Learn How To - Heat Anodize Titanium!!! Learn this Cool ANO Technique!!! Entropic Finish!!!
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- čas přidán 1. 02. 2020
- In this video I show you how to Heat Anodize Titanium. Learn what Tools/Materials you need & Step by Step how to achieve this effect!!!
Sometimes referred to as an Entropic finish, this Ano Technique is very interesting and fun to play with. You can get results that mimic Timascus, in natural light the depth of color is impressive. This Ano seems to be very durable as well.
Items you will need to do this Anodizing method.
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Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!!!
@@OCD4EDC Can you do this process for 5150 steel?
Thank You for posting this, I'm older and retired and love to indulge in new custom techniques for my knives. I've asked other CZcamsr's about how to do this, even the gentleman you mentioned, but they all wanted to keep it a secret, and that's their prerogative, so I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. I've subscribed and will soon get started myself. If along the way I find any nuances pertaining to this way of anodizing, I'll be sure to pass it on to you. That Twosun looked great, I particularly liked the more bronze look myself, but both sides came out fabulous. Thanks Again
Thanks for the Sub & watching!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions about the ANO.
Thank you! I tried it this morning came out looking perfect! Never would have thought it was as easy as it is!
Thanks for putting this out! So many people are doing this like it’s their own secret method. Ridiculous when you consider the number of people doing it. I agree 100% those that don’t attempt things will still pay. Not taking anything away from anyone.
Thank you for this guide. I just finished trying this on a pocket clip and i'm very happy with the results 😁
Looking good if you ever have any questions feel free to ask and if I can answer them I will.
I really appreciate it, I still have a lot to learn!!!
Thanks for watching!!!
Stassa23 has truly mastered this technique 👊👊
Do a tutorial if you don't feel like you burn some secrets?
Hey @Stassa23
If you don't mind, I'd have a few questions on how to improve my entropic finishes.
1. How diluted should the ferric chloride be? The less concentrated it is, the longer it takes to etch obviously, but have you found some kind of soft spot you like to use? I have 1L of 40% Ferric at hand.
2. Do you do some sort of sanding and finishing before anodizing or just some clean up and then straight to the ano tank?
3. Do you use Multi-Etch or something similar? I'm trying to find an alternative that doesn't have HF in it or produces HF. My current idea would be a combination of caustic Soda and H2O2. Any thoughts on that?
I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you in advance :)
@@finneh6145 I use undiluted ferric chloride and I polish my parts as much as possible first the higher the polish the better and more vivid the finish will be
Beautiful work! Thanks for making the video. Just awesome!!
Wow !! Good and very interesting video .Very nice to see for your process !! Awesome results , thanks for sharing !
Thanks for watching and the kind words!!!!
This might be my favorite video on your channel, very cool!
Thanks for watching and the kind words!!!
looks insane! thanks for the tutorial man great info! Gonna have to try this
That turned out nice. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and the kind words!!!
Thank you for actually explaining this. I've seen so many videos where they show it but never actually explain what chemicals they are using. A couple of notes, first you don't need to keep the pieces in water. The titanium oxide layer will form in water as water has oxygen dissolved in it. The same reason steel will still rust (oxidize) in water. Second, it doesn't matter that titanium has an oxide layer on it, since that's what we're trying to do when anodizing anyway. The naturally formed oxide layer is thin enough that it won't cause an issue with electrical conductivity. It does help to make sure they are totally clean though and maybe keeping them in distilled water is a good way to keep dust and hair from falling on them
Interesting, you make it look easy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and the kind words!!!
This is very cool. Thank you for sharing how you do it.
Thank you for watching!!!
Insane! I didn't realize how easy this was... You're a legend bud thanks
No problem 👍
Very Cool Video, Thanks For The Show, They Turned Out Awesome 😎😎😎
Pretty cool man! Thanks for sharing your process!!!
No problem, thanks for watching!!!
