These look handy for pliers

[slip knot]

I would dip it as is. I would like to see the difference in rust bluing the polished versus the blasted.

[Elroy]

I would dip it as is. I would like to see the difference in rust bluing the polished versus the blasted.

at this point Elroy is still on the fence. elroy had to stick his fat hand in there to get a focused shot. bottoms polished out fairly quick.

[nelstomlinson]

A deep blue on a polished surface is mighty pretty.

[goodfellow]

Knowing Elroy a bit and seeing his work, I think he'll polish it all. It's just his style --

[Uncle Buck]

Like GF said. Regardless what he chooses once Elroy gets his hands on it you can bet it will look great by the time he is done with it! 👍

[muddy]

Elroy does amazing work!

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[Elroy]

Knowing Elroy a bit and seeing his work, I think he'll polish it all. It's just his style --

Like GF said. Regardless what he chooses once Elroy gets his hands on it you can bet it will look great by the time he is done with it! 👍

Elroy does amazing work!

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Elroy appreciates the kind words................Thank you kindly.

there was some free time over the holidays and elroy simply elected to watch a few old movies while pushing a file.

[fatfillup]

Well practicing to skill up for a valuable project makes sense.  Good luck and yes, we want to come along for the ride

[skfarmer]

tell elroy that mrs sk would not approve of me clamping a vice to the kitchen table!

she is pretty understanding but that may be pushing it. i know my limits......

[Elroy]

tell elroy that mrs sk would not approve of me clamping a vice to the kitchen table!

she is pretty understanding but that may be pushing it. i know my limits......

Have no worries, that's NOT the kitchen table. That's Elroy's home office desk.

Knowing Elroy a bit and seeing his work, I think he'll polish it all. It's just his style --

Ray, you're fully correct. The rough polish is complete. Next step is a pass over the cotton buffer and it'll be ready for the rust treatment. let me tell ya, dressing in those forged waffle patterns on the handle faces sucked. Note the Elroy made, file sleeve made from a .45 ACP brass. Small files call for small handles.

[hickory n Steel]

That's an awesome choice for a file handle ferrule.

[Elroy]

That's an awesome choice for a file handle ferrule.

feel free to duplicate

[Elroy]

time for a buff

[hickory n Steel]

That flash rust will get ya for sure.

[Elroy]

That flash rust will get ya for sure.

flash rust..............not even close. That's red rouge buffing compound deposited on the first cold pass. it's a good indicator of the initial polish with the rough surfaces (such as the waffle pattern) readily holding it. As the work heats, Elroy paints the work with rouge.