smithy
Well-Known Member
I am a new maker that is using 1084. I have a couple of ovens (left over from another life) and they are both programmable. My questions are:
1. In normalizing, can I program a routine that will allow me to take it up to 1600, stop and let it cool for 2 hrs, then take it back to 1500 and let it cool for 2 hours, and then take it up to 1200 and stop, letting the blade cool in the oven?
2. What program should I set up for hardening, the ramp and holding time till I quench?
3. Can I set up a program to temper the blades and, if so, what should it be?
4. Is it easier to use a torch and watch for color as I will only be doing 2-3 blades at a time?
As always TIA...Teddy
1. In normalizing, can I program a routine that will allow me to take it up to 1600, stop and let it cool for 2 hrs, then take it back to 1500 and let it cool for 2 hours, and then take it up to 1200 and stop, letting the blade cool in the oven?
2. What program should I set up for hardening, the ramp and holding time till I quench?
3. Can I set up a program to temper the blades and, if so, what should it be?
4. Is it easier to use a torch and watch for color as I will only be doing 2-3 blades at a time?
As always TIA...Teddy