Ti Dyed...

I'll let the pics speak for themselves...













Background: KT-HA/WX0S TM/TB Ti C-adapter/TB HA 2x18650/SW01
Left: McLuxTi-PD
Middle: TB Ti 'A18'/McGizmo Ti 1x123/McGizmo Ti McClickie
Right: Morelite Ti A1/TB Ti CR2 Kroll

A huge thanks and unending respect to all of the craftsmen involved in creating these masterpieces. :bow: :bow: :bow: And a truely sincere thank you goes out to sir EricMack for pointing me in the direction of this wonderful artist. :buddies:

I'm happy...
-DF

Groovy! :goodjob:

Looks like some hot cotton candy...with an enlightening twist!!


Karl

Very nice

:goodjob:

Me likes. :rock:

Sweet, D!! :rock: She does great work, eh?!

:thumbsup:
EM

You win! That's the sweetest Ti PD I've seen, yet! The others are just as sweet! Beautiful lights!

I'm interested to know the process for these pieces.

What was the cost?

Did you have the option to anodize your name or other symbol on the lights?

:rock:That's stunning!

MM

Very impressive... She's taken anodizing to another level...a true art form.

I've needed an incentive to upgrade my equipment...After seeing this I went ahead and just pulled the trigger for a new anodizer.

:twothumbs


Dennis Greenbaum

greenlight said:

I'm interested to know the process for these pieces.

What was the cost?

Did you have the option to anodize your name or other symbol on the lights?

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I won't pretend to know the exact process of how this is done, but I know that the varying voltage used is what causes the different colors and their depths. The cost...? I'd rather not speak for Leni (the artist) as I'm sure she would rather price things on a case by case basis, but I will say that everything seen anodized here cost me 80% of the original sale price of my Ti-PD. I told here what I liked, but pretty much gave her free will to do what she wanted to the lights. I know she can do symbols and I've seen text on some of her bike frames (which make me want to upgrade from an Al to Ti frame). I would highly recommend giving her a call. She is very helpful and a joy to speak to.

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. I half thought I'd get a few people that would feel I commited the ultimate sin. :whoopin::eeksign:


-DF

Looks very impressive... I must tell you I tried this "mod" with Coke and a PSU on my Ti Bezel, no luck...

Thanks for providing the link, and I might contact Leny to do the job !!!

EDIT: I don't wanna hijack your thread, but I just had to post this image:
It's from Leni's list of samples. I don't have a Ti light(yet).
So who's next in line ? Cheers !

Sample called "splatter".

...I love that frame.

-DF

Loomy said:

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/3f178ca927d05010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

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That's the one !
I tried it with my Ti-Bezel.... Did not work for me....

Loomy said:

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/3f178ca927d05010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

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Hmmm, I may have to give that a try on some of my 'spare' bezels. I'll try it using my 30V 30A PS and JOLT cola.

-DF

DFiorentino said:

Hmmm, I may have to give that a try on some of my 'spare' bezels. I'll try it using my 30V 30A PS and JOLT cola.

-DF

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Anodizing Ti requires a DC power supply that provides 0-150V and up to 10A. Most flashlight parts will require less amperage than that. Such power supplies don't come cheaply, btw.

Your 30V setup won't get you into the full spectrum of available colors.

Here is the range by voltage:


Once I get my new power supply wired up, I'll be ready to make some samples. Can't wait to try splash Ti anodizing.

:wow: Those are truely amazing!!!!

very nice.
Looks fairly easy. Certainly easier to do than aluminum anodizing.
With some luck we could generate some experts in the field right here on the cpf.
Yaesumofo

What about a welding machine? I have an inverter that can do 150A can it be used for anodizing titanium?


Pablo