[TheForge] Black oxide finish

[Robert B. Miller]

Hi, Folks:
I am new to the list (this is my first post) although I have I have read Ron Reil's accumulation as well as a few in the archives. I am making a door knocker that needs to match a mass-manufactured door pull with a flat black oxide finish. I have found some commercial products for a cold oxide finish (I want to stay away from the hot oxide) but most systems are much more money than I want to spend on a $100 door knocker. Can anybody offer some advice on how to get a good flat black oxide finish cheaply? It has to be something that won't rub off, and applied after pickling to get the scale off.

Thanks,
Rob
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Robert B. Miller
LionGate Arms & Armour
www.antiqueswords.com
480-948-6348
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