Doc Mark
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
I'm about to start my first firearm and I need to do some surface smoothing first. I've heard about "Swiss Cut Files" and "American Cut", but I've never seen an explanation of the differences or which is better for what purpose. How can you tell a Swiss Cut from an American Cut file? I've got a large box with quite an assortment of wood and metal cutting files that belonged to my father. I have several labeled "Mill Basta*d". I would like to know what files you use to prepare your firearms after stripping off the bluing. I do have a good assortment of flat stones to use after the files remove the bulk of the casting pits.
That brings up my next query. Since I'm doing my first gun work on a cheap 9mm that I already owed, I don't want to spend a fortune on rebluing. Please tell me that there is a brand of Cold Blue Solution that will give a reasonable finish. I know a proper hot blue job is the best, but is there any way an amateur can get good results at home?
Thanks for your imput,
Mark
That brings up my next query. Since I'm doing my first gun work on a cheap 9mm that I already owed, I don't want to spend a fortune on rebluing. Please tell me that there is a brand of Cold Blue Solution that will give a reasonable finish. I know a proper hot blue job is the best, but is there any way an amateur can get good results at home?
Thanks for your imput,
Mark