dakota.potts
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I had resigned myself to not being able to blue or finish metal at home, living in an apartment with no garage or outside work area. However, I have been reading about rust bluing and browning and it seems like something that may actually be doable with a limited number of tools and resources. It seems that the only thing that's needed is the acid ( with all necessary handling precautions), heat, a steam box, and a way to boil parts.
I can contain most things I would blue either in a pot (such as handguns) or a PVC pipe fixture for barreled actions. I do have a spare bathroom I could use to hold the scalding tank...
So things I'm wondering:
Is it safe to contain everything needed to rust blue or brown in a home?
What are some ways to boil the amount of water needed to cover something like a rifle (including larger assembled actions such as H&K, AK, etc.)? Most recommend boiling distilled water in a pot but somehow I see a safety issue with carrying pots of boiled water (heavy) through my house.
Does the boiling water bath neutralize the acids and make them safe to dispose of regularly, or are there special disposal requirements.
What say you, TFL? Should I consider giving it a try or am I in for too much?
I can contain most things I would blue either in a pot (such as handguns) or a PVC pipe fixture for barreled actions. I do have a spare bathroom I could use to hold the scalding tank...
So things I'm wondering:
Is it safe to contain everything needed to rust blue or brown in a home?
What are some ways to boil the amount of water needed to cover something like a rifle (including larger assembled actions such as H&K, AK, etc.)? Most recommend boiling distilled water in a pot but somehow I see a safety issue with carrying pots of boiled water (heavy) through my house.
Does the boiling water bath neutralize the acids and make them safe to dispose of regularly, or are there special disposal requirements.
What say you, TFL? Should I consider giving it a try or am I in for too much?