Your channel name says it all and I take much appreciation in this. Only the best of the best and then some ;)
great vid! …attempted this myself after watching. the results came out perfect on the first attempt and look stunning! thanks!
Great to hear!
thx, I saved this vid in my "how to" dont think I'l do it, but it's cool, I really like the way the Ti beads look when they are messed with.
Awesome, Thanks for watching!!!
Interesting thanks a bunch for showing it 👍
Great job. Very good explanation as you go. Just enough info to be able to follow but not so much to make it way to long. Thank you for the info you put out to help people like myself to be willing to try new ideas! Keep up good work!
Solid video - no complaints on you showing us stuff. Don't know if I would have the set up to do it myself but considering there is no one in my country really doing this stuff its nice to have the option of trying it.
Nice, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!!!
Oh and I luv the Cutco kitchen set on the side there. Pretty good cutlery for the kitchen.
Yeah, my wife love the Cutco's.
Thanks for watching!!!
Very informative! Thanks.
Oh.. got this knife in the mail.. kinda cant wait to get it so searching for anything on yt on it.. and theres almost nothing!! So this video was a treat to watch.. got to see knife a bit better in action.. and the wonderfull potential to anodize it!! Thanks.. God bless
Great video, best one I have found. Just wanted to let you know.
Good stuff bud. Appreciate you showing us how you do it
No Problem, Thanks for Watching!!!
This is beautiful
Awesome video brother!!!! I appreciate you sharing your process!!! I agree... too many people protect their processes for no good reasons! Again thank you!
I'm Glad you enjoyed the video. Personally the videos that I enjoy the most, are the ones that teach me something new!!! So I thought this was a great video to make. Hopefully it helps a few people out there that want to try this effect.
Thanks for watching!!!
HILLtop knives and gear people protect their process cause it’s their livelihood. Trade secrets. Dick move putting this out there.
@@Porkchopper82 Anyone willing to do this type of thing, were not going to pay for MOD's anyway. These are the type of people who do there own work! And trust me when I tell you, the vast majority may try it once. Then they realize how much work goes into it and become less interested. If you know anything about this process, you'll know I did not show every step to get great results. I gave enough info for people who want to try it on there own, to have a starting point to experiment and try new things!!!!
That's an awesome ano job you did 👍
dude... amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to show us this! I've been trying to learn some ano anf this vid was super helpful!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial!! I had no idea how to do this.
You Rock!! Thanks for sharing
Very cool awesome looking!
Thanks for watching!!!
Late to the party as this was posted a couple of years ago. Very interesting and your results were impressive. I wouldn't try this myself and like you said nobody should be upset that folks are all going to do it themselves. Most like me won't attempt it. Still it's great to see how it's actually done. And same as changing my cars oil, I know how and could do it, but would rather pay to have it done. Much more convenient and would rather spend my time doing something else.
Very helpful thank you
Great video. I really enjoyed it. 👍
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work Justin! 😁💮
Thanks!
You're a knife legend for uploading this info!!!
Well that you sir, You're a Legend for watching!
@@OCD4EDC lol! Hey I gotta question... do u have any new tips about when u dunk the scales into etch solution to maximize the effect? Or pretty much is it just kinda random with what effect you get?
I'm into the deep bronze colorations and trying to get mostly bronze with purple etch effects. If that makes sense lol
Awesomeness.. I love doing my own ano work and mods
Awesome, I'm glad you like it. Thanks for Watching!!!
That was very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for Watching!!!
OCD-4-EDC you’re welcome! 😀
Awesome vid
Thanks for posting...not sure it’s something I want to delve in to, but it is great info to know.
I'm glad you liked it, Thanks for watching!!!
This is awesome vidoe. Cant wait to try it. I got ao much titanium at home
Beeeennn loookkkin for this forrrrrr daysssssss Thank you
Glad I could help, Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this . I have a few plain grey titanium that could use some flair
Looks great!! I like the lock side a little better. More colorful.
