You can use a regular iron tank or a stainless tank. If you need to purchase one, the stainless is more exprensive. I think American Gunsmithing Institute has a dvd you can rent or buy that goes thru the whole rust blue process. It would be good for a beginner to buy or rent, unless you have somebody to help teach you. I always find visual learning a little easier then just reading directions from a book. Do you have any idea what solution you plan on using? Pilkingtons and laurel mountain forge is good stuff, or you could mix up your own from various bluing books. Just remember its not a fast process, and shouldnt be! Take your time and let the chemicals do their magic. In the end you will have a real good lookin blue if all goes as planned.
