TRA Annodized?

[nerak]

I had a tumbled for a couple years and never did see anything coming off the surface. I used dish soap to clean it. It was not clear coated.

I really am wondering if the confusion is coming from those with brass doors. They do oxidize in time.

I do not understand what would be anodized on a tumbled if NOT color?

 

[redeyedancer]

THe tumbled mods will not leave any black residue on your hands . Chowder is correct some aluminum will do this but these mods wont . If I left a rough finish on the mods yes you may very well get some residue on your hands but these are tumbled smooth for your vaping pleasure

 

[Clark F]

1. Chowderhead1972 100% ready to go
2. kohkahhoe SL/LP 100% ready to go
3. Clark F

 

[AngiBe]

I don't think you guys should get the TRA cuz no one likes them....

Ok...I lied...I don't like it, I LOVE it

 

[MsLoud]

Here is what's sexy about the TRA. I tarded mine up this weekend slathering fingernail polish with SPARKLES in it all over my NEW TRA LP/SL.....it wasn't pretty. In fact, it was down right scary.

After I finished throwing myself in the dirt (/wink Rob) I called Rob to find out what to do about getting her back to TRA. It was simple - drown her in solvent - sand just a touch - and she back to normal!

I'll be painting her this time - pics to come.

 

[tobarger]

It seems like TRA does not mean Tumbled Raw Aluminum...

Might not need to be Annodized?...
Maybe its already Annodized?...
Same with Clear Coatings?...

 

[Chowderhead1972]

It seems like TRA does not mean Tumbled Raw Aluminum...

Might not need to be Annodized?...
Maybe its already Annodized?...
Same with Clear Coatings?...

Riddles?
Need to be? No. More of a want than a need.

 

[AngiBe]

Here is what's sexy about the TRA. I tarded mine up this weekend slathering fingernail polish with SPARKLES in it all over my NEW TRA LP/SL.....it wasn't pretty. In fact, it was down right scary.

After I finished throwing myself in the dirt (/wink Rob) I called Rob to find out what to do about getting her back to TRA. It was simple - drown her in solvent - sand just a touch - and she back to normal!

I'll be painting her this time - pics to come.

Glad I read this cuz I was seriously considering painting the door with a metallic nail polish

 

[eratikmind]

This is quite the dangerous thread for a Reo newb, such as myself.

 

[B2L]

these are tumbled smooth for your vaping pleasure

And what a pleasure it is

 

[quincas]

My brother told me that the TRA looks like a lamp post - galvanized steel...

I disagreed strongly. To prove him wrong, i put my name down for one.

 

[Clark F]

Guess there wasn't much interest. Oh well, plenty of other sweet Reos to buy!!

 

[tobarger]

I don't think anyone even knows what a TRA is
And whether it even needs to be annodized or not
Besides tumbling, what else is done to the aluminum
If anyone wants to know, they need to talk to Rob

 

[elscorcho]

He was offering TRA with clearcoat for awhile. It gave a different feel and a little protection.

I have one of these in a 2.1:..... not only does it give a different feel , but looks fab because the clearcoat lets ALL the tumbling show......

Anyway, put me down down for a Clearcoat Grand. (if that's what wer're talking about)
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1. Chowderhead1972 100% ready to go
2. kohkahhoe SL/LP 100% ready to go
3. Clark F
4. elscorcho 100% "RTG"

 

[RattlerX]

sorry Chowder ole' buddy but I only play with with SL's these days and I really like the feel of a TRA. Even though some of the tumbled marks are now gone it is silky smooth.

 

[Ian444]

I don't think anyone even knows what a TRA is
And whether it even needs to be annodized or not
Besides tumbling, what else is done to the aluminum
If anyone wants to know, they need to talk to Rob

Its just a mechanical finish, no chemicals involved, more info here and here.

It's a great finish for painting or anodizing, or polishing. The aluminum Rob uses is aircraft grade, it is harder than commercial aluminum (what they make ladders or window frames from for example), yet easier to machine and more corrosion resistant. There are no "black hands" from handling a TRA Reo, not sure where that came from.

If the run doesn't go ahead, a person could take their Reo to a local anodizing place, there are a few spectacular colors available these days, and ceramic coatings are another option. It's just that Rob does an excellent quality job, at the right price, which is not a guaranteed thing at your local place.

 

[quincas]

Now how about titanium?

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Now how about titanium?

remember the body carries the negative power so you want it to have good conductivity.

 

[RattlerX]

I want a solid brass SL for my desk.

 

[caveat]

I want a solid brass SL for my desk.

Yes! This would be awesome.