Birchwood Casey Gun Bluing | How To Cold Blue

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    This is the entire process from start to finish on using a gun blue kit. The kit that I used can be found on Amazon Prime for around $30 shipped. This kit produces very nice results as long as you follow the directions and keep the surfaces very clean.
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  • @Calvin-hr3iu
    @Calvin-hr3iu 4 роки тому +57

    I followed you step by step now the slide on my old ruger p95 looks new. Looked so good my wife thought I bought a new gun lol thanks

    • @doktormomo2023
      @doktormomo2023 3 роки тому +5

      dangerous accusation. have a hard enough time actually coming up with explanations for real new purchases

    • @danielsmith5023
      @danielsmith5023 2 роки тому

      Fair dinkum , I have been thinking about redoing an old single shot break action shoddy . After hearing what you said I'm going to give it a go . Thanks mate , Cheers for Australia . Regards Dan 👍

  • @notwocdivad
    @notwocdivad 2 роки тому +26

    Very informative thanks, one tip i saw elsewhere was NOT to dip the applicator directly into the blue solution bottle as it could contaminate the blue, always pour some blue into a different container just as much as you need, that way if you spill it you do not lose the whole bottle!!!

    • @kevinbarry4325
      @kevinbarry4325 10 місяців тому

      Wow.. excellent observation!!!

    • @alanballard2143
      @alanballard2143 8 місяців тому

      I've seen the same; thanks for the reminder..

  • @sahmadi1000
    @sahmadi1000 8 років тому +11

    Thank you for taking your time and showing all the steps an details. I have never blued a gun so it helped me.

  • @woodydroneson
    @woodydroneson 2 роки тому +2

    I am about to start restoring my old air rifle which my father gave to me when I was a teenager and I am in my 50s now, it has been sitting in a corner for many years time to make it nice again :) Thanks for the video, it makes it look like it will be worth the effort :)

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely 2 роки тому +7

    Outstanding work. You nailed it! This is a testament to "preparation is everything".

  • @wsweld
    @wsweld 10 років тому +21

    Good job on the video and the project's final result. If I may offer a suggestion regards to the final cleaning stage. Instead of wiping back and fourth which smears around and redeposits the contaminants. Wipe one direction, change to a clean section of cloth or shop towel, add more alcohol then wipe again. Continue the process until you have wiped the entire part to be coated.
    The end result will be an even cleaner workable substrate. My background is applying self-assembling Bionic Nanotechnology products to various surfaces. Our particles are roughly 50,000 times smaller than a strand of human hair, just to give perspective of surface preparation knowledge I have shared.
    Thanks again for taking the time to make this outstanding video. Will be working on my Father's old shotgun soon that I inherited.
    Take care brother!

  • @jeffryrojas4148
    @jeffryrojas4148 2 дні тому

    Watching this 11 years later 😁 going to work on an old 12 gauge Flite King k121 I picked up for $200 at a pawn shop this week.

  • @giantsrock21
    @giantsrock21 11 років тому +6

    Finally! Thank you. Now I actually feel confident that I can blue my gun compared to other videos I have watched.

  • @chrisb5222
    @chrisb5222 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the tutorial. I used your video to help me re-blue my late Father-in-law's 1940 Harrington & Richardson .410 shotgun yesterday. I'd love to post before and after pix!

  • @davidjoaquin141
    @davidjoaquin141 Місяць тому

    Awesome video my friend. Just what I need to re-blue my 1938 Mossberg 44 barrel. I don't care how long your video is, it was very thorough and I thank you. Also, the kit is $15 from Amazon.

  • @stevebrule3203
    @stevebrule3203 10 років тому +5

    Incredibly useful video! Also, the best music I've heard with one of these gunsmithing videos, by far! Have a Vz24 that was sold to Israel, rechambered for .308, I bought it for $100 at Gander Mountain as it was missing the handguard, rear sights, barrel bands, buttplate, etc, and nobody else would take it. The rifle is in great shape but the metal has an unattractive patina that is starting to give way to pitting and desperately needs a facelift. Was intending to blast and paint with engine enamel, but this is a much much faster and simple process, very easily explained! Thanks much!

