Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part II

[mbira]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Please make my reserved number 44 with the POP2G driver with just the serial number, that is, with no name.

Thanks,
Mbira

 

[nrk]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Hi,

Just noticed that #9 shows "open".

Could you switch me from Serial #81 to Serial #9 if still available.

Thanks. ;-nrk

 

[mbira]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Just discovered POP2G restricted to li-on batteries. Would you please change my reserved number 44 driver to the NG750
with the engraved name now changed to Groovy.

Thanks again,

Mbira

 

[greenlight]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

How durable is the nickel plating?

 

[andrewwynn]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

on the EN plating.. it is not as tough has true chrome.. i find that with clinking around against stuff it gets a bit of patina.. but still retains the majority of the original shine.. like Fred mentioned.. the coating is thick enough you can polish to make it 'good as new' if you care.. i don't mind the patina. Somebody more in-the-know would know the rockwell rating on the EN vs true chrome.

-awr

 

[wmpwi]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

I had my HK done in an electroless nickel variant and it's tough as nails. The NP3 finish (which can't be too much different than a regular EL finish) has a "micro hardness of 48-51 Rockwell as plated (nickel matrix)".

 

[RchGrav]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Please reserve me for #42, and make the engraving
"Deep Thought"

Also use the POP2G in mine.

Thanks!!

Rich

 

[PhotonFanatic]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Actually most firms claim that EN plating has a Rockwell hardness of close to 60. As I recall, most anodized aluminum comes in around 64-68.

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Electroless nickel plating has a <font color="red">Rockwell hardness of 59-62C,</font> increasing wear and the durability of plated parts.

http://www.componenttechnologiesinc.com/features1.htm

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and

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Techmetal - 127 The low phosphorous content of this coating brings many unique properties to the end user. An as plated hardness of <font color="red">60 Rockwell C </font>makes this an ideal coating for aluminum and "even" tempered alloys requiring a hard surface with no heat treatment. This deposit also exhibits a higher thermal resistance than other electroless nickels and is solderable. Applications for the aerospace, defense, foundry, automotive and chemical industries.


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My personal liking for EN has to do with its toughness, repairability, and tendency not to chip, unlike anodized aluminum. If you get a nice chip in your anodized light, there is no way to hide the blemish (well, Sharpie pens excluded). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Now don't hold me to this, but we are looking for a plater, and they exist, but are scarce, that can do flash hard chrome for the Groovy! The Rockwell hardness for that comes in at 70. Of course, the look changes drastically, too.

 

[moeman]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

NOW that would freakin ROCK!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif
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PhotonFanatic said:
Now don't hold me to this, but we are looking for a plater, and they exist, but are scarce, that can do flash hard chrome for the Groovy! The Rockwell hardness for that comes in at 70. Of course, the look changes drastically, too.

[/ QUOTE ]

 

[wmpwi]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

. . the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Nice touch.

 

[RchGrav]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Thanks! I figured I'd make the best of the numbers that were left.

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif <- Peril sensitive sunglasses

 

[leadfoot]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Info for #014

Driver........NG750
Engraving.....#014 Groovy CPF Special Edition

Thanks Leadfoot

 

[modamag]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Hi Fred,

Serial#: 32
Driver: POP2G
Engraving: "Groovy! #32 MODAMAG"

Many Thanx

 

[Former_Mag_User]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Fred,

I'd like to change the engraving to: Daniel Soria

 

[Guliver]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Hi Fred

Please put me down for #57

Serial#: 57
Driver: POP2G
Engraving: "Groovy - CPF Special #57"

Thanks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[andrewwynn]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Hey fred.. i was just reading the description and noticed you missed one o-ring seal in the desicription.. there are three o-rings.. bezel to lens.. bezel to head and head to body..

also.. anybody with a credit card can pay with paypal w/o setting up an account.. make a 'buy now' button to make it painless.

-awr

 

[karlthev]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

PM me about how to "do" the PayPal without signing up would you? Thanks!
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[leadfoot]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

Fred, Fred, Fred...... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

That should be...Groovy CPF Special Edition

Leadfoot

 

[PhotonFanatic]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

leadfoot,

All the engraved Groovy!s will have this on them:

<font color="blue"> Groovy! #123 </font>

where #123 will be your serial number.

So it seemed a tad much to repeat the word Groovy in your engraving, but I will be glad to do so if you insist. After all, the customer is always right! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

So your engraving(s) would then read:

Groovy #14 Groovy CPF Special Edition

OK?

 

[greenlight]

Re: Introducing: Groovy! , the prototype -- Part

will the serial read #023 or #23? I would assume 023, but in my case I would prefer to drop the naught. That would also give one extra character for the name.

How many characters can we choose, and what is the deadline for submitting a name?