Heat Bluing A Set of Steel Clock Hands
Added 2016-03-02 01:56:39 +0000 UTCHi Folks,
This spare parts video started out as just another sequence within the "Motion Work and Hands" clock episode that I'm currently working on. But the subject of heat bluing steel is worth exploring in more detail, so I've broken it out into its own video, and included more info on the process.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Chris.
Comments
Chris, what is the material that you use for insulation during heating? It looks like normal fiberglass or mineral-wool house insulation, but I am not too sure. It looks way easier to use and set-up compared to pumice stone bricks.
Thomas Hutson
2016-12-11 21:58:05 +0000 UTCGreat to have your support Kevin :)
Clickspring
2016-03-04 00:19:49 +0000 UTCI never get tired of watching really fine work...... P.S. I weld stainless steel at times and you can see the heat range in the color
kevin todd
2016-03-03 23:16:43 +0000 UTCJust awesome
kevin todd
2016-03-03 23:10:57 +0000 UTCCheers Al :)
Clickspring
2016-03-02 23:41:37 +0000 UTCOnce again, very nice work. The degree that the color matches on the two hands says that you have excellent temperature control.
Al McKague
2016-03-02 23:39:02 +0000 UTCThanks David!
Clickspring
2016-03-02 21:54:43 +0000 UTCCheers Ørjan!
Clickspring
2016-03-02 21:54:25 +0000 UTCAnother great video!
2016-03-02 21:52:31 +0000 UTCWow that blue color is amazing! Thanks for educating us, very well explained video !
Ørjan Fredheim
2016-03-02 21:49:09 +0000 UTCThanks very much Matt :)
Clickspring
2016-03-02 20:51:24 +0000 UTCThanks Paul :)
Clickspring
2016-03-02 20:51:07 +0000 UTCCheers John! I think I will leave them as they are. Yes you can blue stainless, although the colors tend to appear at higher temps due to the alloying elements.
Clickspring
2016-03-02 20:50:56 +0000 UTCThose hands look amazing. Another brilliant video.
Paul Busby
2016-03-02 20:43:45 +0000 UTCAnother excellent video Chris. Will you paint the hands now with varnish or just leave them as they are? Also, can you use this process on stainless steel?
John Creasey
2016-03-02 13:41:21 +0000 UTCThe others on here have said what needs to be said. But I will say it again for good measure, "Perfect"
Matt Syme
2016-03-02 10:53:48 +0000 UTCCheers Mike!
Clickspring
2016-03-02 04:27:51 +0000 UTCHey Bob, yes a thermostatically controlled furnace, or even a similar electric tray is a great option if you have it. I've seen a few different pro , as well as shop built versions, and the results can be excellent. Its a funny process though, the line between success and failure is quite narrow, and its a vexing process no matter the tools used. Re the camera, I use a Panasonic HC X920. Its a camcorder, so no lens capability. But having said that the built in lens seems ok. It does mean I have to jam it in close to get close to the action tho, so its got quite a few battle scars!
Clickspring
2016-03-02 03:20:06 +0000 UTCI can't say it any better than PJ did. Thanks for the video!
Mike Michelizzi
2016-03-02 03:19:43 +0000 UTCMy goodness you have a lot of patience! Thanks for another great video Chris. Two questions. 1) Would a well regulated heat treating furnace allow more precise color? And 2) What camera do you use for your videos? Do you have a "special" lens? Thanks again.
2016-03-02 03:07:06 +0000 UTCHa ha! Magic it is then! Cheers Tom :)
Clickspring
2016-03-02 02:39:51 +0000 UTCNice explanation of the why and the how of heat bluing...but I'm going with magic as the real reason this works.
Tom Colson
2016-03-02 02:38:04 +0000 UTCThank you mate, so pleased you enjoyed it :)
Clickspring
2016-03-02 02:30:43 +0000 UTCKnocked it out of the park Chris! Really Great explanation of thin film interference with excellent graphic and examples that anyone can understand, imho. Also admired your forethought to harden them in a hard steel tray. Always amazed by your fine work and attention to detail! Just the best....~PJ
PJ
2016-03-02 02:26:36 +0000 UTC
