Dan Wesson model 14 reblue

[TINCANBANDIT]

Another refinishing job, this time a Dan Wesson revolver that we believe spent time as a sidearm for a security or LE officer. Pics and blog links below

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2017/02/dan-wesson-model-14-2-reblue-part-1.html

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2017/02/dan-wesson-model-14-2-reblue-part-2.html

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2017/02/dan-wesson-model-14-2-reblue-part-3.html

 

[arquebus357]

Maybe I missed something but I have to ask.....what bluing product did you use ??

Pretty gun by the way.

 

[TINCANBANDIT]

it isn't a "product". I mix my own bluing salts using Sodium Hydroxide (lye), Sodium Nitrate and Di-Hydrogen Monoxide (water)....

I had a buddy build my bluing tanks

here are a couple of links showing the process and the tanks

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-i-blue-guns.html

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2015/08/new-bluing-tanks.html

 

[arquebus357]

Nice setup. While your process is somewhat risky, It's much safer than the molten salts method which is downright scary.

I'm at the Mark Lee express blue stage of this bluing thing. I can see that if you have a bunch of parts to blue, your method has many advantages.

Many thanks

 

[dakota.potts]

It's much safer than the molten salts method which is downright scary.

It's not as bad as it looks. Just have to pay attention and wear your PPE

Megadeth shirt optional

I have a picture somewhere of the nice, swirling pink bubbles with the barrel in there.

 

[arquebus357]

I would dearly love to see a picture of those 600 Degree F. pink swirling bubbles. hahahaha thanks for reinforcing my fears of molten salts. I see you are standing OVER the pretty pink stuff so what happens if a drop of sweat should fall into the vat ??

 

[Slopemeno]

Man, does that take me back.

 

[dakota.potts]

I believe what you are talking about is nitre bluing where the salts are only used to trap heat. I'll be doing that tomorrow with a mini lead melting pot around 600 degrees so I'll take pictures. The above picture is a tank just under 300 degrees. To answer your question, a little drop of water would only create a small sizzle but the oil and salt content of sweat could theoretically mess with the recipe and results

 

[arquebus357]

Ha..I stand corrected. I figured all molten salts were at around 600 degrees F.

I have heard stories about plugged barrels exploding while submerged in these vats. That's a nightmare scenario for sure.

Be safe

 

[TINCANBANDIT]

yes nitre bluing salts are around 600 degrees, I do that as well, using a Lee lead pot.
Hot Salts bluing is done with water as the temperature monitor (adding water to keep the temp under 300 degrees) and is best around 270-290 degrees.

 

[dakota.potts]

It's funny that you mention the Lee Lead Pot... that just happens to be what I picked up on sale from Midway for the same purpose