Inletting Black

[fe1]

Any suggestions on where to get Inletting Black?
Midway or Brownells is a no go!

 

[MagnumManiac]

Any suggestions on where to get Inletting Black?
Midway or Brownells is a no go!

Candle soot works just as well.

Cheers.

 

[shortgrass]

http://kokopelliproducts.com/inlet.html
I've tried a a lot of other marking compounds for gunstock inletting and none work as well!

 

[jMarine]

I've used blue layout fluid. It works just as good for me. Used it on many of stocks

 

[066wally]

Prussian blue is another good alternative. Made by Permatex, might be able to find locally at a hardware store or automotive store.

 

[tobnpr]

Kokopelli is what I use, odd that Brownell's doesn't carry it anymore (?).
Dykem Hi-Spot would work just as well.

 

[HSmithTX]

Carbide lamp works great too.

 

[shortgrass]

Kokopelli is what I use, odd that Brownell's doesn't carry it anymore (?).
Dykem Hi-Spot would work just as well.

Brownells has turned into the "WalMart" of gunsmith suppliers/gun parts sellers. If it's not a good seller, they don't stock it anymore. One of characteristics of being in business to make money. They don't make 'special orders' anymore, either. I'm just glad Kokpelli still markets it. At one time or another I've tried every marking substance that's been mentioned in this thread and always gone back to inletting black/gold. 30yrs ago, when I was in gunsmith school, we were still being taught to make stocks by hand, from a blank. Nothing made the job easier than inletting black/gold. It reliably leaves a mark that's easy to see.

 

[Bret GRAVELINE Graveline]

Go to a dollar store and buy black shoe polish works just fine, I prefer the brown myself, in a pinch lipstick works as well, plus it comes with a handy applicator!

 

[bill123]

4D Reamer Rentals Stocks it.

 

[Dave in WI]

I have an opened 1/2 oz jar that I never use. PM me your shipping address and I'll mail it to you. No charge, give it a good home.

 

[azsugarbear]

I build custom flintlock rifles. My source for inletting black is: trackofthewolf.com

 

[skipglo]

http://kokopelliproducts.com/inlet.html
I've tried a a lot of other marking compounds for gunstock inletting and none work as well!

SHARPIE?

 

[grouse]

Brownells has turned into the "WalMart" of gunsmith suppliers/gun parts sellers. If it's not a good seller, they don't stock it anymore. One of characteristics of being in business to make money. They don't make 'special orders' anymore, either. I'm just glad Kokpelli still markets it. At one time or another I've tried every marking substance that's been mentioned in this thread and always gone back to inletting black/gold. 30yrs ago, when I was in gunsmith school, we were still being taught to make stocks by hand, from a blank. Nothing made the job easier than inletting black/gold. It reliably leaves a mark that's easy to see.

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