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?

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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

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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.

 

[gerritv]

Boric acid, eBay, ships from Oakville. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/156362785503

 

[TorontoBuilder]

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 BROWNELLS NON-SCALING COMPOUND | Brownells available Online at Brownells Today and many more Metal Bluing products are available in our Tools & Cleaning Department.

www.brownells.com

damn I saw a paste somewhere on a youtube video that was supposed to be fantastic. I remember thinking damn and I have so much stainless foil what a waste. But I can't recall the video or the product any longer.

 

[DPittman]

The home made concoctions I've read about always seem to be a mixture of boric acid and iron oxide.

 

[gerritv]

damn I saw a paste somewhere on a youtube video that was supposed to be fantastic. I remember thinking damn and I have so much stainless foil what a waste. But I can't recall the video or the product any longer.

If you wrap in foil, include a few bits of wood to consume the oxygen. Same effect as the other concoctions.

 

[ChazzC]

If you wrap in foil, include a few bits of wood to consume the oxygen. Same effect as the other concoctions.

SS foil is good for larger items, particularly if you have an electric furnace, but for small items the paste is easier and more convenient (and won't slice your fingers).