  • @philchristmas6818
    @philchristmas6818 Рік тому +1

    I ❤ the way you oiled it up prior to the installation of the new Blued part, smart! Thanks for sharing your insights/ experience with us! Your video ROCKS!

  • @Kman31ca
    @Kman31ca 8 років тому +26

    Personally I love seeing the whole process. I don't care how long it is, just want to ba able to do a good job. Getting ready to redo my whole K 31 Swiss

  • @caraal-heli3787
    @caraal-heli3787 10 років тому +76

    Very informative! My only suggestion is that instead of the coarse Brillo pad, use #0000 superfine steel wool & dish soap. It will give you a flawless finish. It polishes so finely that you can use it to shine chrome without scratching.

    • @bmerrell41085
      @bmerrell41085 7 років тому +2

      Cara Morehouse well said

    • @njgrplr2007
      @njgrplr2007 5 років тому +6

      I would agree that 0000 steel wool is the way to go. It can be used with solvent or oil to remove rust spots and prep the surface. If you rub in a straight line, it also polishes the surface. In my experience, there is no need for caustic chemicals to remove all old bluing when touching up a firearm finish. I remove rust with 0000 steel wool and Hoppes #9, degrease with brake cleaner, blue over the exposed metal and existing blue, and then use some more Hoppes to halt the rusting process.

    • @The99lubie
      @The99lubie 5 років тому +2

      njgrplr2007 just did that with my 12 banger last week

    • @mikefinto4048
      @mikefinto4048 5 років тому +1

      I have a floor plate I just made, does anyone know what grit to take it to before bluing?

    • @kylerutherford7227
      @kylerutherford7227 2 роки тому

      also good to clean your cars windshield with.

  • @waxman6352
    @waxman6352 8 років тому +4

    Thanks for the detailed instructions. Great video! I will now be re-blueing my 1928 Winchester model 58-short rifle. Awesome!

  • @johnpantera4782
    @johnpantera4782 8 років тому +21

    Excellent demonstration. You maintained pertinent dialogue throughout that had me hanging on every word.

  • @FTHOODMP
    @FTHOODMP 10 років тому +5

    Great video, as a student in a gunsmithing course its videos like this that make it easier for someone who learns by doing as opposed to just learn by reading. Great Job!

  • @Littlejohn3691
    @Littlejohn3691 7 років тому +1

    One of the better instructional videos I've seen. Very thorough. Many thanks for a job well done!

  • @fort3463
    @fort3463 Рік тому

    You have a great technique. You are right very few give only the minimal details on how to. Thank you for your patience in showing people like me,who are bluing for the first time👏🏻🎶.

    • @SM-pu1vo
      @SM-pu1vo Рік тому

      How did it go? I am going to attempt it for the first time soon. Not sure what to do when it comes to the barrel and other parts I’m not sure about getting water into

  • @Joe_Goofball
    @Joe_Goofball 7 років тому

    I never had such good results with B-C bluing, but I never stripped off the old finish like you have. Might give that product another try. Thanks for posting this!

  • @eddiespencer1
    @eddiespencer1 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing walk-though man! This makes me feel a lot more comfortable tackling my Hawken rifle kit build.

  • @daveyjoweaver6282
    @daveyjoweaver6282 Рік тому

    As a fixit dude myself, I vote a very good how to video! I’ve done some bluing on old family pieces as well and well done sez I! As I believe we both well know, anything worth while takes time. I have subscribed and Thanks Kindly! I’m sure your Grandfather would be very proud of your work! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

  • @jackalvzz
    @jackalvzz 8 років тому

    Can´t complain for the long video, Thanks for showing the complete process

  • @larrym.6152
    @larrym.6152 2 роки тому

    Well done! Thanks for all the in-between stuff that most guys just assume everyone knows about. This has me ready to proceed on my project.

