Kitchen Stove Parkerizing

At a glance..

Parkerizing, bonderizing, phosphating, or phosphatizing is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion and increasing its resistance to wear through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion coating. This book provides instruction for "home-brew" parkerizing.

The details..

'Kitchen Stove Parkerizing' is a guide written by Dick Culver that teaches readers how to create an iron phosphate finish on metal parts. The process involves the use of only four ingredients: phosphoric acid, powdered manganese dioxide, distilled water, and steel wool. This book provides step-by-step instructions for creating this chemical reaction in your own kitchen with common household items.

The author emphasizes safety precautions throughout the book as he acknowledges that working with chemicals can be dangerous if not handled properly. He advises wearing gloves and eye protection when handling boiling solutions containing acids or other hazardous materials. Additionally, he recommends preparing one's workspace before beginning the process of parkerizing any metal part.

Culver also shares tips for achieving optimal results such as ensuring all grease has been removed from the surface of the part prior to submerging it into solution so that it doesn't cause discoloration during treatment; letting each piece soak in solution for approximately twenty minutes (depending on desired texture); rinsing thoroughly with hot running water immediately after removing from solution; allowing time for drying completely before applying lubricant spray onto finished product;

In conclusion, Kitchen Stove Parkerizing offers an accessible way to achieve professional-grade finishes without having access expensive equipment or specialized knowledge about metallurgy. With clear instructions and helpful advice provided by experienced writer Dick Culver who has used this method himself many times over several decades - anyone interested in DIY gunsmithing will find valuable information within these pages.