How do you straw color a part?
 

was wondering how is it done?

Do a "search" (Link is at the top right of the page" in THIS Restoration and Refinishing Forum for "straw"... somewhere in the listings you will find several discussions on methods for strawing.

If you want it professionally done, I recommend you get in touch with Thor...

Welcome to the Lugerforum landrover!

Just very quickly and to oversimplify, the polished part is heated to around 400 degrees F, which causes it to darken to a golden yellow or "straw" color. It takes a fair bit of skill to keep from over-heating and getting the part too dark, or getting an uneven color because of the varying thicknesses of metal in the part. Now do a search and see what the experts had to say.

Hello Chung,

Here is a bit of info. from Harry Jone's book, "Luger Variations" on page 52 :

<a href="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/h_jones_straw_info.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/h_jones_straw_info.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a>

I recall LF member Policeluger mentioning this some months back...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

I worked with Harry Jones years ago, if you will email your internet address I will attach an easy step by step guide to strawing. I have had several very nice feedbacks from folks who have wanted to learn this near fool proof method, tried it and loved it. One reported back just the other day how easy it was, following my instructions, and how much fun he was having doing all sorts of small gun parts.

Hello Howard,

Sign me up...pebbink@pacbell.net...

Appreciate the help...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

I'm always looking for another method !
Sign Me up with Pete !
"When One Quits Learning, They Must Know Everything".
and I've got a long ways to go before I Quit !
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ViggoG

policeluger, unless the process you have is copyrighted, why not write it up as an article complete with photos and I will create a page under 'technical information" naturally crediting the source... :)

Policeluger, add me to the list also. I'm with Viggo, I still have lots to learn and the desire to do so. <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> My email address is sgariss@bhinc.com.
Thanks.
Sid.

John, nothing I have passed out is copyrighted, and from my side I would like too pass this out along with a free and open note to all that I will email as much extra help as one may need. There is at the bottom of my directions, a note that I do this in my shop for $85, but would rather the do-it yourselfer try if they so wish. No one to date has sent me parts to straw from LF and that is just fine...but several have noted to me how well it works, and eazy to, I will clean up my notes, make it a little more profesional and send it along to you to do as you wish and to post on LF...to the LF members above, hang tight a copy is now on is way to you....after this, gun bluing by email:)...

Thanks guys for all your help I'll give it a try.

That just polish bake in oven at 440 technique worked out GREAT, I didn't know how easy it was. THANKS guys. Boy now I want to straw everything I have, it is soo easy and soo beutiful.

Something very interesting.Can someone let me know this guide? agoozis@yahoo.com I dont know if you can do it for me as I am a new member.Apostolos.

Hey policeluger! Lem'me see if I have this straight?? If I use your method for restrawing .... can I charge you more for a Luger that I sell to you??... or, do I have to pay you for restrawing it myself!! :) :) JUST KIDDING!!! I hope you've been happy with the Lugers sent thus far?? I sure have enjoyed the interaction to date! best to you, til....lat'r....GT

WHAT! the Lugers you sold me were restrawed?? oh well they look good. Real happy with the last one, in fact real happy with them all!

Apostolos....I have sent you some instruction on strwaing at home.

Hi policeluger! Nope! I could burn water! :) I'll leave the color changes to the experts! I've been searching for some more unusual P.08's for ya... no luck this week... best to you, til...lat'r...GT

Howard,thank you very much for these directions.I wanted this list just in case,for my records.I will not try to do anything with the M1900 Bul.I am afraid of John Sabato to excommunicate me!JUST KIDDING.

John no longer has this power....the worst that can happen here is he will require you to send him this Luger for safe keeping....good luck

FWIW, I noticed that 304 Stainless can also be strawed. The temperature may be slightly different than that of regular steel.

I discovered this by accident while working on my stainless stock iron.

Policeluger. I'd like a copy of the straw method you have. Thanks, Tom
Send to tmbhvl@fuse.net

Tomathvl...sent a copy today....let me know if you need help!

Policeluger,
send me a copy of the straw method also.

jamesegg@bellsouth.net

Thanks,
Jim

To "Frank" please send me correct email address

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by policeluger:
<strong>I worked with Harry Jones years ago, if you will email your internet address I will attach an easy step by step guide to strawing. I have had several very nice feedbacks from folks who have wanted to learn this near fool proof method, tried it and loved it. One reported back just the other day how easy it was, following my instructions, and how much fun he was having doing all sorts of small gun parts.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">I will be very grateful if you could send the method about strawing parts
this is my e-mail 1917dwm@waldonet.net.mt
Thank you in advance
Alfred
Malta

I prefer a Luger

A.Misfin,

It may interest you to know that you are not our only member from Malta... I just can't seem to remember who the other one is...

[Edited by admin-JS] I just remembered who our other member from Malta is... # 782, his member name is Phoenix... His real name (revealed by himself in a message posting is Steve Petroni)... Perhaps you two are acquainted? He has an envious Member Gallery Album for a Navy Luger Rig that he owns...

Regarding strawing of stainless again...

I was on a website the other day that stated the strawing temperature for the stainless steels is around 700 F. About 200 degrees higher than that of regular steel.

This was not a gunsmithing site, but an automotive site talking about the discoloration of stainless exhaust headers.

That is cool. Friends have commented about the golden color of my stainless headers on my Suzuki Bandit, but I hadn't considered it "straw." They were in the white when I bought it new. I have been told that they will polish up nicely back to silver color, but will turn gold again quickly, so I haven't bothered.

Chuck

Hi John,
Thanks for the information I know the Guy very well. We spend a lot of evenings talking about Lugers.

"I prefer a Luger ""

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John Sabato:
<strong>A.Misfin,

It may interest you to know that you are not our only member from Malta... I just can't seem to remember who the other one is...

[Edited by admin-JS] I just remembered who our other member from Malta is... # 782, his member name is Phoenix... His real name (revealed by himself in a message posting is Steve Petroni)... Perhaps you two are acquainted? He has an envious Member Gallery Album for a Navy Luger Rig that he owns...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">

I'd like a copy of the strawing method too, please. If you don't mind doing it please send a copy to me at bhairless2002@yahoo.com. Thank you!

may I also have a copy of the strawing method please. thanks in advance.

m. holt

mlholt@iquest.net

Policeluger:
Would like a copy of your strawing process. email ct4211@aol.com. Many Thanks&gt;

Regards Ken D

Me, too. 1saxman@GunBroker.zzn.com
Thanks, Gary

Policeluger:
I would appreciate a copy of your strawing process. My email address is b17power@aol.com

Thanks, Dave...

Policeluger:

Please send a copy of your strawing process if still available.

quack1t@netscape.net

Thanks,

Quack

If you could send me a copy I would really appreciate it.
My email is triggerhappy_sw@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Triggerhappy

I too would like to have a copy of the process. Thanks!

lee.heggy@kcmetro.edu

Lee123....here it comes, in exchange for some good BBQ !

I'd be glad to send you a couple of slabs. Short or long? Burnt ends? Having been in CA myself many times I know that what they call BBQ out there ,,,well, it just ain't. I'll over night it to you along with a bottle or two of sauce.

Lee

Policeluger,

Thanks for the strawing instructions, much appreciated.

Quack