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Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:59 pm
by P0H0
I’ve been busy degreasing and cleaning parts — using 000 steel wool to scrub some areas. I’ve been doing the prep all morning with no rush as it was 29° this morning. It’s currently 39° outside and maybe 55° in garage at 1 pm — this is about as warm as it’s gonna get. I will start rust bluing in about an hour.
Using warm water with dish soap, naphtha and acetone on the parts not as oily. Scrubbing everything about 3 times and rinsing with 91% alcohol.
Will be using a stainless mesh basket for small parts and wire hangers on the others. Springs are set to the side and just cleaned.
Pictures coming.
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:42 pm
by P0H0
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:08 pm
by P0H0
At at 110° I introduce the humidifier — another use for the thermometer (letting the metal warm for a bit first):
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Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:23 pm
by P0H0
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:48 pm
by P0H0
Oh wow! You definitely need gloves to handle the parts after they go through the steam. For those of you wondering if the steam pipe gets hot enough — the weight of the barrel and action suspended from the crossbar with heat bent the PVC pipe. Additionally, everything definitely converted — while the metal is cooling off you can brush the rust off with a finger tip like ashes.
Click for video of flaking converted rust
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Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:07 am
by P0H0
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:27 am
by butlersrangers
Looks promising!
Are you intending on shooting the 'low number' Springfield, when it's restored?
I'm not trying to open a debate, just asking.
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:49 am
by P0H0
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:48 am
by P0H0
Re: Early 1903 Springfield Project
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:51 pm
by P0H0