Pantography Engraving of bicycle parts done the easier way.

[@malcolmford-dabikestore2506]

Yuuuus that’s bloody smart mate, glad I found the channel and can share it with my china’s here in New Zealand

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

🤣 glad I could help some Kiwi’s out 😉👍🏼

[@trevorbozzer4562]

Great vid! This process is used a lot by knife makers but I didn’t know it would work with aluminium. Turned out fantastic! Keep up the great videos.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks, it actually works better on Alu than metal 👍🏼

[@James-it8bv]

Great video, I’ve just used this technique to put the Bianchi logo on a seat post. Car battery, jump leads, dishwasher salt and a small piece of copper pipe did the job. I used electrical tape for masking, you can pull it really tight and the water doesn’t affect it

[@Mikedellify]

well done Mr Buff.... what a champion!!!!

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks Mike 👊🏼

[@ianbarnes8593]

That’s a fantastic result. I wondered if using a grease or wax to protect the bare surfaces rather than masking tape might be a solution. I read that’s how they protect areas during a re-chroming process by using a special wax. Anyhow, congratulations on your efforts. 👍🏻

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks Ian 👍🏼 Someone else also suggested I should try liquid wax on my next attempt 👍🏼

[@44DarrylD]

Yet another fantastic job! Well done on a great result.

[@carlwain7372]

Looks quality matey well done 👌 Keep up the good work I always look forward to your uploads your awesome 👍👍

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks Carl, appreciate your support 👍🏼

[@michaelroberts1420]

Great job!

[@barca97100]

Great stuff buff. My favorite resto channel at the moment. Quality videos and nice to see how others restore through their own methods.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thank you for the kind words, really glad you’re enjoying the content 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@LLOPEZJF]

Thank for sharing this interesting process

[@michaelsnedden9029]

Great result, Buff! Thanks for the lesson! I will definitely be using this technique on future builds! -Mike's Bikes Work

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks Mike, I’ve had great success with this process 👍🏼

[@worldofameiso5491]

Some seriously nice work my man...

[@marcusathome]

Hey, really cool. Didn't expect an outcome like that, very professional looking. Just an idea on how to mask the parts you don't want to etch: Apply a coat of liquid wax, will go into every crack and is easy to apply. Also easy to remove, just melt it off or peel when cold.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

I was considering something like Vaseline but liquid wax is a great idea, thanks for that 👍🏼

[@marcusathome]

@@BuffsVintageBikes pleasure, let me know whether it worked! Have a business proposal to make, can we talk?

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Marcus Ludwig sure, you can email me your idea at buff@absamail dot co dot za and we can take it from there.

[@vanwilder1101]

Hi, can I ask what ratio the bath was- Water vs Salt? also where did you get the negative and positive cables from? thank you

[@BicycleRestorationMan]

Great video and good description of the process. I like the solution you used. I saw a mermaid when I was out drinking with my friends so I know where to get one of the ingredients.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

LOL... Then you’re half there already 😉

[@BicycleRestorationMan]

@@BuffsVintageBikes loved the video!

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@castellanosjaime1622]

Amazing work! thank you so much for sharing!

[@dabrestauracion7404]

Thanks very much buddy!!! That will have to prove it. Thanks for this video. ; )

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Pleasure, I look forward to seeing what you create 👍🏼

[@dabrestauracion7404]

@@BuffsVintageBikes I will prove it for sure, thank you very much for your videos; )

[@OnRoadVintageBikes]

Really good job mate. Congratulations!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

fantastic stuff - will def be having a go at this. I might struggle finding a virgin around here though...

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Yeah, lockdown has taken its toll 🥴

[@badger67]

HAHAHAHA

[@fernglez60]

Wow, amazing!

[@ilmanmarfiansyah5492]

Could you please to write the name of the solution water do you use .... Best regards from Indonesia ..... Good job bro

[@dsbikes1819]

Great result !!!

[@lonerbikes]

so so good idea i need try it , WHAT IS IN THE WATER BATH ?

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks 👍🏼 Course salt and hot water.

[@trevekneebone369]

Great result. I might try this on a quill stem for my vintage Colnago. How do you prevent the bare metal stem from oxidising / tarnishing, now that you have removed the anodised layer?

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

It takes ages to start tarnishing and when it does you can just give it a quick polish again 👍🏼

[@facedigital3353]

Brilliant work mate - fantastic result. Would this work on steel / other metals? Keep up the great vids, been following for a while now, always a great watch.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thank you 👍🏼 I can’t see why not, the process might just take a lot longer with harder material and you might need to experiment with anode materials.

[@yossykelly2990]

thanks for sharing...

[@vanwilder1101]

where'd you get those cabkes from?.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Any electrical shop will have stock

[@acanksepz]

Does it works on steel material Sir?

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Yes, it just takes longer

[@acanksepz]

@@BuffsVintageBikes thank's alot Sir. I'll try soon.

[@vanwilder1101]

I used 9v battery, didn't work very well.. maybe 12v is better??

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

A bigger battery with just make the reaction time faster

[@_NoName...]

Could send a link where to buy the Tears from a virgin in the playboy mansion? Hard to find them...

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

LOL… good things in life don’t come easy 😉

[@ricric9521]

Cool. I like this. The polishing needs work. Mother's polish is better than Autosol and should only be used when the surface is smooth, flat, and without tiny nicks which I can see here. BUT I like this!

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Sadly I haven’t been able to find Mothers where I live in SA.

[@ericmarshall4935]

Awesome !!!

[@jonandbear1]

Beautiful job!!! Can I pay you to do a stem for me???

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thank you 👍🏼 If you’re in South Africa you’re welcome to contact me 👍🏼