Hello to all.
I am very inexperienced with the entire heat treating routine, but I am making an attempt to soak up everything I can both here and elsewhere.
In my attempt to learn more about the various steels and quench mediums, I have read about "vet-grade" mineral oil in several of the posts here. I do not know what that means.
I have an appreciation for fine kitchen cutlery and accessories. In the past (and sometimes still as gifts, etc.), I have made several cutting boards. Over time, this has resulted in the acquisition of several gallons of "food grade" mineral oil. For consistency, this oil has been purchased from only one source, and all of it is the lightest viscosity they offer.
The manufacturer (STE Oil Company in San Marcos, TX) has a website. Searching there, they have an application chart to help select the proper oil. It states that my oil (70FG) is suitable for "veterinary preparations".
So are they talking about the same thing, or am I prematurely drawing conclusions? It sure would make my day to know that I already have a supply of one of the quench mediums I would like to try out.
Thanks,
Robert
I am very inexperienced with the entire heat treating routine, but I am making an attempt to soak up everything I can both here and elsewhere.
In my attempt to learn more about the various steels and quench mediums, I have read about "vet-grade" mineral oil in several of the posts here. I do not know what that means.
I have an appreciation for fine kitchen cutlery and accessories. In the past (and sometimes still as gifts, etc.), I have made several cutting boards. Over time, this has resulted in the acquisition of several gallons of "food grade" mineral oil. For consistency, this oil has been purchased from only one source, and all of it is the lightest viscosity they offer.
The manufacturer (STE Oil Company in San Marcos, TX) has a website. Searching there, they have an application chart to help select the proper oil. It states that my oil (70FG) is suitable for "veterinary preparations".
So are they talking about the same thing, or am I prematurely drawing conclusions? It sure would make my day to know that I already have a supply of one of the quench mediums I would like to try out.
Thanks,
Robert