Hi Bill, I like your setup with the stainless planter tank and the electric hot plates. Especially glad you like my bluing solutions. I don't have a good answer for the number of bluing cycles except keep going until you are satisfied. I started rust bluing in 1972 but I'm still learning things from my customers. I will always try and answer questions through my website.
@@MarkLee-ye2ii Wow….! From the man himself. Been using your stuff for years and have taught many amateur restorers how. Thank you for talking the time to comment. Honored.
Bill, I love your videos and this week I am refinishing my 1894 32 special, and yes thank you for all your guidance and help on my projects! I truly enjoy it and this will be fun #5. Thank you!
I tell you what, this is the third video in the last hour that talks about that R.H. Angier Gunsmithing book. That tells me that I need to start looking for a copy online. Your bluing job couldn’t have turned out any better 👍🏻👍🏻
Really appreciate this video as I have a P14 Enfield that I received with a ton of surface rust but minimal pitting. This method will work great with it from what I've seen. Thanks!
Hi Bill, thank you for the video and the shoutout. This is Rob over at Still River Gun Works. I have been using the techniques you have been sharing with me. I use Mark Lee rust blue and have great luck so far. I’m learning, that’s for sure. I’ve made mistakes and even fixed mistakes I thought I had..but the process works and the results look great. I’m planning on posting the results of my restorations on my website and Instagram account.
Mistakes are never a bad thing if made with intent. We always learn with each doing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work on the ole Insta. Thanks for supporting me and the channel Rob!!!!!
Just did 6 sxs shotguns with mark lee express. Very easy to use. 3 passes was all we did on most. I did a 4th on one or 2 but I don’t think it did much. If the solution won’t rust the metal, it’s pretty much as good as it gets. I like all your videos. Love the restoration. Thanks
I've also been using Mark Lee's rust bluing and it is great. I agree 3 passes usually gets you to full color but I have normally been doing 5 just to get to uniform color. I will say on Winchester nickel steel, I've had trouble sometimes getting it to full color and have done 6-10 times to get to full uniform color. I do prefer the old rust bluing look.
Yes...I mentioned in the video that some steel alloys can be difficult. It was the Winchesters that I was referencing. Thanks for being here, watching, and commenting!
Your march to 10,000 subscribers will happen quicker then you think if you keep putting out videos like this. I know I'll be referencing your videos once I start rebluing this winter
@SixRoundsStudio I've been watching your videos for a few months, lots and lots of great information. I've collected 2 or 3 old Cooeys that are in rough shape, perfect guns to learn on as there are a million of them here in Canada. Been watching some of Mark Novaks videos on repairing/refurbishing stocks.
Per the instructions on the express blue bottle, it says to neutralize with water and baking soda after the final carding. I noticed that you went directly to the oil. Will that step be necessary. You did a beautiful job on that rifle.
Can express blue be used as a “slow rust” as in wiping it on and letting it sit for a while as the surface slowly rusts? I’d really like to not have to heat the parts. Can’t find any other slow rust solutions in stock that aren’t like $60 for a couple oz
Mark Lee makes a slow rust blue product for only 15.00 a bottle www.trackofthewolf.com/Search.aspx?search=mark%20lee%20slow%20rust I also did a video on using the product: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoO73uY4Jo0Vk/edit Hope this helps
I would use a Heat Gun. I don’t like a direct flame on the barrel. Cleaner, no gas on the metal. I would probably remove the receiver from the barrel. Carding Wheel would probably be superior. Kerosine for 24 hours is good for a soak. Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing uses Kerosine as the bluing starts to take a set on the steel.
Rust bluing is far superior in looks to modern DuLite or Hot Salts Bluing. Anyone who can polish metal, use steel wool and cotton patches can master rust blue.
used this product on a pistol of mine .in all respect i took all the precautions and found this product very undsatisfactory did not come out blue or black but a crappy grey i re did that pistol 3 or 4 times and it just looked horrible . and yes i have blued many firearms and by far this was one of the worst i have ever used so i went back to my own formula of bluing and it worked out very well i would never recomend this product to anyone if you have access to cerain chemicals then go for making your own you can even get herters formula and do a beautiful job on any gun
Very sad to hear that you did not have a good experience with this bluing method (I assume you were not using the "slow rust blue" formula? This one will result in a grey or silver appearance (it is use mostly for damasus). But, and I agree, if you have a formula that works well for you and you have the experience and the success with it, then that is the one you should use. Thanks for watching the vid and sharing your experience.
Hi Bill,
I like your setup with the stainless planter tank and the electric hot plates. Especially glad you like my bluing solutions. I don't have a good answer for the number of bluing cycles except keep going until you are satisfied. I started rust bluing in 1972 but I'm still learning things from my customers. I will always try and answer questions through my website.
@@MarkLee-ye2ii Wow….! From the man himself. Been using your stuff for years and have taught many amateur restorers how. Thank you for talking the time to comment. Honored.
Bill, I love your videos and this week I am refinishing my 1894 32 special, and yes thank you for all your guidance and help on my projects! I truly enjoy it and this will be fun #5. Thank you!
Thanks Dave. When you get it done we will have to figure out how to get together so I can admire your work. You have been one of my best students 🙂
great video-Nothing is more beautiful than rust blueing-I have done a old 22 Lr. and a savage double barrel all went well.
Thank you! It is a great product and can give beautiful results.
I tell you what, this is the third video in the last hour that talks about that R.H. Angier Gunsmithing book. That tells me that I need to start looking for a copy online. Your bluing job couldn’t have turned out any better 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you. Appreciate the view and the comment!
