Parkerizing?
I don't have a clue about parkerizing or blueing, but the concensus so far seems to be that parkerizing is more forgiving if I screw up somehow.So can someone tell me what I'm going to have to do (and...
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Hi T! Parkerizing is easier than bluing and aquite a bit more forgiving. But as with all finishes, the preparation is the key. Parkerizing solutions and neutralizers can be purchased from Brownells...
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Tall T, Mosk is right about the parkerizing method, but if you cant afford a stainless steel tank, try this: I use a stainless steel cooking pot that I bought in walmart for $10 to do the small parts...
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Hey Mauserman, I haven't thought of that, but it sounds like a good idea. The "tank" acquisition is the real difficulty. Modifying your method somewhat, I think one could stand the pipe vertically,...
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This idea is getting better by the minute Mosk, thanks. I heat my solution up in the same stainelss steel pot that i use for the smaller parts. I use a Coleman propane camping stove set up in my...
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Thank you both very much. I can get a stainless steel pot to heat the solution up in but I'll have to do it on the stove and just be very careful (mom can get mad fairly easy somedays) and I'll see...
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Birchwood Casey makes a cold bluing kit, and in it they have a solution called "Blue and Rust Remover" that works pretty good. Brownell's has a similar product, but I have not tried it. The Birchwood...
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I have used the Birchwood Casey Blue and Rust Remover also, and can verify it works very good.Long live the Swedish Mauser!!
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