16 gauge 32" VH 1 frame

[Brian H]

The gold is not an issue in the hardening process, what you see goes in the furnace. Someone better than me, maybe Edgar, can comment on the specifics of hardening. I think hardening is done between 1250-1500 F, gold melts at 1946 F so the math works.

Barrels finished up.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Brian Hornacek

The gold is not an issue in the hardening process, what you see goes in the furnace. Someone better than me, maybe Edgar, can comment on the specifics of hardening. I think hardening is done between 1250-1500 F, gold melts at 1946 F so the math works.

Barrels finished up.

Brian, I hear some people are firing to mid 1500 degree range to achieve certain colors, but they aren't hardening until you get to the 1625-1650 range, then quenched. Strictly speaking, there should be a temper-stress relieving cycle in the 1125-1175 range after quenching.

[B. Dudley]

Yeah, gold inlays go through case hardening just fine. Providing they are cut in properly.

[Mike Franzen]

Man! Keep the pics coming. That is really an amazing upgrade. I can’t wait to see the wood.

[Brian H]

Thanks Edgar, I would have been guessing.

Today the trigger guard was completed. I am very happy with the piercing, it should look familiar in style to Parker’s you may have seen.

Have a great day everyone.

[Setter Man]

The workmanship is far beyond my comprehension. Wow!

[Brian H]

Everything is done but the skeleton plate. I am very happy with the result.

[Bindlestiff]

Wow, nicely done!!!!

[Wild Skies]

Like I said previously in this thread . . . the engraving is drop dead gorgeous -- the engraving has been well defined and set off by the wonderful border engraving.

[edgarspencer]

The Grip Cap is so beautiful. What will the finish treatment be?