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Old 02-27-2013, 10:26 PM
sikwhiskey sikwhiskey is offline
 
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Default Where to get Hot Bluing done in Southern AB?

Looking at getting some hot bluing done, nothing fancy a few trigger groups/ magazines, bolts/ pins springs and what not. Cold blue doesn't seem wear as well.
Anyway, wondering if there's anyone in SA that has a hot bluing set up that I can use/ rent or pay to have some parts blued and learn the process?
Been thinking of doing it myself, as I already have most of the gear, stainless steel trays, propane burners,100-500F thermometer, chemical suit, face Sheild, gloves, respirator if needed. Would rather try it with someone that has some experience though. Also suggestions on where to buy/make the bluing salts would be great too.
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Old 02-28-2013, 06:48 AM
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In Med Hat a gentleman by the name of Jim Rhodes does a real good hot bluing.
Off the top of my head I cant recall his number.
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Old 02-28-2013, 08:11 AM
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Theres a new guy in Lethbridge

Copper gunsmithing

I don't have a name but I can get one, my friend had some work done from him,
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:10 AM
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Hillbilly Arms in Nanton does it.
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:16 AM
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Default hot blueing

Jim;s phone # in Med Hat is 403 527- 6583
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Old 02-28-2013, 10:00 AM
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Jim;s phone # in Med Hat is 403 527- 6583
Jim is whom I have been using. I send my stuff to him on Greyhound and get it back similarly. his email: dustyroads20@hotmail.com

He has done nice work for me. If you have a double, the barrels sometimes cannot go in hot caustic. Jim does rust blueing also as an alternative. But, rust blueing is labour intensive.
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Old 02-28-2013, 11:55 AM
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Good information thanks.
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Old 02-28-2013, 01:24 PM
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If you want to learn how give me a call, Dons gunsmithing, 403 845-4808 I can show you the whole process, including mixing the salts. rust blueing and niter blueing.
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Old 03-02-2013, 04:26 PM
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If you want to learn how give me a call, Dons gunsmithing, 403 845-4808 I can show you the whole process, including mixing the salts. rust blueing and niter blueing.
Damm that phone #is 403 845 4805 sorry.
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Old 03-02-2013, 06:00 PM
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I got a 410 it needs to be done it has a little rust on it what would it cost
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