How to straw question?
 

I remember seeing it in writing somewhere and as I recall it was 250 degrees for 10 minutes or so. I would like to do the trigger and safety on my Artillery.


Thanks for the help.


Dan

Re: How to straw question?
 

At 425 degrees, it took 15 minutes for thin parts and as much as 25 minutes for the thicker trigger. Here is a look at the result.




http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/19...ryShooter2.jpg

Here is another photo close up
 

Removing the safety was a breeze one I learned what was holding it in place. Dan




http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/19...eryShooter.jpg

Last Photo
 

Here is a look of all four parts. I think if I had to do it over again, I would turn the heat down to 400 and pull them a little earlier than I did. They look a little dard to me. Dan




http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/19...ryShooter4.jpg

Re: Strawing
 

Dan, I agree with the 400 degrees and watching them carefully, as thinner parts will be done quicker than thicker ones. Also the polishing is important. If you want them to shine, you need a high polish, but to look original just use scotch bright or steel wool. Tom h.

Re: Strawing
 

Also pay close attention to the direction the final sanding marks are running.

Re: Strawing
 

Thanks for all the help. Although all matching numbers except magazine, I just wanted to pretty up this excellent Artillery shooter.


I did use the Scotch bright on the parts before strawing. It did help to remove some light pitting. Polishing would have made them brighter but it is nice to know that this is how it looked originally.


Thanks for all the help!


Dan

Re: Strawing
 

jeezzzz dan,,,hope you didnt cause anyone in this forum to have a heart attack with your project!!!! hahahaaa

Re: Strawing
 

I did not mean to step on anyoneâ??s toes so to speak. I was just trying to see what I could do to spiff it up a little. If I wanted a real professional job, I would send to Ted's. Mine is a good example of what an amateur job looks like.


I sent the grips off to Hugh Clark for re-checkering. I'll post a picture when I'm done.


Ted's Strawing is ZZZZZZZZZZZ BEST and I mean that with all sincerity.


Dan