Hello,
I have recently heat treated 4 blades made from O1.
The forge stayed between 1425 to1475. A propane forge b
There was considerable damage to the exterior of the blanks.
I held them to a 15 min soak. Blade where 5/32nd to 3/16th thick.
How can I minimize that damage? I am considering making a muffle.
The soak time seems excessive for something that thin.
Please help me understand what is going on in O1, that requiressuch a long soak time in something that thin.
The blades where right next to the TC.
Thank you,
Fred
I have recently heat treated 4 blades made from O1.
The forge stayed between 1425 to1475. A propane forge b
There was considerable damage to the exterior of the blanks.
I held them to a 15 min soak. Blade where 5/32nd to 3/16th thick.
How can I minimize that damage? I am considering making a muffle.
The soak time seems excessive for something that thin.
Please help me understand what is going on in O1, that requiressuch a long soak time in something that thin.
The blades where right next to the TC.
Thank you,
Fred