J John L Joined Oct 28, 2004 Messages 1,330 Oct 4, 2006 #1 What is proper method for annealing brass rod(welding rod) Would like to use it for peined pins in a folder.
What is proper method for annealing brass rod(welding rod) Would like to use it for peined pins in a folder.
Robert Dark Joined Aug 27, 2004 Messages 2,524 Oct 4, 2006 #2 Heat it up and stick it in water. You can probably do this with a hand-held propane torch.
mete Joined Jun 10, 2003 Messages 15,288 Oct 4, 2006 #3 You don't have to stick it in the water. Annealing starts about 450F .Easiest to heat to red and cool.
You don't have to stick it in the water. Annealing starts about 450F .Easiest to heat to red and cool.