Looks nice, what bluing did you use? Also what did you use to clean the steel to ensure that the bluing would not only be applied but apply evenly. :shrug:
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I used the Birchwood Casey Super Blue in the 3 oz bottle from Lee Valley Tools.
I applied with an infant size q-tip to the desired areas after prepping the steel with 00 steel wool and white vinegar. The q-tip held enough solution to allow a full even pass on each side in one continuous stroke. After warming the steel, the bluing seemed to 'draw in' or blue faster and deeper. Rinsed the blade in water after 45 second soak per treatment and then I buffed with 00 S.W. and mineral oil. Three treatments in all to achieve the desired effect.
I have some seal bar Teflon tape I use for various projects and it has fantastic adhesion so I masked the areas I wanted blue-less and happily there was no migration under the tape edges.
Going to experiment with this treatment on a few other restoration projects. Every jimpless razor I have may get this done in time, if just for the improved grip in my fingers.
Cheers.
Working up a long tall Bowl lathering brush.
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These three arrived tonight. That big one in the middle is the one I'm most psyched about.
Huge, for me, and it sings when you flick the point on so gently...
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Oh an as an FYI,, its freakin snowing out now!!!
Taking pics of a blue-job is challenging. It never looks as good in pics as it does in person! :p
Never had an issue which requires using tape much. The Q-tip puts it where I want it!
It depends, sometime you're also surprised when a picture makes it look even better than you thought it was. :)
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Trouble with cold blues is,they do not last.Cold blue carbon steel, Than rub your finger over it many times,it will come off.
Those that can get Nitric acid (I Cannot anymore) look into true Bluing of steel.Very time consuming,but it lasts,is true rust Bluing.
Real Bluing is a rusting process,apply, card it off with a wire brush,Neutrilize in hot water with Bicarb,start over again.
Used to take me 3 weeks to do a shotgun barrel working at it every day.