Fire Bluing

ViggoG · 03-01-2004, 09:52 PM

Herbert,
I would be VERY CAREFUL abouy Torch Blueing any Tempered Parts, ie; Springs, Extractors, Ejectors, or Magazine Latches.
The temper of these parts are critical and if over heated they may not be servicable and fail prematurely.
I would advise much practice before attempting Straw Tempering with a Torch.
Even after more than 40 years of experience I still Practice on similar sized steel scrap before the tempering of an actual part.
Viggo

03-01-2004, 09:52 PM	#10
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Herbert, I would be VERY CAREFUL abouy Torch Blueing any Tempered Parts, ie; Springs, Extractors, Ejectors, or Magazine Latches. The temper of these parts are critical and if over heated they may not be servicable and fail prematurely. I would advise much practice before attempting Straw Tempering with a Torch. Even after more than 40 years of experience I still Practice on similar sized steel scrap before the tempering of an actual part. Viggo