Have to try water quenching!

[me2]

I seem to remember that Kevin Cashen recommends a very fast oil from Parks that will harden simple steels with much less danger of cracking than water. He says its one step slower than water, and will work on the thin sections, like knives, just as well as water.

 

[J.Marsillo]

Joe,
I did some searching for you this morning and found this:
http://www.knifeandgun.com/catalog/fast_quench_heat_treating_oil_1516356.htm
It appears to be the best deal in a real quenching oil in 5 gal qnty
I am unsure of its speed but I'm sure you could find out. The one I was thinking of was Parks #50 and I don't think you or I would want the minimum order. Also check out this thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431411&highlight=quench
This is where I came up with the info,
Matt

Thanks Matt :thumbup: A good quenchant is a must especially for the W-2 I just got!! I'll save the mystery oil's for the mystery steels Obviously I first need to get some verifiable temps in my forge too or else I'm still in the dark....when do I get to stop spending money on tools and equipment

 

[Justin.Mercier]

never. Any sort of smithing is about the most expensive hobby you can get =P

 

[mete]

You need one of these in the water to insure no cracking !!

 

[J.Marsillo]

never. Any sort of smithing is about the most expensive hobby you can get =P

Pretty much.... at least I'm not into making guns too

You need one of these in the water to insure no cracking !!

Wouldnt I just need its eyes wait a minute where can I get eye of newt.....in middletown.......at this hour