Potmetalman Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 (edited) Hey guys, I thought ya'll would like you see these Packard window crank handles that I made recently? They are the first pair I've made and are simply polished pot metal, but I'm thinking I may send them out for plating however I would be very upset if the plater destroyed the detail?? The choke and spark knobs are made in bronze. They didn't come out very good, but I have fixed the problem since then. Nevertheless, they're pretty neat paper weights. Anyhow Let me know what ya'll think. Edited June 2 by Potmetalman (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Well I like the idea of casting your own parts. I sometimes wish I had the ability to do things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewarnut Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Those look great! Nickel plating can be a little thick. You won't lose the stepped "frame-like" edge detail on the crank arms. If the background of the spark and choke faces are stippled (I can't quite tell) that will likely be lost - as an example, in my opinion. Gold or silver plating is much more compliant and you'll still see every little scratch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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