  • @canadianbacon9819
    @canadianbacon9819 5 років тому +1

    Length and directions are perfect thank you!

  • @Rocknranchman
    @Rocknranchman 7 років тому

    While the video is long it is packed with some good info about the process. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it!

  • @lease2007
    @lease2007 10 років тому +15

    Hey, I just wanted to thank you for this video. I started to give up on my old SKS and I found your video. I used this video last night at 330 am and after watching it and pausing it a few times while I did the process you were doing,I made my old sks look new again. It may not be exactly perfect but it let me know that I dont have to get rid of an old gun. I am happy with the finished product and I am sure that if i did it again it would look even better. Thanks for the help. This is the best video I have seen for bluing

  • @garydipietro5227
    @garydipietro5227 9 років тому +8

    Thanks for motivating me to go out and get this bluing kit. One thing, you had me holding my breath when you were slopping on the acid to remove the old bluing almost over you shotgun! S@%t happens glad you didn't splash it on your gun.

  • @Maxreverse
    @Maxreverse 10 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for taking the time to show the entire process. I will be tackling my project this week and will be referring to your instructions.

  • @anthonyharper8161
    @anthonyharper8161 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video ! You said you never got one complain. Well here is your first one ! Wish I saw this sooner ..Thank you .

  • @TheBerettaGuy
    @TheBerettaGuy 7 років тому +2

    I really appreciate that you went through all the steps. I'm getting ready to use this same kit to refinish the barrel and receiver of an old Marlin .22. Now I'll have no hesitation on doing this project. Thanks

  • @garyhutchinson7159
    @garyhutchinson7159 5 років тому

    Excellent video. I've just been given a approximately 100 year old 12 gauge double Barrel box lock, exposed hammer shot gun. After some research, its not really worth anything, but is in great firing condition. I'm going to totally restore it to its original beauty

  • @andrewwood9298
    @andrewwood9298 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the detail. You've been a tremendous help

  • @MikeyJ686
    @MikeyJ686 Рік тому +1

    I'm actually doing a Stevens model 30 16 guage pump shotgun, very old gun but man so well built, it's actually a browning design, even had the barrel stamp Browning Patent. Thx for the video, I was scared to do this but not anymore 👍

  • @Oddball-is-Here
    @Oddball-is-Here 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for the vid, thats the kit i was going to buy to redo my Mosin Nagant, and now i know its worth getting, much appreciated again

  • @danvredenburg4996
    @danvredenburg4996 5 років тому +1

    Nicely done.. the key with bluing is patience, and removing the old finish entirely before bluing. I have found to achieve a darker finish is allow the bluing to stay on over a minute, it will start to chalk up kinda like a white residue. when all done with process really allowing good drying time the cover with a good gun oil.

  • @John-vw7wf
    @John-vw7wf 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah exactly I'll see a lot of great videos and they skip over actually doing the step and only explain what they did very briefly describing it and I'm like well dang I'd really like to know how you did that. So I appreciate you showing all the way through from beginning to end! Plus you provided tips AND explained why you were doing things.
    TLDR: Long video good for explaining whole process

  • @tom77685
    @tom77685 9 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video I now know I can do this to save my old Mossberg.

  • @bruno_LISA011artisticvision
    @bruno_LISA011artisticvision 2 роки тому +1

    What a gentleman’s touch at the end with the wife , classic

  • @michaelward9880
    @michaelward9880 3 роки тому

    I have an old Browning Hi Power I want to refinish. I was going to take it to a gunsmith to have it done but now I may try it myself. Thanks for posting this.

  • @teddyteeth
    @teddyteeth 10 років тому

    Great video. Clear, concise information. Many thanks!

  • @jasonhull2163
    @jasonhull2163 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for this.. Local gun shop wants a arm and a leg to redo my Winchester 30-30. I will do myself. Thank you again.

