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Gunsmithing (no politics)
GarandMarine:
I kinda hate you. But in a good way <3
This is how I spent my day:
These are the tanks for a caustic hot salt bluing process.
Bluing is a common finish for firearms and steel parts. Being able to polish and blue well is a cornerstone of gunsmithing skill, especially for firearms restoration work. Basically its a controlled oxidization to create a thin layer of black rust on a steel surface. This rust proofs the steel and provides a rather appealing aesthetic look.
Noxx:
Bluing and case hardening are the most attractive finishes available in my opinion.
Be careful workin around them dip tanks, you will find out about every tiny nick on your hands you didn't know you had.
Grognard:
@Noxx...
whoa. gorgeous find. Sooooo much envy.
GarandMarine:
Noxx because the caustic salts we use will EAT you, we wear full length aprons, shoulder length gloves and face shields. No fucking around is permitted with chemicals that eat your skin.
Noxx:
--- Quote from: GarandMarine on 09 Oct 2014, 06:15 ---Noxx because the caustic salts we use will EAT you, we wear full length aprons, shoulder length gloves and face shields. No fucking around is permitted with chemicals that eat your skin.
--- End quote ---
Nice. I wish the various electroplating shops I used to do service for had the same level of caution. I'll never work around that stuff again.
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