Hot oil dipping frames?

tommiwommi · #1 05-28-2010, 03:43 PM

I have 2 old national eagle frames laying around (just iron, no finish) And I have been wanting to do the hot oil finish on them.
I've used gun blueing before and liked how it turned out. But I've actually never asked anyone how to do the hot oil thing. I was always under the assumption that you just heated the frames and then dipped. But I don't know to be honest.
Any help would be great, thanks

travelingtom · #2 05-29-2010, 07:41 AM

heat and the dirtiest oil you have, and i mean hot, like cherry red

Joe · #3 05-29-2010, 12:49 PM

Repeat if necessary. Flare ups can happen, so be ready for a fire.

spuncyco · #4 05-30-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe

Repeat if necessary. Flare ups can happen, so be ready for a fire.

Fire and a s&!tload of smoke. Seriously a s&!tload.

tommiwommi · #5 05-30-2010, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys!, I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but kinda wanted to get some extra knowledge on the subject before I acted on it. I'll have to post photos later. I'll be back home next week to do this. Thanks again

brenthale · #6 06-01-2010, 02:30 PM

Stinky smoke, do it outside.

tommiwommi · #7 06-01-2010, 03:56 PM

Definately, lol! I could imagine it could be a bit of a fire hazard indoors as well.

Andres · #8 06-05-2010, 07:15 PM

what if you're trying to oil dip brazed frames? is it possible without it falling apart?

travelingtom · #9 06-06-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Andres

what if you're trying to oil dip brazed frames? is it possible without it falling apart?

as long as you dont reach the melting point of the material being used in the machine, which i dont even think is possible. but yah it should work fine

FallenKing · #10 06-06-2010, 12:36 PM

If you repeat the process you may ruin the even finish, because it will burn your past coat, but some times this gives the machine some character.