  • @henryvandervort9891
    @henryvandervort9891 4 роки тому

    Great video, I have an old wing master can't wait to apply this blueing kit to .thanks again

  • @jasonb4350
    @jasonb4350 10 років тому +3

    im glad you take your time it has been very helpful to me thanks

  • @tashunkawitko7N6
    @tashunkawitko7N6 11 років тому

    This vid is awesome. Thanks for posting it. I've watched it twice and I am now and ready to blue my Milled Yugo M70 underfolder. Thanks for going step by step and making it complete how to vid.

  • @danielwatters6280
    @danielwatters6280 Рік тому

    Fail to do prep, means failing. Put that effort in and you will be happy. Effort and patience wins the day.👍😃

  • @slygalvez35
    @slygalvez35 2 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time to post this informative video! Much appreciated.

  • @triggersnob9722
    @triggersnob9722 2 роки тому

    This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! Fixed my magazine rather then spending 200$ ✌️👍👍👍

  • @joelouden6592
    @joelouden6592 10 років тому

    I used their cold bluing to blue the barrel of my Kimber 1911. I just cleaned it really good, soaked it in the blue, rinsed it with water, and it looks great.

  • @Redeemed427
    @Redeemed427 10 років тому +1

    Great video, I just decided to try my hand @ my old Winchester 37, it's in fair shape but I'd like to redo it. Glad I stumbled onto your video. Thanks.

  • @toddlesb19
    @toddlesb19 8 років тому

    will be trying next week ....thanks for the extra details

  • @bubbyscoresagain1720
    @bubbyscoresagain1720 5 років тому +3

    Recently blued the barrel on my Taurus PT99, using the same product that you are, and it came out perfect. Next I will be doing the slide, and a few small parts on it, then I'll be redoing the barrel on my 1911. This stuff is soooooo easy to use.

    • @juniorlink4448
      @juniorlink4448 Рік тому

      Does the surface need totaly undone from scratches?

    • @bubbyscoresagain1720
      @bubbyscoresagain1720 Рік тому

      @@juniorlink4448 I lightly sanded mine down, then went over it with a scotchbrite pad, before applying. That way any noticeable scratching would be gone.

  • @mauricebrown24
    @mauricebrown24 2 роки тому

    This is the best video I've seen on the subject. Outstanding. Thanks

  • @turkey0165
    @turkey0165 3 роки тому +1

    I was going to take my dad’s old savage rifle to a gunsmith to re-blue all metal and sand out the old stock and refinished but you know what after seeing your video I’m gonna do it myself and save myself $200 or $300 thanks for the video!

    • @lucyashley1966
      @lucyashley1966 Рік тому +1

      good job on cold blueing. but ive never had much luck with it after you take it to the woods. its always just come off if i didnt heat the barrel and use a rust base before adding the blueing.

    • @turkey0165
      @turkey0165 Рік тому

      @@lucyashley1966 Thanks I've changed my mind since I posted the original posting

  • @AndyDeMontana
    @AndyDeMontana 29 днів тому

    Thanks for this. Long video or not, it was very helpful.

  • @jasonspencer127
    @jasonspencer127 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! I just got an old family Remington 870 Wingmaster 16 guage from my dad. It needs to be reblued and the furniture refinished. What I thought was going to be a huge painful project actually won't be bad at all. Thanks for the long video, brother! It's just what I needed to see!!

    • @NPCSN
      @NPCSN 4 роки тому +1

      That’s crazy! I’m literally getting ready to do the EXACT same gun! Lol how did yours turn out?

    • @jasonspencer127
      @jasonspencer127 4 роки тому

      @@NPCSN unfortunately it's still sitting in the gun cabinet waiting for me to get to it. Things came up and it got put on the back burner. And I actually kinda forgot about it till I just saw your reply. I have some time off coming up in the next few weeks and will get to it then. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @blueovalfan23
    @blueovalfan23 7 років тому

    done an old 22 my dad gave me several years ago. i done used the shower to clean it lol. didn't hurt the barrel a bit. i'm talking about a rifle that had been rusted shut before i got it. turned out pretty nice but it was time consuming. had to take it apart and do each part. i'm pleased with the end result. not if those little scratches on my lcp turn out blended or close, i'll be happy. turns out a simple take down but that darned pin doesn't like to come out.