The one side tirned out great
Looks great. I also like the high polished titanium.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing. I saw the blue knife you posted on instagram 4 days ago and had wondered how it was achieved.
Well now you know. Thanks for watching!!!
Very cool vid! I'll think I'll just send mine to you! 😂
Thanks Justin!
I got you, LOL!!! I have another video coming very soon, with that one for your Sister!!!
Thanks for watching!!!
PERFECT! I was curious how this finish was done. I can't wait to try it. I just ordered the supplies in your description. THank you for doing that by the way.
how did it go
How did it go?
Great video from start to finish. I learned a lot. Dog barking is definitely not a problem and actually added a nice touch. Don't worry about featuring fido in future videos.
Hats off . Hit that bell
Thanks dude great vid
You're Welcome. Thanks for watching!!!!
Awesome stuff man, i plan i doing this to the custom scales im having made up for my kershaw lucha
ohhh do you like buttefly knives?
Didn't know you had a CZcams channel! I picked up one of your compression lock made easy buttons for my PM2. I love it!
Oh man. I'm totally going to do this to my new sebenza
Awesome, Check out my Knife Mods Playlist. I have a video in there about the prep work that must be done to achieve this effect.
Thanks for watching!!!
I had one of those twosuns left handed can't remember who got it lol. I've gotta give this a try. Thanks for sharing this ✌️
No problem, I've got to try one of your son's fixed blades!!! LOL
Thanks for watching!!!!
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Nice dude I appreciate the idea of rit dye on g-10 my ts16 is about to be stylin
Oh yeah, I’ve been waiting for this! It was a lot easier (without me actually trying it yet) than I thought. Reminds me of “force lightning” from Star Wars.
Unlike your opinion on the Spyderco price increases, I completely agree with you. Dude, anyone that would complain would be going against the spirit of the community. Mad respect for sharing.
PS: I’m just pocking you about the Spyderco thing. Couldn’t afford their higher end stuff then; Can’t afford them now. 😂
Thanks for watching and the comment!!!
I'm glad you liked the ANO video.
I don't understand the part about Spyderco, I have not weighed in on there price increase in any video's.
Thanks again!!!
OCD-4-EDC
It was just a reference to one of your live streams. I mentioned the price increase and you and Ms. Molly spoke on it a bit.
@@winchesterinc.5643 I think what you're talking about, was a conversation we had about the whole Sprint Run/Limited Edition debacle. I haven't said anything about the price hike, but I will be talking about that very soon. I was just waiting for all of the company's to release there MAP pricing for 2020. Thanks for watching & the comments!!!!
First of all, amazing video and results! I'm looking for more of a look like you have on the lockside. That one was hotter, right?
Thanks so much for posting such an informative video on the process. You have any idea why one side came out so much more bronze on one side? Was it maybe less heated. Either definitely saved me from sending a knife off gunna try it myself. Cheers!
Awesome video Justin..thanks for sharing brother..anyways to insure more symmetry between the scales? Thanks Rodney
Practice makes perfect. This one in the video I was rushing through for time sake. So to answer your question, Yes, you just have to be precise with everything. Thanks for watching!!!
Awesome
Nice great job
Thank you! Cheers!
Cool vid. Thank you. Does the acid need to be new or can I use some I have already etched other steel with?
That's awesome. Thank you so much. I have a Keizer GPB1 that is a good knife, but it's a little boring. Some blurple & gold anodizing should spruce it right up. 👊🏼🐻
Awesome result! So, the only way to get vibrant color is to smooth and polish the titanium….so you have to trade out any grip traction that you originally might’ve had? Do detent balls just sit passively, or do they snap in/out…if snap in, how do you get them out?
Yeah twosun definitely makes some really nice blades. I just received the ts186 it's a slipjoint with a clip point Bowie blade made of s90v with the liners and bolsters all one piece and solid marbled carbon fiber filling the rest of the handel, a super sexy design in my opinion and a hell of a slicer you should really check that model out.
