Who Parkerizes?

Trapp · April 1, 2007, 06:37 PM

I am trying to get started, but I am a thrifty person (read: cheap B@$t@#d).

What are some cheap alternatives to buying a prefabbed stainless tank? My first gun I did in a crock pot. The Crockpot heater didn't heat it up enough, so I used my propane burner to heat it up and it cracked. I've seen pyrex used, but I cannot seem to find any the right size.

I have priced stainless and to fab it myself would cost upwards of $50 using 14 guage. What would be the smallest recommended guage for heating to 200?

George R · April 2, 2007, 11:15 AM

For pistols, I'd go go a restaurant supply house and buy a used stainless steel container. They're usually really cheap. For long arms Parkerizing Tanks.com on ebay is the cheapest. Brownell's is the best, however.

April 1, 2007, 06:37 PM	#1
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	Who Parkerizes? I am trying to get started, but I am a thrifty person (read: cheap B@$t@#d). What are some cheap alternatives to buying a prefabbed stainless tank? My first gun I did in a crock pot. The Crockpot heater didn't heat it up enough, so I used my propane burner to heat it up and it cracked. I've seen pyrex used, but I cannot seem to find any the right size. I have priced stainless and to fab it myself would cost upwards of $50 using 14 guage. What would be the smallest recommended guage for heating to 200?

April 2, 2007, 11:15 AM	#2
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Parkerizing For pistols, I'd go go a restaurant supply house and buy a used stainless steel container. They're usually really cheap. For long arms Parkerizing Tanks.com on ebay is the cheapest. Brownell's is the best, however.