  • @sleeper10s61
    @sleeper10s61 6 років тому +1

    Awesome vid brother I watched it like 50 times while doin my 67e I'm happy I found this I cleaned my gun for like 2 hrs to make sure looks great thank u

    • @Archifx
      @Archifx  3 роки тому

      Still perfect as the day I did the video

  • @bobups2031
    @bobups2031 6 місяців тому

    You’re really doing a good job my friend,👍👍👍👍👍oopsss this is 10 years ago,but keep on vlogging,you’re really doing a good job which is easy for me to follow.

  • @alfreddesira4336
    @alfreddesira4336 11 років тому

    Your the only guy who explained the whole frickin process here on youtube!
    A BIG Thanks to YOU!!!

    • @keithscott3779
      @keithscott3779 6 місяців тому

      X2s ,was w,,ewq,, NM❤❤3😂
      eddsee😂 30:07

  • @PapaBeason
    @PapaBeason 9 років тому +1

    excellent presentation, now I might give it a try.

  • @hdbagger4266
    @hdbagger4266 5 років тому +1

    excellent video ,I am going to reblue an old adams 12 gauge single shot and came across your video very good thank you

  • @edcrabb
    @edcrabb 8 років тому

    I reapplied the clod blue about three times and it worked great.

  • @jackroacher551
    @jackroacher551 5 років тому

    Thanks. Got the same kit just to do stock. Your demo convinced me to do the whole project.
    PS - The dictation is fine because its thurough.

  • @jamescrouch8090
    @jamescrouch8090 10 років тому

    Awesome video. Glad to see someone take there time making a quality video.

  • @ricksalt6860
    @ricksalt6860 9 років тому +2

    Thanks for a great video . Just what I needed to know .

  • @AM_I_JUST_A_BLACK_SHADOW_TOO
    @AM_I_JUST_A_BLACK_SHADOW_TOO 10 років тому +2

    thanks for the step by step video. i was thinking of re-doing my 1922 mosin nagant and also a 1954 sks, both have some light rust, so better re-do them before the rust takes over lol

  • @davidgreen2442
    @davidgreen2442 4 роки тому +1

    If you submerge in hot clean water before you start the blue opperation it has a deeper Darker finish Great Video

  • @livefreeordie9041
    @livefreeordie9041 3 роки тому

    Very informational. very good video, not too long just right with all the right info. I love seeing the whole process also.

  • @Okie-Tom
    @Okie-Tom 5 років тому +1

    Very nice demonstration. Thanks

  • @donmckenzie1540
    @donmckenzie1540 3 роки тому +1

    Nice glad I seen this before starting my old gun

  • @jamescraig8601
    @jamescraig8601 Рік тому

    I'm the length complainer,lol, Your video didn't waste time. You stayed busy and on target. Kudos. A lot of half hour videos that talk about their kids and cats and wife, have nothing to do with the subject. The actual video could be done in seven minutes. I'll be back,thank you.

  • @lloydchambers5913
    @lloydchambers5913 9 років тому +3

    I am very thankful you did this video great video i should say very impressive and informative i am at blue stage i've degreased derusted been taking my time on my marlin model 6o 22lr.thank you im ready now

  • @apimpnamedslickback2748
    @apimpnamedslickback2748 4 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy these longer videos, ESPECIALLY when it's on an informative or tutorial video. Thank you.

