Videos tagged with Cold Bluing
This guide details the process of cold bluing a firearm using Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme Formula, as demonstrated by Roy Huntington. It emphasizes the critical importance of thorough metal preparation, specifically sanding to a 500-grit finish, for achieving professional-looking results. Multiple coats of the bluing agent are recommended for optimal coverage and depth.
This comprehensive guide details the restoration of a heavily damaged vintage Page-Lewis Reliance .22 LR rifle from the 1910-1915 era. Expert gunsmithing techniques are demonstrated, including custom part fabrication, metal restoration with cold bluing, muzzle crowning, and stock refinishing. Despite significant internal pitting, the rifle is shown to maintain remarkable accuracy.
This video reveals secrets to achieving a professional cold blue finish, overcoming common splotchy results. It highlights Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme as superior to liquids and emphasizes proper degreasing with 91% isopropyl alcohol or acetone, followed by heating the metal. The process involves applying the creme, buffing with 0000 steel wool, and repeating for a deep blue-black finish.











