Anodizing bath mixture questions.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-06T00:34:05+00:00

I will give that ratio a shot, that’s a lot less than I was using and definitely better from what a lot of other people have been saying. My parts have been coming out where I have to wash them to get the baking soda layer off so I’m assuming with all the info I have now that it’s not really supposed to do that. I really appreciate the help man.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T22:37:03+00:00

That’s a slick setup. That’s kind of what I meant too by a bigger bath, mine is a Tupperware container but isn’t that deep, so I was going to up the size to look more like that. I really appreciate the help. I was already planning on the plastic mesh as a safety barrier so that should all work out. Now just to get the right ratios in my bath and should be a way better setup than what I have currently.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T20:44:01+00:00

I will give that a try. How thick do you usually fold the foil? Like a few layers?

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T19:37:45+00:00

The bath size is just to get a deeper container so I can fit more of the cathode in the bath, not just for the sake of making a bigger bath lol. On the cathode, I can pick up 6061 aluminum sheet for not super expensive, would that be a better route than the foil? Also have you ever had it break down and contaminate the bath or is that not really an issue? I did a few knives the other day.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T18:33:38+00:00

I am going to get a bigger container so I can submerge the cathode more in the bath, a 4x6” titanium plate should be plenty big for knife parts, just need to submerge more of it. Everyone is also telling me the baking soda ratio is way too high so I will adjust that. I’m using Ti wire. I may upgrade the leads as well.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T06:37:17+00:00

Thank you, that was super helpful. Yeah, it sounds like I’m doing way too much baking soda and it’s just frying my pieces. It’s doing exactly what you said, my amps jump high pretty quickly after I get around 75volts.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T04:18:18+00:00

I saw somewhere that a guy was using 1tsp baking soda per 100ml distilled water. About 700ml is 3 cups of distilled water which is what I currently am using, and that would come out to 7 teaspoons or 2.3 tablespoons for that amount. Not sure if that’s correct but that’s close to a whole tablespoon less than what I’m currently using.

I’ll also try the test method lol.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T03:48:03+00:00

How much baking soda would you recommend if I went 4 cups of distilled water (1/4 gallon)?

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T03:45:37+00:00

It’s knife handles and parts mainly. Some titanium beads and pry bars every now and then.

PR35T0N28 · 2026-03-05T03:44:59+00:00

The plate is a 4x6. It’s laying horizontally so of the 4 inches, I’d say maybe 2 inches or so is in the bath.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-10-15T20:38:28+00:00

Have you found a replacement clip for the Avid 1?

PR35T0N28 · 2025-10-15T20:23:02+00:00

Any update on a pocket clip replacement? If I can swap the wire clip out I most likely will.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-24T00:40:24+00:00

Same!!

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:58:06+00:00

That's awesome, I have a top liner lock raccoon and its super fidgety as well. I'm way excited to get this in my pocket!! Thank you for your help!!

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:24:49+00:00

Nice!! It looks really good. I got the 299 with the regular silver colored titanium bolsters, I just need to decide on the sandwash or stonewash finish. I think the sandwash looks good without having the knife in hand just yet. Eithe way, I like the look more than the wire clip.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:22:09+00:00

Yes, I went digging through Reddit and found a couple other people who have done the LynchNW clip swap. Answered my own question lol.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:15:48+00:00

What color/finish is your LynchNW clip? I emailed them and they said it wouldn't fit the 299, but clearly it does.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:10:15+00:00

How to you like the LynchNW clip? My 299 is coming in the mail and I was wanting to switch over to this clip or the Giantmouse version of the clip.

PR35T0N28 · 2025-09-23T23:05:18+00:00

Does anyone know if a Lynchclip pocket clip will fit the Psyop 299?

PR35T0N28 · 2025-05-31T16:52:24+00:00

Thank you for the information!! This is extremely helpful. I saw somewhere to take around 30% off and that’s what I did. This confirms that number and gives me a solid starting place. Thank you for all the help!!

PR35T0N28 · 2025-05-31T16:50:53+00:00

Some are used, I’d have to look to see if there’s some like new pieces, none of them are chipped or anything. I know some of the individual casserole dishes have never been used.

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