Thanks for watching. I have a ton of TwoSun knives and videos. I do have the TS-186 Kingfisher, it's a design by Mazwan Moktar. It's one of my favorite front flippers. I have multiple videos on that knife. Thanks again!!!
Question regarding the detent, would you still do this if the detent ball (ceramic) is attached to the lock bar and not the insert? I have a Kizer I’ve been eyeballing for this, but don’t want to mess up the detent ball since it doesn’t come off.
Hell yeah!
Beuatiful job. Now do mine.
If i just wanted to add color to some flytanium scales with a brushed finished would i need to polish them first
I just ordered a stonewashed titanium Factor, I can't wait to spice it up, but how should I polish the striated scales?
I tried this on the Twosun ts248 scales. I got some color but not nearly anything like this and it took a good 4 times to get that. Followed your steps word for word but I’m using propane could this be a problem?
Wondering if you heated both scales at the same time to avoid differences might work?
Damn that’s cool. Really wanna do it to my sebenza 25, little nervous, might pay someone to do it.
GREAT VIDEO BUDDY, GREAT JOB WITH THE ANODIZING. LOVE THE RESULTS, REALLY NICE, BEAUTIFUL👌.
I AGREE WITH YOUR STANDPOINT ON THE SUBJECT OF SHARING SUCH CONTENT, ..AND I APPRECIATE YOUR SELFLESSNESS IN REGARDS TO THIS🤝.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING!👍👊
PS. I APOLOGIZE FOR USING CAPS😅.., BUT IT'S KIND OF A TECHNICAL ISSUE WITH ONE OF MY MOBILE DEVICES, SO I'M NOT DOING IT ON PURPOSE. KERIM T. ✌
The caps do not bother me at all, no problem. Thanks for watching and the kind words!!!
Do you have any links to specific sandpaper you would suggest to get it to a high polish? And, what is the finest grit you usually go to?
The temperature of the ti before the acid seems to be a big variable in the bronze /blue result. I've anodized a set of scales using the Variac method and had different colors at the same voltage. It seems like the two handles from the same knife come from different batches of ti off the line. Great technique man. I'll be trying this out for sure! ✌
The Temp is for sure a Huge Variable in the results. Not all Ti is created equally. Thanks for watching!
You can heat anodize with the torch also. The oxidation colors change at different temps. It goes gold, purple, blue, reddish purple, brownish gray, greenish blue, and eventually to a dull grey
I was waiting for that torch tip to heat up a nice spot on the MAPP tank or the rubber hose since they're both in direct line of the flame cone.....
Awesome work! Have you done this with an integral knife handle yet?
Thanks for that valuable video, I told you before: You're the best.
Since I watched this video , I made ton of trials to achieve similar finish. I succeeded partially. I have no problem doing ultra mirror finish preparation of titanium. At this point every thing is standard. On the step of heating, I heated titanium till bronze colour and I dipped it in ferric chloride. For 5 seconds then washed it with water....nothing happened!!!!
The titanium kept glossy dark bronze colour with no added effect.
I tried increasing heating, I achieved hues of purple and blue then dip it in ferric chloride same way you did, Nothing happened again. Ferric chloride was very concentrated.
I repeated all steps again with spraying of ferric chloride on the hot piece, I got rusty brown spots where FC hit the hot titanium, and after 10 seconds I got light blue scatters like a galaxy.
I repeated all steps with hot titanium that turned blue and sprayed diluted ferric chloride using strikes to the hair of a tooth brush, the results was so nice. It was exactly galaxy effect with blue background and dark pink purple hues with scattered very light blue stars.
I want this lightning strikes pattern. What to do?
Do I try dilute the ferric chloride and dip the hot scales in? Or what?
Another Idea: what if we etch the hot scale with multi etch instead of ferric chloride, what will be the result?
I appreciate all you efforts in respecting everyone, answering every comment and spreading your experience.
Hope you share more videos about your trials in getting more pattern with this heat ano jop. And to those who want to keep secret I say: It is meaningless, not everyone will try to do that very difficult demanding jop with this very long curve of learning.
