06-24-2016, 11:02 AM
All most all (that's a disclaimer) home shop blueing attempts turn out exactly as you describe. Is there a plating shop near by? I do not know the status of gun smithing in the UK, but given the UK's restrictions I expect it is limited, but that would be another source of blueing.
If you go the plating shop route talk to them about phosphating. While not exactly the same as blueing it will produce (if done properly) a nice even black surface. It does need to be oiled from time to time to hinder rust.
BTW, you've taken on quite a project for your first go at machining. Mine was a drill point gage using hand tools (I still have the gage).
If you go the plating shop route talk to them about phosphating. While not exactly the same as blueing it will produce (if done properly) a nice even black surface. It does need to be oiled from time to time to hinder rust.
BTW, you've taken on quite a project for your first go at machining. Mine was a drill point gage using hand tools (I still have the gage).