FalconFN Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I have just stripped my shotgun and re-oiled the stock but whilst waiting for the oil to dry I messed around with a hot blueing process that I read about on here. I can't remember exactly how it was done but I tried heating the stock screw that needed doing with a blow torch and then wiping a cloth dipped in used engine oil over top. I did this several times and slowly built up the colour until it almost matched. I was pretty pleased with the result so I did the trigger guard too, again with pretty good results. I wouldn't try it with anything big but for small items it seems to be a good way of blueing on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) I have just stripped my shotgun and re-oiled the stock but whilst waiting for the oil to dry I messed around with a hot blueing process that I read about on here. I can't remember exactly how it was done but I tried heating the stock screw that needed doing with a blow torch and then wiping a cloth dipped in used engine oil over top. I did this several times and slowly built up the colour until it almost matched. I was pretty pleased with the result so I did the trigger guard too, again with pretty good results. I wouldn't try it with anything big but for small items it seems to be a good way of blueing on a budget. I definatley wouldn't do that with the like of the barrel :o :o Edited May 27, 2013 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I definatley wouldn't do that with the like of the barrel :o :oAesthetics or safety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 I definatley wouldn't do that with the like of the barrel :o :oNo, but for screws, bolts and trigger guards etc it seems to work pretty well. I'm not sure how well it wears yet but it seems fairly durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 HERE. Blues his entire home made big bore air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks for the video, I've just tried the dunking method on a air rifle bolt and pellet probe and it works very well. Here's the before and after shots: Still wouldn't want to try it on anything too big though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 looks great, off to get me a blow torch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Aesthetics or safety? Safety when it.comes to the like of Shotguns. The heat could make the braising between the barrels and rib fail and depending on the amount of heat it could weaken the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Safety when it.comes to the like of Shotguns. The heat could make the braising between the barrels and rib fail and depending on the amount of heat it could weaken the metal. very very true, if you are only playing at it, leave the barrels well alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) And a burred cocking lever: I'm running out of things to blue now. Edited May 27, 2013 by FalconFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Use whitney wool blanket it has the oil already in the wool Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Great stuff, going to have to give this a go now. I have a whole BSA mercury i can blue..... HMMM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) Demonwolf! I wouldn't advocate heating the barrel You may ultimately cause distortion to the barrel. The barrel is not under great breech pressures so not likely to fail, but never the less is may cause the barrel to bend, causing accuracy issues Just my opinion of course! This looks ok on small items but the larger the area the more likelyhood of distortion. Edited May 29, 2013 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Turned an impact socket on a lathe to make it fit then blued it using this method. Worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Carrot Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hmmmm, Guy at work wants me to clean up an old deac shotgun. Reckon this might be just the ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffd Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hmmmm, Guy at work wants me to clean up an old deac shotgun. Reckon this might be just the ticket Be very careful, the ribs if a double will be soldered and come apart at quiet a low temperature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_Devon Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Has anybody tried this method for a barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Has anybody tried this method for a barrel? Don't do it. Especially not on shotgun barrels you'll end up with about 4 bits. Use one of the professionals off here, it not that expensive b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 This blacking tends to not be very durable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 This blacking tends to not be very durable!Yes, it is a quick fix for small items but as you say, not very wear resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_Devon Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 looking for to do the air rifles that I have bought, but looking to to all parts, including the barrel. Not that keen to do the cold blueing kits as there is such mixed reviews on how well they work for large areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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