The Czickness LII.2…..the sunshine and roses version.

[mcapo]

I've really wanted a rolleyes emoticon for forever. Applies to a lot of posts...

Been married for 30 years....I can see that expression clearly with almost every post I make.

 

[T-DOGG]

I've really wanted a rolleyes emoticon for forever. Applies to a lot of posts...

I know, right.

 

[wtburnette]

I know, right.

Now if they can take that and add it to the "like" emoticons I have my wish

 

[T-DOGG]

Now if they can take that and add it to the "like" emoticons I have my wish

I realized after replying that I misunderstood you. Sorry, it was still kinda funny though?

 

[wtburnette]

I realized after replying that I misunderstood you. Sorry, it was still kinda funny though?

Again, the rolleyes emoticon could have been appropriate here...

 

[wingrider1800]

Tough crowd.

 

[T-DOGG]

Tough crowd.

 

[Leadeye]

Wow!
https://youtube.com/shorts/79BQCaZcW84?si=G1h2SNZBp8tD-La_

That has to take some practice.

 

[Firehawk]

Been married for 30 years....I can see that expression clearly with almost every post I make.

I married my wife for her looks… but not the looks she’s been giving me lately.

 

[Born2vette]

PCR at PSA, “today only” $500

https://palmettostatearmory.com/cz-cz75dpcr-9mm-91194.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=afternoon&utm_term=20240111&utm_content=

 

[Born2vette]

Got everything set up, supplies and chemicals all laid out, pot of boiling water, toaster oven, heat gun, gloves and carding brushes, etc.
After first application of Express Blue & boil


after carding

Second application/boil

After Second carding


Hoping to do 3-4 more cycles tomorrow and evaluate if more needed. Several on the the interwebs say keep doing until it no longer rusts with application of the bluing agent, others say until you like the color. So far am pleased with this first attempt but it is far from perfect/professional. There are splotches in a few places that I am hoping will be less noticeable with more rusting. Regardless, I think I will be happy with my X grade gun.

 

[MindfulMan]

Got everything set up, supplies and chemicals all laid out, pot of boiling water, toaster oven, heat gun, gloves and carding brushes, etc.
After first application of Express Blue & boil

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after carding
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Second application/boil
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After Second carding
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Hoping to do 3-4 more cycles tomorrow and evaluate if more needed. Several on the the interwebs say keep doing until it no longer rusts with application of the bluing agent, others say until you like the color. So far am pleased with this first attempt but it is far from perfect/professional. There are splotches in a few places that I am hoping will be less noticeable with more rusting. Regardless, I think I will be happy with my X grade gun.

"Carding" really smooths out the metal, and adds a shine !
(what is 'carding, Norm ?)

 

[Born2vette]

"Carding" really smooths out the metal, and adds a shine !
(what is 'carding, Norm ?)

Carding is where you take a fine stainless steel brush/scotch brite pad/piece of coarse material such as denim and rub the metal to get the surface rust off.

“Carding refers to the process by which the gunsmith uses a fine wire brush or low-velocity fine wire wheel to remove almost all of the cultured black rust down to a uniform, thin layer. Iron oxide is very hard, and carding permits only the finest, hardest bottom layer to remain intact on the surface metal.”

 

[Born2vette]

Carding is also hard on my old back and shoulders.

 

[MindfulMan]

Carding is where you take a fine stainless steel brush/scotch brite pad/piece of coarse material such as denim and rub the metal to get the surface rust off.

“Carding refers to the process by which the gunsmith uses a fine wire brush or low-velocity fine wire wheel to remove almost all of the cultured black rust down to a uniform, thin layer. Iron oxide is very hard, and carding permits only the finest, hardest bottom layer to remain intact on the surface metal.”

Understood !

 

[Leadeye]

Got everything set up, supplies and chemicals all laid out, pot of boiling water, toaster oven, heat gun, gloves and carding brushes, etc.
After first application of Express Blue & boil

View attachment 324988
after carding
View attachment 324989
Second application/boil
View attachment 324990
After Second carding
View attachment 324991View attachment 324992
View attachment 324993View attachment 324994
Hoping to do 3-4 more cycles tomorrow and evaluate if more needed. Several on the the interwebs say keep doing until it no longer rusts with application of the bluing agent, others say until you like the color. So far am pleased with this first attempt but it is far from perfect/professional. There are splotches in a few places that I am hoping will be less noticeable with more rusting. Regardless, I think I will be happy with my X grade gun.

Looks good.

 

[jagee]

 

[jagee]

 

[KJQ6945]

 

[KJQ6945]

Got up to 71 today, 66 currently. The calm before the storm…..