  • @charlesc.plumley9755
    @charlesc.plumley9755 2 роки тому

    Ive used Balistol after applying the Birchwood bluing to stop the corrosion process on barrels.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @eversomellow2538
    @eversomellow2538 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Gonna do this to my Walther PP's slide. The finish was tarnished by a brand new leather holster. So when life gives you lemons lol. Figured id give reblueing it a try

  • @dinadaughtry8993
    @dinadaughtry8993 8 місяців тому

    When I was just a kid my dad and I reblued a black powder huntsman 45 Cal receiver and he used naval jelly to remove the old blueing, after rinsing with water we put more naval jelly unevenly and wiped in a circular motion removing the jelly a little at a time then rinsed it completely off then applied the cold blue in a circular motion the opposite direction when it was done the blueing had a kind of tie die affect that was really nice kind of different shades of blue, black and orangeish like it was antique

  • @jamie57061
    @jamie57061 8 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Adderadderadder
    @Adderadderadder 8 років тому

    This video was really cool. Ran across it by accident. Good job.

  • @danielwatters6280
    @danielwatters6280 Рік тому

    Excellent video now I'm gonna follow everything you said. You made this process easy when other videos make it seem hard. Thank you again Sir.I will 👍😃

  • @Jake-cz1kb
    @Jake-cz1kb 10 років тому +1

    Great video. A lot of time was spent to get it absolutely clean then he rinsed it with contaminated water between coats. Once it is clean, keep it clean.

  • @willspanish
    @willspanish 7 років тому

    Thanks for the video just what I needed!

  • @anthonyharper8161
    @anthonyharper8161 2 роки тому

    Amazing I just completed this job .. AWESOME . Sir . Thanks again.

  • @ryanward8039
    @ryanward8039 10 місяців тому

    I love how the cold bluing comes out when you do it right, however, slow rust bluing is a tried and true method that has been used for well over a century and provides a more durable finish on the metal parts as compared to a cold bluing which will come off much easier from use. Sure it is much more work, but that is the standard finish that I would offer customers due to its higher quality than other blued finishes.

  • @gauze1258
    @gauze1258 2 роки тому

    Haha, been trying to find videos on how to blue, good to know someone has a video about the gun I was going to do it on

  • @jjr700
    @jjr700 Рік тому

    Great video. Thank's for sharing your knowledge.

  • @YoMcFly
    @YoMcFly 9 років тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks man.

  • @taiming71
    @taiming71 9 років тому +2

    Lots of info in here thanks for the video.

  • @walkerwyse1047
    @walkerwyse1047 Рік тому

    Im a visual learner I appreciate this video

  • @scottwilson1258
    @scottwilson1258 4 роки тому

    Great Job ,Thanks for Having the Balls to try it.

  • @deathlarsen7502
    @deathlarsen7502 4 роки тому

    incredibly well done!!!!!!

  • @heathbelcher1853
    @heathbelcher1853 10 років тому

    Great vid. You did a wonderful job explaining and showing the entire process. The vid was not to long. It is perfect for someone that wants to learn how to do it right. If someone things it is to long then the don't have the attention span to do the job properly anyway...LOL. Thanks for a great vid. I have not used the Birtchwood products that I bought for a 1942 3030 refinish job. I have done oil jobs but with this weapon I did not want to heat it... but anyway. Thanks for the walk through. Great vid!

  • @granbusken
    @granbusken 10 років тому

    Great step by step video!

  • @budman1181
    @budman1181 10 років тому

    Thanks man appreciate the video not as complicated as I thought

  • @johnjames77
    @johnjames77 3 роки тому

    Great Job ! You are very good at teaching !

  • @williamgregory6684
    @williamgregory6684 11 місяців тому

    Great demonstration! Thanks

  • @darinmckillop5044
    @darinmckillop5044 Рік тому +1

    I'm going to try this with my 1953 Crossman 130. Thank you

  • @pincheburro956
    @pincheburro956 9 років тому +1

    Very nice. Trying it out myself here soon.

  • @rakanmh
    @rakanmh 9 років тому +1

    Really nice job. Very useful
    Thanks

  • @alangilliam7394
    @alangilliam7394 5 років тому

    Great video very precise on instructions thanks