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Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 12:18 pm
by victorthesixth
I got my hands one one that was in the original steel. I arranged to have it copper plated. What are some good techniques to put a brown patina on it.

Thanks

V6

Edit. I got some brown antiquing copper agent.

Re: Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 8:40 pm
by JerryVan
To create the original look, after the browning agent, buff small areas with a small buffing wheel, going down to the copper below, creating the original style pattern. Then clear coat it.

Re: Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 1:12 pm
by PeterF
Can you please post the details of this "browning agent" - maker, source, content, technique...and maybe a photo of the label?

Thanks.

Re: Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:42 am
by marcapra
On my Opera, the shut off rod is fine, but the rubber bumper on the end wore off. It's about the size of a pencil eraser. Any suggestions for replacing that?

Re: Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:09 pm
by rizbone
Office supply stores used to sell erasers in small packages for mechanical pencils.

Re: Edison Opera Automatic Brake

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:43 am
by phonopal
A while back I have replaced mine with a piece of leather (same size as the ones used for Victor bullet brakes). Now I would most likely use black Sugru, a mouldable glue that turns into rubber within 24 hours.