Inletting Black

[TeutonJohn]

I'm working on rifle, any idea where I can buy inletting black? I've looked on track of the wolf and Log Cabin, both are out of stock.

 

[lester harris]

Try Brownells

 

[64Springer]

A jumbo black sharpie works well in a pinch.

 

[James Kopp]

so does holding it over a candle to develop soot ..which can be pressed agains the wood as well

 

[Col. Batguano]

The soot method (many ways of getting it) applied will be easier to deal with in the end. Material like inletting black or lipstick has grease and wax in it which finds its' way in to the pores of the wood and is a real bugger to get out of there. In contrast, soot is "dry" and comes off easily with a scraper.

Note; With all of this stuff sanding it will sort of grind it in to the wood. Much better to scrape. The added advantage of soot is that it cleans up off your hands and things much easier.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Jarros inletting black. Been using it 43 years. I get about 125 guns made per jar.
If you're getting it all-over you and everything else you are using too much.

 

[SDSmlf]

Another easy option is Prussian Blue, available at your local auto parts store, maybe $5 - $6. Likely in stock. A tube will last a long time.

 

[NorthFork]

An oil lamp without the chimney or cheap candle soot works well too.

 

[TDM]

Another easy option is Prussian Blue, available at your local auto parts store, maybe $5 - $6. Likely in stock. A tube will last a long time.

I like Prussian Blue, but my hands look like one of those cartoon blue smurfs after using.

 

[SDSmlf]

I like Prussian Blue, but my hands look like one of those cartoon blue smurfs after using.

Then you are using way too much. Try just a little bit of the stuff on something like a toothbrush. As long as you don’t use it for brushing your teeth, you’ll be fine.

 

[Buffalorunner]

Try using thin plastic gloves. Cheap 400 to the box. Keeps hands clean. Try Walmart or Harbor freight.

 

[brushyspoons]

I'm working on rifle, any idea where I can buy inletting black? I've looked on track of the wolf and Log Cabin, both are out of stock.

I was going to tell you to check MLBS since that’s where I bought my Jarrow’s, but it looks like they’re out of stock too. Did the maker of Jarrow’s close up shop? I can’t find it available anywhere

 

[ord sgt]

Ask a female in your life for a tube of lipstick. Which color does not matter. Red works, but use whatever you can get for free.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I was going to tell you to check MLBS since that’s where I bought my Jarrow’s, but it looks like they’re out of stock too. Did the maker of Jarrow’s close up shop? I can’t find it available anywhere

Beats me. Looks like I have about 50 guns worth left in my jar. I'll never live long enough to empty it.

 

[R Ellis]

Amazon has it or I sometimes use a black crayon

 

[TDM]

My inletting black came from TOW.

 

[waksupi]

I use old motor oil, and an acid brush.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Why in hell would you put oil on an unstained, unfinished piece of wood?
Future staining, and finishing will for sure be hindered.
There are many products that will do the job MUCH better than any kind of oil.

 

[deerstalkert]

I use charcoal ground to float mixed with virgin olive oil.
have never had it stain or disrupt any stain. just my experience.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Prussian Blue. It doesn't seem to penetrate the wood and is less messy than Jarrows. I don't worry about getting my fingers a little dirty anyway.