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  1. 15-02-2009, 02:10 PM #1
    barrel browner
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    Rust blacking and browning

    I have just re-discovered a family barrel finishing recipe after 20 years of re-search here is the end product. http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/v...eyrichards.jpg
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  2. 15-02-2009, 03:45 PM #2
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    I would say that is a 'no bad' job . Not many people can do a decent damascus job nowadays. Since the death of Paul Chambers I dont think there is anyone in Scotland who has a clue and the only other people I know of are Wisemans so its good to see someone on here with the knowledge to do a good job
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  3. 16-02-2009, 10:49 AM #3
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    Where did you get corrosive sublimate?

    Or is there a substitute sublimate?
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  4. 16-02-2009, 11:18 PM #4
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    Corrosive sublimate availability

    You need a very good reason to buy corrosive sublimate as it is on the poisons register. You can try Boots the Chemist but very unlikely to get a positive response and you may very well draw unwanted attention from others in authority... Even if you order some through commercial channels you could be challenged with your rason for requesting it as it is very poisonous.
    However it is very good in rapid blacking solutions and there are many formulations that use it.
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  5. 17-02-2009, 01:02 AM #5
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    ooooooh, thats nice! how would you go about getting the pattern?
    I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm actually quite enjoying it!!
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  6. 17-02-2009, 03:44 PM #6
    Westcountry Tony
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    would you be the newport guy. couple of people at my club want some work done by you, passed your email on.

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  7. 24-02-2009, 11:32 PM #7
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    rust blacking and browning

    Reference the corrosive sublimate I would advise strongly against using this stuff, my grandfather stopped using it many years back, and I wont go near it either!
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  8. 24-02-2009, 11:35 PM #8
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    Smile rust blacking and browning

    Hi Chopper I am the newport guy, regards to all thanks for passing on the email
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  9. 25-02-2009, 07:39 PM #9
    Westcountry Tony
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    I have passed your phone numbers as on guntrader, on to a club member thats looking to have some work done, Hugh should be in touch soon, hes local, will put a note up at the club in case anyone else wants any done.

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  10. 26-02-2009, 08:37 PM #10
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    Hmmm that looks good. I have a couple of damascus guns that could use re-browning, if you drop me a pm with your contact details I'll be in touch.
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  11. 16-04-2009, 06:32 PM #11
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    Contact info

    Quote Originally Posted by kingstonandy View Post
    Hmmm that looks good. I have a couple of damascus guns that could use re-browning, if you drop me a pm with your contact details I'll be in touch.
    Sorry just seen this, my contact details are stevensandjohnson@talktalk.net

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