Finishes for Metal

229 topics in this forum

1. Finish for eating utensils 1 2 3

   By Cdworks, June 4, 2013
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   • Frosty
   • June 10, 2019

3. Painting iron in cold weather

   By Naz, January 21, 2012   

   • looking for suggestions
   • 12 replies
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   • Frosty
   • December 2, 2024

4. Paste wax ingredients question

   By Fish4evr, November 4, 2024
   • 4 replies
   • 579 views
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   • Nobody Special
   • November 5, 2024

5. Best Clear Coat for Complicated Sculptures?

   By C-1ToolSteel, March 4, 2020
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   • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
   • September 19, 2024

6. question on finishes used in 1880's on cast iron gas lighting fixtures

   By Johnnewby, September 11, 2024
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   • 382 views
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   • Frosty
   • September 17, 2024

7. Homemade paste wax

   By CaribouForge, July 14, 2024
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   • JHCC
   • July 31, 2024

8. Etching damasteel

   By MjaRings, July 3, 2024
   • 11 replies
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   • Buzzkill
   • July 8, 2024

9. Rust proofing permanently outside items

   By SlowJam, July 1, 2024
   • 7 replies
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   • SlowJam
   • July 3, 2024

10. Cast iron floor standing drill press restoration

    By JayTee, June 7, 2024
    • 22 replies
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    • Frosty
    • June 17, 2024

11. "working" finishing for non-knife damascus?

    By Hefty, June 4, 2024
    • 5 replies
    • 722 views
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    • Hefty
    • June 5, 2024

12. Hot dipping steel in aluminum

    By Cast and Forge, May 22, 2024
    • 7 replies
    • 780 views
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    • Nobody Special
    • May 23, 2024

13. Painted tools

    By Nobody Special, May 12, 2024
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    • swedefiddle
    • May 14, 2024

14. Bronze handrail finish

    By Iron Mountain Flux, May 4, 2024
    • 4 replies
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    • Frosty
    • May 5, 2024

15. Coppery finish for steel

    By Blacksmith39, May 20, 2020
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    • Nobody Special
    • February 20, 2024

16. How to Etch Cable Damascus

    By Chimaera, September 7, 2022   

    • cable damascus
    • etch
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      • cable damascus
      • etch
      • finish
      • finishing
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    • Buzzkill
    • December 15, 2023

17. Newbie Help in refinishing project, any Helpful kind advice welcome!

    By teamprine, October 2, 2022
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    • George N. M.
    • October 28, 2023

18. My copper plated projects need a finish

    By Jinxix, June 16, 2023
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    • Frosty
    • June 16, 2023

19. Ground Contact

    By tjdaggett, May 24, 2023
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    • gewoon ik
    • May 25, 2023

20. Blacksmith's metal finish 1 2

    By Chris C, July 15, 2019
    • 31 replies
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    • George N. M.
    • April 10, 2023

21. Clear coat with Penetrol - Discoloration

    By rstor, August 16, 2017
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    • Grete
    • March 13, 2023

22. Beeswax at 550F?

    By tjdaggett, March 1, 2023
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    • tjdaggett
    • March 2, 2023

23. Black Finish w/ Brass highlights

    By Shainarue, February 3, 2023
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    • Les L
    • February 22, 2023

24. Linseed Oil Application (basic) 1 2

    By LA9436, September 16, 2022
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    • anvil
    • January 5, 2023

25. Need formula to bring out metal stamped letters

    By tharpforge, April 11, 2012
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    • Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    • December 30, 2022

26. Rusty oceanfront 316 SS gate in Los Angeles - I'm at wits' end

    By mb9, August 31, 2021
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    • the other dave
    • September 19, 2022