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Bill DeShivs · November 23, 2008, 02:22 PM

Using coarser steel wool won't help. Cold blues just won't get as dark as hot tank bluing. After a certain point, you are wasting your time.
Make sure you keep these parts well-oiled. Most cold blues promote rusting.

November 23, 2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Using coarser steel wool won't help. Cold blues just won't get as dark as hot tank bluing. After a certain point, you are wasting your time. Make sure you keep these parts well-oiled. Most cold blues promote rusting. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com