Thanks again and sorry for long message.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry your having issues. I use straight FC acid. How are you heating the Ti? If you're using a torch what kind and what fuel? Just to be clear the acid is not etching the Ti, it's only the quench. Multi-Etch will not produce the same effect. Let me know about the heat source, we'll go from there.
Thanks for watching!!!
@@OCD4EDC I use strong butane torch
@@ESLAMEID The torch is your problem my friend. I use a MAP gas torch, which burns @ around 3750 deg F. A butane torch even a "Strong" one burns @ about 2600 deg F. And the butane torch does not have a big enough flame to keep the part hot enough before the quench. You need to heat the part evenly and once up to temp get it in the acid within 2-4 seconds. You need the acid to boil against the surface. Check out my Knife mods playlist, I have links in the ANO video descriptions on what torch to buy. once you have the torch, get MAP gas "Yellow Bottle" instead of Propane. MAP gas has a larger, hotter flame. Thanks for watching, Good Luck!!!
@@OCD4EDC thanks i will try and feed you back
Hi again, I applied MAP gas for about 3 minutes, colour turned little beyond dark bronze to purple blue. Dipped it to concentrated ferric chloride, totally submerged. For 4 second and washed it with water. I get strange patterns. Always big area in the middle with no effect, and periphery shows some lighter blue color with some strikes. I can't get consistent pattern although I have consistent heat and primary colour. Any advice?
Do u have to prep the detent so the acid doesn't touch it? I love the way the lock side turned out
Any videos on the actual polishing of the Ti?
Great video and very cool effects. Question. Do you think this would work on Flytanium stonewashed knife scales?
Yes, but you need to sand them down and polish them first. Mirror Polish!!! Thanks for watching!!!
I tried this after watching your videos. Have now done three knives. Only issue is I am not getting much purples. I am dipping it when bronze. It is sanded to mirror polish first. Should I heat until there is some purple showing up? Thanks!!
This is awesome, definitely want to try it. I had a couple of questions. Does applying heat to the frame lock mess with its ability to lockup the knife or keep its shape?
Do you have to remove the insert bars in the frame lock or should you remove them?
Thanks for the help!
As long as you don’t over heat you should be fine but if you get the part glowing red it will lose its spring tension I’ve got key rings that are now sprung open because I got them too hot and they lost their spring
Be interesting to see this on a sebenza
Great "how to video" but you kind of passed over the 1st stage of prepping being the buffing, would you please tell me which tools you use for this step. Thanks and I really enjoy your videos.
Top notch video. Thank you for sharing the info and demonstrating. Do you dilute your ferric at all?
I do not! I tried diluting it with Vinegar the results were terrible!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@@OCD4EDC Thanks for the reply. Very helpful!
The two sun TS-108 at 0:40, have you noticed that the flipper tab is too long and hits the side of your index finger when it swings around? I was debating on ordering that model, but recently seen a review where that was a complaint. Thanks for the spreading the knowledge with this detailed tutorial man, earned a sub.
would this work on flytanium crossfade Ti scales
Do you have a video on how to polish them properly?
Thanks for sharing the info :) Very Cool and no longer a secret 👍👊
PS. How do you get the polish so good?
For Sure!!! The Polish is really just elbow grease!!!
Thanks for watching!!!
What model was the front flipper two sun that you used to show the ano design in the beginning?
This is the Twosun TS-198. Thanks for watching
Hey I’ve got a question for you. I’m giving this a shot and testing on the titanium pocket clip before doing any scales and I get the clip a nice bronze and then dunk it in the ferric chloride and so far it has come out mostly brown/bronze with no real pattern to it. You think it’s not hot enough or my chloride solution is off?
Did you start by prepping the clip with a perfect mirror polish? If not that needs to be done first. If your clip was perfectly polished and clean, then you need to go hotter before quenching in the acid.
Let me know how it turns out.
Thanks for watching!!!