16 valve engine

[smfr]

Interesting to see the powder-coating process, Achim. Thanks for showing it to us. This engine is looking better each time 

Simon

[ths]

Didn't know that you could do powder coating at home - I'd never thought of it. Looks great.

Hugh.

[fumopuc]

Hi Hugh, two options, two different systems,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Complete-Electric-Powder-Coat-Gun-system-with-WAI-powder-coat-sample-/301146779459
or
http://www.electrostaticmagic.co.uk/products/powder-coating-system-1
I use the WAI system. It is working like a hair dryer.
The Easy Coat should be more professional, I have heard, but never tried by myself and it is more expensive.

[ths]

Thanks for that Achim, something else to delve into, I guess!

Cheers, Hugh.

[vcutajar]

Hi Achim

Like Hugh, it never crossed my mind that it is possible to do powder coating at home.  More things for the wish list.

Vince

[NickG]

Interesting that Achim, out system at work requires 'gelling' then 'curing' do you have to do both or just heat once?

[fumopuc]

Hi Nick, also here, after putting the coated part into the oven, it takes some time, maybe 5 minutes until the powder starts to flow. It starts to shine and from this point is has to stay by  180° Celsius for 10 minutes in the heat. Take it of and finished.

[fumopuc]

Hi everybody,some more piping is done and the oil-separator is fixed in the basement. Here some pictures from the progress. Pipe bending, by a simple master, drawn on a wooden plate, some black burnishing and final installation. Happy eastern.   

[vcutajar]

Achim

What is that blue solution?  Copper Sulphate?

Vince

[Kim]

Achim, nice process for doing your plumbing!
Does the same blackening solution work for both brass and copper?  I thought it took different solutions to blacken the two metals.
What ever you did, clearly works though!  Your work is beautiful, as always!
Kim

[Don1966]

Achim this is nothing but pure art my friend. Your craftsmanship it is superb. I like............


Don

[fumopuc]

That's a stunning engine Achim and has a very nice appeal to it. I ilke..........

Simon the blackening can be done with Selenium Dioxide (selenium acid) for brass and copper.

Don

Hi Vince, Hi Kim, Don has already given the right explanation for the process. Only the tin-solder will stay untouched. I use a black Edding marker to correct this. Thanks for your friendly comments.

[fumopuc]

Hi Don, thanks for your friendly words and the compliment.

[Chipmaster]

Hi Achim,
I am inspired by your 16 valve engine, the presentation is perfect.
I have finished a Stuart Twin Victoria and hope to make a base like yours if I can obtain the right materials.
Andy

[fumopuc]

Hi Andy, if you need any help for getting the right stones or tiles, let me know. Thanks for your compliment.