Arch

you could try gun bluing. depending on the length of time left on the
metal you can vary the coloration.

James

Arch wrote:
I started making some inserted bit hollowing tools and it was so easy I
couldn't stop. Now I have a pot full! Half inch shafts, 3/16 in. bits,
maple handles with copper tubing ferrules, but I need to gussy them up
before giving to turning friends. Might be a hopeless task and turners
will just turn away, but maybe blackening or bluing and polishing the
shafts would make them presentable.

I've never blackened cold rolled bar and need advice on a cheap and
simple way, if that's possible. I've heard of kits that employ cold
methods for black oxide. I'm a pre-newbie in all this and need advice
and/or a referral. Also any other ideas re making my ugly ducklings
into swans? TIA, Arch

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