I have been doing some more reading about Normalizing and grain refinement.
I have a few blades that are ground and ready for HT. ( stock removal )
Should I foil wrap these when I do the normalizing and grain refinement ( is this just called thermal cycling?)? Will leaving it in the foil to...
I certainly like the idea of quick change platens but I am having a hard time trusting having only a magnetic attachment on a platen. If you end up giving it a go, let me know how it works.
To be clear, I am not saying it won't work, I am just saying I am having a hard time trusting it.
I have been thinking about making a work rest extender plate using a piece of steel and magnets. Same construction idea as the Wuertz Doubler Plate.
That way I can just stick it to my existing work rest when I need the extra length and pop it off when I am done. Neodymium / Rare Earth magnets...
Thanks to all for taking the time to reply.
Kevin, I am using 1/8" W2 bar stock from Aldo , using a electric HT oven and Parks 50 for quench.
I haven't done anything to it prior to hardening.
I had read that it was important to bring W2 up through the 900* f range slowly but I did not see why...