anti scaling non-scaling compound

[PeterT]

You boom-boom guys, this product was recommended on a model engineering forum to prevent scaling on delicate parts when heat treated. I have ordered from Brownell's before but its a $ PITA. Is this available in Canada under a different name or maybe its re-packaged something-or-other chemical?

BROWNELLS NON-SCALING COMPOUND | Brownells

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[Susquatch]

Don't use it. Can't help Peter.

 

[ChazzC]

You boom-boom guys, this product was recommended on a model engineering forum to prevent scaling on delicate parts when heat treated. I have ordered from Brownell's before but its a $ PITA. Is this available in Canada under a different name or maybe its re-packaged something-or-other chemical?

BROWNELLS NON-SCALING COMPOUND | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Metal Bluing products are available in our Tools & Cleaning Department.

www.brownells.com

Not only US$25 a pound, but like many things at Brownells, "Out of Stock."

I believe that Chris (Clickspring) uses a Boric Acid paste when heat treating (Gunsmith Kinks II also references this, along with “PBC Compound”, which is also costly), and Guy Lautard recommends coating small tools with softened bar soap (and an overnight soak in salt & vinegar – didn't I refer to this recently?) to avoid scaling.