thanks guys!!
yes i am using oil (Parks 50) and yes a have a fire extinguisher close
ya i have been using satanite clay for a a while now and while i do get a good differential heat treat i am trying to get a bit more of a even quench line, and also i am getting ready to start working with 52100 and i will edge quench it so i thought i might give 1095 a try
thanks guys
steve