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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Saturday, 22 February 2014 10:39:54 PM(UTC)
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Had a go at building an Electrolytic cleaner today.
I think I will need to experiment a bit to get it optimised however I am quite please with the first result.

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PS: Apologies for the finger, it was the only one nearby.

Edited by user Saturday, 22 February 2014 10:42:20 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Metal Kiwi attached the following image(s):
Cleaning - Silver ring before electrolysis February 21st 2014.jpg
Cleaning - Silver ring after electrolysis February 21st 2014.jpg
Mudwiggle  
Posted : Sunday, 23 February 2014 6:01:14 AM(UTC)
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Excellent result.

Off to make one up :)

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coinnut  
Posted : Sunday, 23 February 2014 6:18:33 AM(UTC)
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I've wanted to give this a go for ages, must be cool watching it in action!
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Posted : Sunday, 23 February 2014 12:21:44 PM(UTC)
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I like the black patina too but thats a good result.

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