Damascus Barrel Etching

[B. Dudley]

Dale's process is basically the Oscar Gaddy "Parker" process.

Anyone looking to get into Damascus Barrel finishing should first get copies of Oscar's articles and go from there. Any variation from the process would be strictly dependent on individual circumstances from person to person doing them as well as environmental.

Dale told me that he was told many times by people that he should document and write an article on his process, he said there is no need since it all has already been written down by Gaddy.


Dale's retiring has left a hole in this field, from both a quality and reliability standpoint. I intend on eventually trying to do my own in house, but that falls by the wayside in my lack of free time to devote to R&D. And I am still looking for a reliable supplier to get my Dam refinishing done by. I have one hopeful now that is doing some trial work for me. We will see...