Old blue/black bluing and wood stocks, that's what a classic rifle should look like. Again, glad I subscribed, Ted
Thanks Ted! Thats why we call it woodchips and black steel 🙂
Really appreciate this video as I have a P14 Enfield that I received with a ton of surface rust but minimal pitting. This method will work great with it from what I've seen. Thanks!
Always glad to help and show what is possible. Thank you!
Hi Bill, thank you for the video and the shoutout. This is Rob over at Still River Gun Works. I have been using the techniques you have been sharing with me. I use Mark Lee rust blue and have great luck so far. I’m learning, that’s for sure. I’ve made mistakes and even fixed mistakes I thought I had..but the process works and the results look great. I’m planning on posting the results of my restorations on my website and Instagram account.
Mistakes are never a bad thing if made with intent. We always learn with each doing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work on the ole Insta. Thanks for supporting me and the channel Rob!!!!!
Mark Lee's bluing looks great. Have some coming from Brownell's. Thanks for the demo!
You are very welcome. Appreciate you being here, watching and taking the time to comment.
Just did 6 sxs shotguns with mark lee express. Very easy to use. 3 passes was all we did on most. I did a 4th on one or 2 but I don’t think it did much. If the solution won’t rust the metal, it’s pretty much as good as it gets. I like all your videos. Love the restoration. Thanks
Thank you Grant! Glad you are here! Mark Lee is definitely a great product.
I’m with you, I prefer the old style blueing over what they do now.
Everyone is looking to control cost and efficiency.
When I started blueing I used a piece of rain gutter with caps on both ends for boiling cheap and it works
Yep...that would work. Thanks for watching and commenting
I've also been using Mark Lee's rust bluing and it is great. I agree 3 passes usually gets you to full color but I have normally been doing 5 just to get to uniform color. I will say on Winchester nickel steel, I've had trouble sometimes getting it to full color and have done 6-10 times to get to full uniform color. I do prefer the old rust bluing look.
Yes...I mentioned in the video that some steel alloys can be difficult. It was the Winchesters that I was referencing. Thanks for being here, watching, and commenting!
Much respect sir!
Thank you for that comment!
Looks great! Nicely done
Well thank you!
Thank you
You're welcome
Good video, thanks Bill. Traditional bluing is the best, and of course walnut stocks.
Yep! Everything changes...but sometimes tradition is best.
Thank you.
You're welcome! Glad you are here and watching!
Your march to 10,000 subscribers will happen quicker then you think if you keep putting out videos like this.
I know I'll be referencing your videos once I start rebluing this winter
Well thank you Mike! Hope get to watch some of the other vids in the catalog and wishing you the very best when you do your own bluing!!
@SixRoundsStudio I've been watching your videos for a few months, lots and lots of great information. I've collected 2 or 3 old Cooeys that are in rough shape, perfect guns to learn on as there are a million of them here in Canada.
Been watching some of Mark Novaks videos on repairing/refurbishing stocks.
Great job!old fashioned is the best ! 👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
Thank you! Yep...agree. Sometimes old has its advantages.
Per the instructions on the express blue bottle, it says to neutralize with water and baking soda after the final carding. I noticed that you went directly to the oil. Will that step be necessary. You did a beautiful job on that rifle.
@@leehutson340 Actually I did neutralize. Just didn’t show it.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you for making the video.
Can express blue be used as a “slow rust” as in wiping it on and letting it sit for a while as the surface slowly rusts? I’d really like to not have to heat the parts. Can’t find any other slow rust solutions in stock that aren’t like $60 for a couple oz
Mark Lee makes a slow rust blue product for only 15.00 a bottle www.trackofthewolf.com/Search.aspx?search=mark%20lee%20slow%20rust
I also did a video on using the product: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoO73uY4Jo0Vk/edit
Hope this helps
Great work!
Appreciate it! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank you Sir looks great.
Appreciate that!!
I prefer the old gun blue finish. The high polish and nice wood is the best look on a gun.
Yep! Don't know what has happened to the industry? Well...yes I do 😞
I would use a Heat Gun. I don’t like a direct flame on the barrel. Cleaner, no gas on the metal. I would probably remove the receiver from the barrel. Carding Wheel would probably be superior. Kerosine for 24 hours is good for a soak. Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing uses Kerosine as the bluing starts to take a set on the steel.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate the feed back.
Do you restore for people?
from what he mentioned in other videos, yes
Yes I do. Appreciate you asking. Right now I am over a year and a half out so am not taking on any new work
Rust bluing is far superior in looks to modern DuLite or Hot Salts Bluing. Anyone who can polish metal, use steel wool and cotton patches can master rust blue.
Yes sir. Just a little time and patience to learn the craft
Thy
You are welcome.
I have a 1956 Winchester lever action 30/30 its got a nice patina. I would love to get this done.
If it has nice vintage patina (not abused) you might consider leaving it alone so that it tells its story.
Nicely done thank you
Thank you too! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
used this product on a pistol of mine .in all respect i took all the precautions and found this product very undsatisfactory did not come out blue or black but a crappy grey i re did that pistol 3 or 4 times and it just looked horrible . and yes i have blued many firearms and by far this was one of the worst i have ever used so i went back to my own formula of bluing and it worked out very well i would never recomend this product to anyone if you have access to cerain chemicals then go for making your own you can even get herters formula and do a beautiful job on any gun
Very sad to hear that you did not have a good experience with this bluing method (I assume you were not using the "slow rust blue" formula? This one will result in a grey or silver appearance (it is use mostly for damasus). But, and I agree, if you have a formula that works well for you and you have the experience and the success with it, then that is the one you should use. Thanks for watching the vid and sharing your experience.