Refinishing process (Ted)

BILL · 05-07-2001, 09:31 PM

Would it be possible to add the basic steps of refinishing a Luger in our Technical Information section? Actual photos of the major steps..showing the before, the disassembled parts, the stripping, the finishing, the bluing, the carding and the finished product? I would like to see them but Ted and I live so far away from each other.

Ted · 05-07-2001, 09:41 PM

I think I will pass on the request! I prefer to look at the before and after pics. I REALLY dont talk about my work, sorry! I may be a bit of recluse when it comes to the actual work. Hugh might grant your wish, he is a master. I do my own little Nuances that make my Lugers personal by me. I am a not a master, but I am secretive. And by the way some see me any time, I will be glad to show you items that are incoming or outgoing. Ted

Hugh · 05-07-2001, 10:08 PM

Bill! You can't expect the master to give away his trade secrets! Directions for bluing firearms can be found in several books on gunsmithing that are available on the web and thru the GUNLIST or SHOTGUN NEWS. The basic steps are 1) Complete disassembly 2)Remove all old bluing by chemical or mechanical means 3) Polish out all pits and rust spots. 4)completely degrease 5)Proceed with actual bluing of which there are basically two kinds a) hot bath chemical "blackening" or b) rust bluing. The hot bath system requires equipment and dangerous chemicals that only should be attempted by a professional. Rust bluing can be done at home with a minimum of equipment but is very labor intensive.

Ted · 05-07-2001, 10:21 PM

Thanks Hugh, excellent!

BILL · 05-09-2001, 12:49 AM

Points well taken..

Ted · 05-09-2001, 07:32 AM

No problem, Bill, just come see me and I can show you various Lugers in various stages of rework! I just sent Dok pics of his finished "Jewel" Ted

BILL · 05-09-2001, 06:48 PM

Thanks, Ted. I just saw the pics of the 'Jewel'..it is amazing what you can do (looking at the before and after leaves me mystified). I think it goes back to my childhood when I would see a good stage magician..I always wanted him to slowly walk me through the magic (but as you know, that doesn't ever happen). Keep up the good work and reserve a spot somewhere out there in time for me (I will camp out and watch the master perform). Later, Bill

Ted · 05-09-2001, 06:55 PM

I do it with smoke and mirrors, lol! I was blessed with good teachers myself, especially Hugh Clark! Ted

05-07-2001, 09:31 PM	#1
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Refinishing process (Ted) Would it be possible to add the basic steps of refinishing a Luger in our Technical Information section? Actual photos of the major steps..showing the before, the disassembled parts, the stripping, the finishing, the bluing, the carding and the finished product? I would like to see them but Ted and I live so far away from each other.

05-07-2001, 09:41 PM	#2
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) I think I will pass on the request! I prefer to look at the before and after pics. I REALLY dont talk about my work, sorry! I may be a bit of recluse when it comes to the actual work. Hugh might grant your wish, he is a master. I do my own little Nuances that make my Lugers personal by me. I am a not a master, but I am secretive. And by the way some see me any time, I will be glad to show you items that are incoming or outgoing. Ted

05-07-2001, 10:08 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) Bill! You can't expect the master to give away his trade secrets! Directions for bluing firearms can be found in several books on gunsmithing that are available on the web and thru the GUNLIST or SHOTGUN NEWS. The basic steps are 1) Complete disassembly 2)Remove all old bluing by chemical or mechanical means 3) Polish out all pits and rust spots. 4)completely degrease 5)Proceed with actual bluing of which there are basically two kinds a) hot bath chemical "blackening" or b) rust bluing. The hot bath system requires equipment and dangerous chemicals that only should be attempted by a professional. Rust bluing can be done at home with a minimum of equipment but is very labor intensive.

05-07-2001, 10:21 PM	#4
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) Thanks Hugh, excellent!

05-09-2001, 12:49 AM	#5
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) Points well taken..

05-09-2001, 07:32 AM	#6
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) No problem, Bill, just come see me and I can show you various Lugers in various stages of rework! I just sent Dok pics of his finished "Jewel" Ted

05-09-2001, 06:48 PM	#7
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) Thanks, Ted. I just saw the pics of the 'Jewel'..it is amazing what you can do (looking at the before and after leaves me mystified). I think it goes back to my childhood when I would see a good stage magician..I always wanted him to slowly walk me through the magic (but as you know, that doesn't ever happen). Keep up the good work and reserve a spot somewhere out there in time for me (I will camp out and watch the master perform). Later, Bill

05-09-2001, 06:55 PM	#8
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Refinishing process (Ted) I do it with smoke and mirrors, lol! I was blessed with good teachers myself, especially Hugh Clark! Ted