Rust Bluing: Can You Do It At Home? Part II
Once the red oxide converts to black (this will be obvious to the naked eye), it’s time to “card” off (remove) the excess rust.
Home Charcoal Bluing Test
Charcoal bluing is one of the traditional bluing methods used on many fine firearms (including vintage Colts & Winchesters). The process involves packing the steel in charcoal and “cooking” it at approximately 800 degrees for several hours. To hear many tell it, it’s just that simple and can literally be done in a pile of hot coals. We decided to put this to the test.
How to Make Bacon
Even individuals who reject gun ownership and hunting—and some vegetarians—have a hard time resisting fresh bacon made from a wild hog.
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