Second Try - Torching

[Koudotai]

At torching a Nemesis. Both were clones so no worries as to replacing and retrying didn't come out as even or as blue as I'd like but not too shabby I think. Looks interesting enough to carry around. I used a bernzomatic butane hand torch (only one I have). Does anyone with experience here have any tips and tricks to share? Much appreciated

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[gburnf]

Here's a kayfun I did not to long ago. Heat treating is hard the color of the metal changes drastically by going up a few degrees, for example if your looking for purple it can only be achieved between 520-540 degrees, here's a chart that show the color at different temps. I use a big propane torch and slowly bring the temp up by backing off the flame every time I see changes in color

 

[NatureBoy]

At torching a Nemesis. Both were clones so no worries as to replacing and retrying didn't come out as even or as blue as I'd like but not too shabby I think. Looks interesting enough to carry around. I used a bernzomatic butane hand torch (only one I have). Does anyone with experience here have any tips and tricks to share? Much appreciated

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I think it looks good. It looks like you dipped it in water though to cool it down, correct?

 

[BaDaBooM]

The neme looks real good, I don't really like the rainbow look on the kayfun, reminds me of thos ego twist rainbow batts.

 

[Koudotai]

I think it looks good. It looks like you dipped it in water though to cool it down, correct?

No I let it cool down on its own actually. My first Neme I dipped in water according to a video id seen and the rapid cooling completely ruined the outside and left black/ brittle spots everywhere. So this time I went a lot slower and set it down to cool by itself and polished it afterwards.


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[Koudotai]

The neme looks real good, I don't really like the rainbow look on the kayfun, reminds me of thos ego twist rainbow batts.

Yeah I tried to torch my igo cap after and it came out like this, not as dark as the Neme. Was hoping to get it all uniform haha.


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[Koudotai]

Here's a kayfun I did not to long ago. Heat treating is hard the color of the metal changes drastically by going up a few degrees, for example if your looking for purple it can only be achieved between 520-540 degrees, here's a chart that show the color at different temps. I use a big propane torch and slowly bring the temp up by backing off the flame every time I see changes in color

Ah so to have gotten the blue I wanted I'd have had to go up in temp further? I was worried about it getting darker. This chart is great, I can reference it to see the progression. Planning on ordering bulk Nemes on FT to try getting different grades

To Mods: I apologize for the multiple posts. I'm not quite sure how to multi-quote on my phone.

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[Koudotai]

So a coworker saw the (not so great) job I did on my Neme. He asked me to try torching his as well. I'm really excited how well it turned out :vape:


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[NatureBoy]

No I let it cool down on its own actually. My first Neme I dipped in water according to a video id seen and the rapid cooling completely ruined the outside and left black/ brittle spots everywhere. So this time I went a lot slower and set it down to cool by itself and polished it afterwards.


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Oh, ok.. yeah dipping in water ruins it. I followed the same bad advice the first few times I tried torching, then clued into air drying.

 

[Koudotai]

Oh, ok.. yeah dipping in water ruins it. I followed the same bad advice the first few times I tried torching, then clued into air drying.

Yeah. One crapped out Nemesis was enough for me to stop and rethink it haha. I'm already having a hard time finding an affordable replacement for it. Was an HCigar Copper Nemesis I got for $30 and everything I find is around $60 >_<


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[Koudotai]

To whoever disagrees with "practice makes perfect". First, second and third tries respectively:

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[NatureBoy]

1st is my fav....

 

[SourKing]

1st time is pretty rustic look I likely you you don't want send it to me

 

[Koudotai]

1st is my fav....

1st time is pretty rustic look I likely you you don't want send it to me

Haha I'm surprised. It's completely overdone. I'm willing to send it out to whomever pm's me their address but keep in mind that it's just the tube as shown. The locking ring was deformed in the process and the top cap and button were taken apart for the pieces to fix a coworker's top cap and button.


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[VAscooter]

1st is my fav....

I actually like all 3. Even the middle one isn't bad. At least in the picture.

 

[Completely Average]

I'm surprised more people don't try anodizing rather than torching. It's not much harder, and the finished results are much better.

 

[BaDaBooM]

I'm surprised more people don't try anodizing rather than torching. It's not much harder, and the finished results are much better.

I think you should look up anodizing.

 

[Koudotai]

I'm surprised more people don't try anodizing rather than torching. It's not much harder, and the finished results are much better.

Think the link is broken :/ can't see pic


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[BaDaBooM]

Think the link is broken :/ can't see pic


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Anodizing of stainless steel

 

[Koudotai]

I think you should look up anodizing.

Can you explain? I'm genuinely curious.


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