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read the formula...it doesn't use any "raw iron"
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nitric acid 4oz
hydrochloric acid 3oz iron 1/2 lb distilled water 1 quart Nails work OK as long as they aren't galvanized
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no, Ron....I'm talking about the formula chuckc concocted..he called it the "Bern" formula....it's nitric acid, copper sulfate, ferric chloride, alcohol and distilled water
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Post...you might wanna try Laurel Mountain Forge browning solution.....it makes a nice finish and less prone to streaking than others....Midway sells it
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Sorry Bob...my mistake. I thought the formula in this thread was the subject. I missed the link for chuckc.
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