T
torqueman
Guest
Well the first blade is looking better than I expected. Not great but Ok. I have learned a lot and I am sure my next grind will be a little better.
Anyway I want to try to heat treat this one myself. The steel is 1080. I have a gas forge. The plan is to bring it up to non-magnetic and quench it in used motor oil (I'm cheap and it is a first try.) Anyway what comes next is a mystery to me.
I have read everything from heat treating to 400 for one hour and letting air cool to heating back up in the forge and just quench the blade edge. What is the best thing (besides having someone else do it) for my fist time? Please spell it out as I ain't all that bright. Short Bus
Anyway I want to try to heat treat this one myself. The steel is 1080. I have a gas forge. The plan is to bring it up to non-magnetic and quench it in used motor oil (I'm cheap and it is a first try.) Anyway what comes next is a mystery to me.
I have read everything from heat treating to 400 for one hour and letting air cool to heating back up in the forge and just quench the blade edge. What is the best thing (besides having someone else do it) for my fist time? Please spell it out as I ain't all that bright. Short Bus