I kinda hate to ask, but

mrerick · 11-14-2011, 09:15 PM

Like the forms of bluing (rust and salt), strawing is a method for forming a protective oxide layer on steel. Strawing is done by using heat. When the steel reaches the right color, it's quenched in oil. This process is related to "tempering" steel.

There is a nice writeup about tempering steel here:

http://www.tpub.com/steelworker1/11.htm

Marc

Ezra · 11-17-2011, 11:39 AM

Thanks gents. I apreciate the fact nobody laughed, out loud at least.

The idea of this type of area for luger newbies like me is a good one. Much appreciated.

Ez

11-14-2011, 09:15 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Like the forms of bluing (rust and salt), strawing is a method for forming a protective oxide layer on steel. Strawing is done by using heat. When the steel reaches the right color, it's quenched in oil. This process is related to "tempering" steel. There is a nice writeup about tempering steel here: http://www.tpub.com/steelworker1/11.htm Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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11-17-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
Ezra User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks gents. I apreciate the fact nobody laughed, out loud at least. The idea of this type of area for luger newbies like me is a good one. Much appreciated. Ez