Thread: Lazy Man's Restoration

Originally Posted by Milton Man

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Quick question - is the chemical blue different than the blueing kit you get at gun shops?

Mark

Mark - yes, sorry for any confusion. I am really not up on this stuff. I guess all blueing is chemical. And then I guess the difference is whether it is hot or cold?? Maybe an expert can chime in on that one - I do seem to recall a few threads on this at some point in the past.

Anyway, you are correct - it is the stuff you get from the Gun Smith. I have tried both the liquid and the cream forms, and I prefer the cream. I also have blue and rust remover from the same place - it is nasty stuff, as it says on the back that it contains chemicals that are known to cause certain types of cancers in the state of California. Lucky for me I do not live in California!!



James.

Thanks James - much appreciated for the clarification! I'll be at my local gun shop to pick up my vibratory tumbler, and will also pick up some gun blue too now!

Mark

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I like the smooth look, whether it be from the coarser grit finish or from the photo itself, I like it.

That is a good point Lee - I wonder whether the same effect would be achieved if the razor had a really high gloss finish? I suspect probably not.

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Wow, when I heard Jimbo was your role model I correctly surmised that was the very reason!

Yes, I have had numerous requests for similar work by many members. Perhaps some day, when I am not so busy and the price of magic markers drops.

Originally Posted by Bruno

Ah yes. At that point, reality hits you like a half brick in the face

It was more like a Halibut, actually...

Originally Posted by Bruno

I guess it depends on whose flesh we are talking about.

Poor choice of words on my behalf there.....

James.

[QUOTE=Jimbo;283011]
"About 2 hours in to the hand-sanding I thought bugger this."

Hands up anyone who has ever uttered these words

I too follow the Tao of laziness.

Jokes aside, love the 'antique' look Jimbo.
Apart from looking great, a bit of "patina juice' is a great way to save an etch or engraving that would otherwise be lost to sanding.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

it is nasty stuff, as it says on the back that it contains chemicals that are known to cause certain types of cancers in the state of California. Lucky for me I do not live in California!!

Everything seems to say that! I've seen it on electronics, metal stuff, polishes, etc. Maybe some weird lawsuit in CA set some precedent that everything with a certain chemical in it needed that on the packaging.

I gotta get some bluing. I have always wanted to try some stuff with it.

looks more uniform than the "Old vinegar trick" I have used to re-patina blades before... I may have to get some of that stuff.

Really nice! Inspiring. Maybe I should blue a razor to match my 1911..