Nickel plating

[2K1TJ]

Anybody here know of a budget-friendly business that offers nickel plating for small parts? Or a member that has a side business/hobby?

Feel free to move this if needed. I wasn't sure where I should post it.

[Hoosier Daddy]

I have used this place for "electroless nickel" plating of critical machine parts at work.
Very gun friendly....
http://frankeplatingworks.com/plating-services/

[Roadworthy]

Nickel plating is not difficult to do at home.  Normally the piece is first plated with copper - after a thorough cleaning of course.

You may leave the piece plated in nickel or use that as a foundation for chrome plating.

Check out the process in various You Tube videos.

[PCPhack]

I have done some nickel plating of copper bus bars at home. It's pretty easy to get into. I have a variable output power supply, but you could probably get by with an old wall wart. Buy some pure nickel, some vinegar, add a pinch of salt, and make some nickel solution. Or you can buy some better quality chemicals with brighteners, and etc.

[Hoosier Daddy]

There was a place called CopyCad selling supplies for doing it at home.

Found it... https://www.caswellplating.com/

[2K1TJ]

Thanks, guys.

Yeah, I have looked into it, and it doesn't sound too complicated. But I'm afraid it'll turn into another hobby, which will take up more bench space, and of course more $$$!

After thinking about it, I'll probably end up giving it a try.

[PCPhack]

Hahaha. That's funny because I just build yet another bench a few weeks ago due to that problem. I have 3 now.