Barrel Cleaning Solvent DIY

[Gargoyle]

Gonna try this:


Formulating a non spill procedure. Metal funnel in chamber and plug muzzle. Or patch through…

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Following

 

[Andy Work]

I've used that for rebuilding carburetors. It does well for that.

 

[Gargoyle]

I've used that for rebuilding carburetors. It does well for that.

That is why I have the can

 

[Dusty Stevens]

From plumbing to carburetors. I KISS and just use butchs. It works for folks that clean between relays. That carb dip is some wicked stuff i dont want near my guns. The last one i had, before ultrasonic cleaners, the basket handle above the liquid line rusted away- gone

 

[M-61]

Not a chance.
I like to use products for what the manufacturer recommends.

 

[justpassinthru]

Keep it off the stock.

 

[Fclassfool]

There are plenty of great bore cleaners out there why do this?

 

[Big Mc]

Gonna try this:
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Formulating a non spill procedure. Metal funnel in chamber and plug muzzle. Or patch through…

What Dusty said. Tommy Mc.

 

[K22]

Why would you do this?

There are a lot of excellent products on the market that are made specifically for cleaning firearms.

It's a free country so if doing things like this "floats your boat" go for it. I just don't understand why you want to complicate things and venture down this path.

 

[Andy Work]

I can't wait to see what tomorrows new barrel cleaning thread is about!

 

[1911nut]

Anybody try burning out the carbon with an oxy-acetylene torch?

 

[SSL]

From the Safety Data Sheet:

"2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 4 Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statement Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects"

Think I'll pass...

 

[divingin]

Well, I use Berrymans B-12 for hosing crap out my pistol actions.

That stuff will probably work (though I have no idea how well.) I'd take a look at the MSDS before using it on a regular basis though. Some of those cleaners have pretty nasty chemicals.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Mechanics have used it for years and years. They did change the formula several years back. The old stuff musta been real good for ya if this is the new, safer version. That old stuff was magic on carbon and general gunk on carburetors etc. Several alloys on those parts and it never hurt any of them that I've seen. I can see how it was a caustic environment for the handle on Dusty's basket, over time.

 

[smoooth]

From the Safety Data Sheet:

"2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 4 Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statement Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects"

Think I'll pass...

Just wondering if y'all look up the SDS for EVERY chemical cleaner in your home or shop??
Most are pretty nasty - which is why they work!

Here is the SDS for Distilled Water:

http://www.chemworld.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/SDS-DISTILLEDWATER.pdf

@Gargoyle, here are 5 steps to success:

1. Use product, discover it works great.
2. Give product to a few friends who also find it works great.
3. Repackage and re-label product "Gargoyle oil".
4. Sell product on Accurate Shooter and develop cult like following.
5. Swim around in all your money like Scrooge McDuck, LOL!

 

[Mark W]

Anybody try burning out the carbon with an oxy-acetylene torch?

No, but I did force steam through a freshly fouled barrel and it came clean faster than using any solvent that I’ve used. On the downside the barrel became hot enough to easily cause burns, so the experiment was abandoned in spite of the positive results.

 

[Gargoyle]

Just wondering if y'all look up the SDS for EVERY chemical cleaner in your home or shop??
Most are pretty nasty - which is why they work!

Here is the SDS for Distilled Water:

http://www.chemworld.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/SDS-DISTILLEDWATER.pdf

@Gargoyle, here are 5 steps to success:

1. Use product, discover it works great.
2. Give product to a few friends who also find it works great.
3. Repackage and re-label product "Gargoyle oil".
4. Sell product on Accurate Shooter and develop cult like following.
5. Swim around in all your money like Scrooge McDuck, LOL!

I LIKE IT! I'll just add some food coloring!

 

[NZ_Fclass]

No, but I did force steam through a freshly fouled barrel and it came clean faster than using any solvent that I’ve used. On the downside the barrel became hot enough to easily cause burns, so the experiment was abandoned in spite of the positive results.

Well, the British Army way of cleaning a 303 involved boiling water and foul ammonia/oil based solvents. Possibly a throwback to the original black powder loads that was not changed for years. But we were even taught to clean the No8 22LR cadet rifle that way at school. ( No I don't clean like that now, before you ask)

 

[joshb]

Have you tried the “bronze brush on a cleaning rod with a drill” method?