Videos tagged with Metal Preparation

Roy Huntington, a recognized expert in the firearms industry, provides an instructional update on cold bluing a custom Smith & Wesson J-frame revolver. He details the critical metal preparation steps, emphasizing a 500-grit finish, and demonstrates the application of Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme Formula. The guide highlights how meticulous prep work can achieve a professional-looking hot blue finish using a cold bluing method, impressing even seasoned firearms enthusiasts.

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 a DIY method for cold bluing firearms, emphasizing proper surface preparation and application techniques. Key steps include degreasing, warming the metal, applying multiple coats of bluing solution, and blending with 4-0 steel wool. The process aims to achieve a presentable finish for touch-ups or full refinishing on less valuable firearms.

This guide details the process of repairing broken gun parts using TIG welding, as demonstrated by expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers essential preparation steps like removing old brazing to prevent contamination, the TIG welding process itself for precision control, and crucial finishing techniques including filing, the use of layout dye for fitting, and final adjustments with abrasive paper. The instruction emphasizes meticulous work for restoring functionality to older firearms.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates the technique of draw filing an octagon barrel. This essential metal preparation step involves using a single-cut lathe file, chalked to prevent sticking, to remove machine marks and scratches. The process requires careful, level strokes with slight downward pressure, moving the file incrementally with each pass. Protecting threads with masking tape and dovetails with inserts is also advised. Draw filing is presented as a foundational, albeit labor-intensive, stage before polishing.

This guide details the manganese phosphating (Parkerizing) process for firearm refinishing, as demonstrated by an expert gunsmith. It covers essential steps from initial disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning to sandblasting, the chemical etching process, and final oil saturation for corrosion resistance. The expert emphasizes meticulous metal preparation and the use of custom fixtures for an even, durable finish.

This guide details a practical cold bluing technique for firearm refinishing, demonstrated by Eric. It covers essential steps like metal preparation, controlled application of Brownell's Oxpho Blue, and effective touch-up procedures to achieve a professional-looking finish. The expert instruction emphasizes working in sections and proper heating for optimal results.

This guide details the process of cold bluing a Finn M91 rifle using Brownell's Oxpho-Blue, emphasizing meticulous metal preparation. The speaker, demonstrating high-level gunsmithing skills, walks through sanding, polishing, degreasing, and applying the bluing solution. Proper surface preparation and the use of heat are highlighted as crucial for achieving a professional, durable finish that mimics the original military blue.

This guide details a cold bluing touch-up technique using Brownell's Oxpho-Blue, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The process emphasizes meticulous metal preparation, careful application of the bluing solution, and controlled buffing to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish. The speaker's experienced approach highlights nuances in metal prep and chemical interaction for optimal results.