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BLACK IRON BLUING TANK Reviews & Ratings

Custom made for us especially for the professional gun bluing industry. About 4½ gallon working capacity. Welded of black iron with inset ends, rolled edges. Will not affect salts in any way, cannot damage solution, chemical balance or use life. Best tank available!

SPECS: 18 gauge (68.1L) black iron. 6" (15.2cm) x 6" (15.2cm) x 40" (101.6cm). Holds 4Ѕ" gallons of solution.

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Reviews Summary

Overall, customers are extremely satisfied with the BLACK IRON BLUING TANK, praising its quality, construction, and value for money. Many express intent to purchase again, while a few note minor concerns like the absence of a lid. Overall, this product meets the needs of both casual and experienced users alike.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

70%

Reviewers frequently mention the tank's sturdy construction and quality steel, highlighting that it feels solid for its intended use. Many have expressed satisfaction with its robustness, which reassures buyers of its reliability.

Value for Money

50%

Customers consistently indicate a strong belief that the tank offers great value, particularly given its price. A few even regard the pricing as surprisingly low for the quality provided, reinforcing its worth compared to building a similar item.

User Experience

40%

Many customers appreciate the ease of use and functionality of the tank, noting that it meets their needs effectively. Some mention specific uses, like hot bluing and cleaning, which suggests broad applicability among different tasks.

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Hot bluing tank

It works just fine I think I'll purchase another at a later time

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by Thomas G. on October 10, 2026

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Brownells again?

My experience was about the same as the first time I bought something from Brownells. I think that was in the mid seventies. We used telephones then. This time I used a computer. Calling and talking to a real person is preferable. I make most everything I need but this time I got lazy and ordered a bluing tank. Left my old tankl on the coast in the old shop. I'm sure someone is still scratching their head wondering what it's for. Brownells is good.

by joe g. on December 09, 2025

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Hot bluing tank

Have not used it yet but it looks to be made of good quality steel and is really sturdy.

by Michael N. on October 24, 2025

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Blueing tank

Very impressed with my black iron blueing tank. Quality construction and fast shipping. Tank was exacl what I was looking for and needed.

by John G. on May 08, 2024

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At $15, I'm very happy

Done small parts hot bluing but didn't have time or reason for barrel bluing so never bought or made a long tank. This popped up on sale for somewhere around $15-ish and I said why not. Construction is pretty good. Welds look good. Steel is a little thin so hopefully it won't warp. I may weld some supports on it to stiffen it up some but it feels pretty solid.

by JONATHAN G. on December 19, 2023

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Bluing Tanks

Outstand at a ridiculously low price. I actually think it was a mistake and my only regret is not getting more. I would defiantly buy this product again and recommend it to someone else.

by TIMOTHY K. on December 18, 2023

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Nice tank

Nice light weight tank for bluing or a cleaning tank.

by David B. on December 18, 2023

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Bluing tank

Nice quality product. A little pricy though!

by GARY F. on September 18, 2023

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Fits the need for most firearms

Although there are some shotguns and rifles in the world that will not fit in this tank, most will fit in this tank with no issue. You see these tanks used by smiths all over so they can't be a bad tank. I just got mine so I have no idea how long it will last, but if so many who are bluing on a daily basis use these tanks (or exact copies) I am sure you as well as myself will have years of use. A lid would have been nice,though I made one for mine.

Tank

Good looking, functions great, well worth the money, I don't think you could make it any cheaper considering your time and tools to make.