👍
Thanks for sharing. I've never seen this process. interesting
Hey Bill! No problem, I've had a few inquiries and needed more nickel electrolyte so... garage science
Excellent Video Mr. Matt! Excellent!
Thank you much sir! Appreciated. You can see we get real fancy here in the garage! 😁
Hey Matt! Great video! You did a fantastic job of explaining the process. Take it easy Brother!
Thanks! a bit different putting this one together 🙃👍
Great video!! Thanks for explaining it so well. I'm getting some and having a go myself now. Have a great Christmas 👍🏻
Thanks Akex and Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄
Thanks for the informative video. Having just purchased bulk lots of used and neglected tools, I'm sure I'll have plenty of candidates for experimenting on. Have a great Christmas!
Thanks! Just a little run thru of what has worked for me. Merry Christmas 🎄
Very good info, will have to do that soon
Thanks! it works for copper and zinc plating too. 👍 let us know how it turns out.