Videos tagged with 0000 Steel Wool

This guide details a professional cold blueing technique for firearms, emphasizing the superiority of creme-based solutions like Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme over liquid alternatives. Expert gunsmith Roy Huntington explains the critical steps of proper degreasing, heating the metal, applying the creme, and buffing with 0000 steel wool for a durable, consistent finish. Multiple layers are recommended for a deep, professional result.

This guide details the process of refinishing the wood stocks on a Chiappa 1892 Mare's Leg. The presenter demonstrates how to disassemble the firearm, buff down the overly glossy factory finish using 0000 synthetic steel wool to achieve a more desirable matte or satin appearance, and then reassemble the rifle. The process highlights the importance of careful disassembly and reassembly to avoid damaging the firearm's components and finish.

This guide, presented by Steve from Brownells, details how to remove light to moderate rust from firearms. It emphasizes using appropriate materials like 0000 steel wool soaked in gun oil or solvent to avoid damaging the bluing. The guide also includes crucial advice on preventing future rust through proper storage and maintenance.

This guide details how to effectively touch up worn bluing on firearms using Brownells Oxpho-Blue. The process involves cleaning, application, burnishing for luster with ultra-fine steel wool, and critically, neutralizing the acidic solution with water to prevent rust. The instruction comes from Brownells, a major industry supplier, indicating a high level of expertise.

This guide provides practical tips for firearm owners, covering rust removal using specific products and techniques, an efficient method for handling a shotgun during range activities, proper earplug insertion for hearing protection, and a formula for calculating lead ball weight. The instruction emphasizes precision and safety, drawing from professional training insights.

This guide, presented by Brownells' Technical Services/Gunsmith Steve Ostrem, details methods for removing light rust from firearms. It covers using solvents like Hoppe's No. 9 for minor rust, polishing agents like Flitz for slightly more stubborn rust, and 0000 steel wool with gun oil for deeper surface rust. The guide emphasizes prevention and notes when rust has progressed to pitting, requiring professional gunsmith intervention.