tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post8690230291173155975..comments2023-10-18T02:01:33.980-07:00Comments on My peculiar nature: Quick rust bluing--- Back in black!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740185043053833321noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-80337100780599689142020-02-10T22:43:20.070-08:002020-02-10T22:43:20.070-08:00Distilled or purified water. Most tap has chlorine...Distilled or purified water. Most tap has chlorine Little Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438691194983540671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-25921310249533760762020-02-10T22:40:48.079-08:002020-02-10T22:40:48.079-08:00Purified water for boiling gives much more even co...Purified water for boiling gives much more even coatLittle Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438691194983540671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-12963620646174363312020-01-16T16:23:58.460-08:002020-01-16T16:23:58.460-08:00Worked great for me on a TT-33 magazine that was i...Worked great for me on a TT-33 magazine that was in fair condition. I soaked it in vinegar for about 3 hours, I did not want to sand or stone only add some appearance and rust prevention. I did 4 cycles of the process and it came out quite nicely..good stuff!Bill J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06784872992178820918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-1858790518866404212018-11-19T13:18:29.888-08:002018-11-19T13:18:29.888-08:00I've tried the process twice, but unfortunatel...I've tried the process twice, but unfortunately with not very good results. First time I got "scared" that was removing all the bluing. So I stopped carding and then it started to rust after the process over a few days. It left some quite deep pittings. Today I've tried again and this time I've tried carding. But this time the results were even worse. Not only I didn't get a even bluing, the pitting was there during the process. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Anyone have any suggestions? Also, I'm using tap water, some places say it needs to be distilled or deionized wated. Is that so? Thanks in advanceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877439951513000432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-257009021753646952017-10-12T19:24:38.591-07:002017-10-12T19:24:38.591-07:00I'm thinking of trying to blue an old iron tab...I'm thinking of trying to blue an old iron table saw top. any suggestions?bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990459425007985667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-75537181104195529082017-02-04T00:28:09.183-08:002017-02-04T00:28:09.183-08:00hey doing this right now on a firearm receiver. it...hey doing this right now on a firearm receiver. it works well using a 2oz white vinegar, 8oz hydrogen peroxide, and 1tbsp salt mixture. sanding the surface also helps the rusting process. also if you are in a dry climate i noticed that holding the piece over the boiling water will activate the solution a little more. i have also heard that boiled linseed oil works well for a sealing oil if you do not have any motor oil around. thanks for the write up and GL rust bluing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047682749545092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-69749355137605981492016-12-08T02:21:52.854-08:002016-12-08T02:21:52.854-08:00Thanks for the info. It works!Thanks for the info. It works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-48805253093106699952014-09-09T09:08:22.258-07:002014-09-09T09:08:22.258-07:00Hi Sebastian!
The metal work is what is REALLY in...Hi Sebastian!<br /><br />The metal work is what is REALLY interesting me currently. As I forge more tools, I am getting some glimpses of why these tools are shaped the way that they are, and why certain elements are indicative of "better" quality. Blog posts to follow! The hard part is getting good photos. My camera/tablet hates red-hot metal! My forge, small though it is, will be left behind, as we are most likely moving to Hawaii in the near future, but hopefully I will be able to set up something quickly, once we are there. Being split between locations can be so frustrating!<br /><br />The book of woodworking joints sounds interesting. I continually vow to practice cutting joints, but seldom find the time. The idea of cutting 1 new joint every day sounds so appealing. A daily meditation! Is there a simple way for you to scan the photographs? This sounds like fun!<br /><br />Thank you for your generous offer!<br /><br />Jason<br /><br />Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740185043053833321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-57914583056205904682014-09-07T14:09:50.247-07:002014-09-07T14:09:50.247-07:00thanks for the link, will check it out. I mostly d...thanks for the link, will check it out. I mostly do carpentry at the moment (live in an apartment now) but I'm slowly but surely approaching metalwork. Next year I move back to Chile where I have plenty of space and a forge set up already from the last time I went. <br /><br />I am seriously thinking of learning japanese. There are plenty of "old crafts" books on ebay from japan that I'd like to read. Got one on carpentry and really like the drawings, it seems to be a box used for practicing joinery. It consists of 30 something different joints, and I really like to understand the story behind. If you are interested let me know and I scan it for you. <br /><br />And yes, I look around here (right now I'm on vacations in Leipzig, but live in Graz) and wonder on all the trade secrets they had to make everything, from the beautiful doors carving to the walls and the stone streets. <br /><br />Regards<br />Sebastian<br /><br /><br /><br />Sebastian Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217512990715648095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-26900842286655655692014-09-01T20:36:01.907-07:002014-09-01T20:36:01.907-07:00Tsuresuregusa, hello!
I can't take credit for...Tsuresuregusa, hello!<br /><br />I can't take credit for any of this, but I completely agree! This process really turns a negative (red rust), into a positive (black iron oxide). You can't say that about very many things in life, in truth. What REALLY amazes me is that this technique has fallen from common knowledge. It's really pretty easy, and I like the appearance and the durability.<br /><br />I have been reading a blog written by a Japanese blacksmith hobbyist, and his interests and curiosity run parallel with mine. His work is very skilled! He writes at great detail about the details of forge lamination technique and getting that perfect forge black finish after yaki-ire. Both of these things are giving me trouble, and all of the other sources of information that I have been finding are too simple, not enough detail. Very helpful. Now if only I could read Japanese, haha!<br /><br />He writes about the traditional Japanese rust finishing process that he uses. The ingredients vary a bit, but the overall process is essentially the same. He boils his blades in a gallic acid tea, something with a lot of tannins in it. I have read of other people boiling in tea, but haven't tried it myself. I will very soon, though! <br /><br />http://knifecraft.blog.fc2.com/category1-6.html<br /><br />If I have contributed anything, it would be the "super quick" rust bluing, but I am sure that many others have figured out a similar shortcut. Good ideas evolve from many sources, and very little is truly original.<br /><br />Just imagine all of the wonderful things that have been forgotten.........<br /><br />Thank you for your comments!<br /><br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740185043053833321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3324046123100137801.post-33130216464962124482014-09-01T16:02:28.332-07:002014-09-01T16:02:28.332-07:00This is genius! I was never good on chemestry and ...This is genius! I was never good on chemestry and always wandered how to make the red rust turn black. Will try it really soon. <br /><br />keep the great work Sebastian Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217512990715648095noreply@blogger.com