@@jackblackpowderprepper4940 Take heart my friend, I am dumb as a rock, and I was able to brown a very old Thompson center Hawken and a Traditions pistol, the key is application and wiping off with denim fabric about four or five times in 7-hour intervals and then a soak in regular motor oil, clean it off and wipe it down with w -d40. I made a video about it years ago and if you tube did not take it down, it may still be up. 2.5 oz is I think 19.96 and enough to do several guns, and you don't need a blow torch to heat the barrel ruining the temper and retarding accuracy with deformed heat damaged Lans and grooves.
@@ChacoteOutdoorRecreationThat's my biggest issue with the heat method. I won't use that way again. I'm a welder millwright by trade and never felt right about it. I was thinking of browning my .54 T/C Hawken. I will check out your video.
I did a Kibler barrel with plumb brown last year. Ended up doing three or four coats one right after the other with no sanding or buffing in between until the finish was consistent. Turned out beautiful. But it has to be hot hot hot. Sizzle water instantly hot.
Baking soda and water is difficult but doable, but you need to do it heavily to neutralize the acids. Vinegar or just soap and scrubbing then polish with scotch brite and you will be good. Your issue is just not getting the acids neutralized but under that rust, you may just see it came out beautifully.. The other thing is heat is important, i use a temp gun to make sure I am over 250 and under about 320 but 275 is the magic number. The only thing else I see is for that area perhaps you did not get all your oils from your hands cleaned off? That is the most important part along with temps.
Laurel Mountain forge 1971 Barrel Brown & Degreaser, do it in the bathroom when the shower makes it steamy enough to fog the mirror.
@@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation I really appreciate that my friend. The B/C plumb brown can be a challenge if everything isn't perfect. TY.
@@jackblackpowderprepper4940 Take heart my friend, I am dumb as a rock, and I was able to brown a very old Thompson center Hawken and a Traditions pistol, the key is application and wiping off with denim fabric about four or five times in 7-hour intervals and then a soak in regular motor oil, clean it off and wipe it down with w -d40. I made a video about it years ago and if you tube did not take it down, it may still be up. 2.5 oz is I think 19.96 and enough to do several guns, and you don't need a blow torch to heat the barrel ruining the temper and retarding accuracy with deformed heat damaged Lans and grooves.
@@ChacoteOutdoorRecreationThat's my biggest issue with the heat method. I won't use that way again. I'm a welder millwright by trade and never felt right about it. I was thinking of browning my .54 T/C Hawken. I will check out your video.
Do not give up on the plum brown method ! Get it hot so water sizzles but does not splatter ! and meutralise well ! the finish should be gorgeous !
I'm doing another pistol this summer and I will try it again. Thanks for watching.
I did a Kibler barrel with plumb brown last year. Ended up doing three or four coats one right after the other with no sanding or buffing in between until the finish was consistent. Turned out beautiful. But it has to be hot hot hot. Sizzle water instantly hot.
Yep. I have done a Traditions Shenandoah rifle barrel with it and it turned out pretty sweet.
Baking soda and water is difficult but doable, but you need to do it heavily to neutralize the acids. Vinegar or just soap and scrubbing then polish with scotch brite and you will be good. Your issue is just not getting the acids neutralized but under that rust, you may just see it came out beautifully..
The other thing is heat is important, i use a temp gun to make sure I am over 250 and under about 320 but 275 is the magic number. The only thing else I see is for that area perhaps you did not get all your oils from your hands cleaned off? That is the most important part along with temps.
Thank you so much my Friend. I plan on another build soon and will try again. Thank you for your advice. 👍
neat project *LIKED* and *SUBSCRIBED* --LT
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