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Petie

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Has anyone heard of or used Rose Mill Co.s PBC heat treat powder? I think I'm gonna try it cause if it works it's bye-bye decarb!
Jon"Petie"Ross
 
I use pbc on EVERY carbon blade I HT. Wouldn't dream of not using it. I got mine from Broownell's, but my next batch will come from Rose b/c they have much better prices. Clean your blade REALLY well with dishsoap and rubbing alchohol. I like 400grit finish. Heat blade up to about 800, sprinkle on w/ old salt shaker, reheat, re-sprinkle, check for good coverage after reheating again. Quench, then place in boiling water.
Great stuff IMO
Matt Doyle
 
According to Rose Mill after you wash it off it looks the same as when it went in. Is that true cause if it is that would be awesome!!!!
Jon"Petie"Ross
 
MSC carries a HT powder as well. I have used it for 8yrs and it works well. Temp limit of 1550. Might compare pricing and today they have free shipping.
 
I recently went to the liquid anti-scale, and so far I like it better. Easier to apply. I just paint it on a clean blade with an acid brush, let dry, or use a hair dryer, then HT. It will also go farther per container. You get more for your money.
 
LRB do you get yours from Brownells or someplace else? I have been thinking about using antiscale but did not like the idea of the powder. The liquid sounds alot better.
 
You have to be careful about applying it evenly and, especially in the case of the liquid stuff, rubbing or knocking it off before it goes into the oven or forge. If you have a clump or bubble of the powder on your blade, you likely will get a pit underneath it. The label onthe liquid says that if you pre-heat the blade to over 200F, the stuff will harden up when you brush it on. I haven't tried that yet.
 
WadeH said:
LRB do you get yours from Brownells or someplace else? I have been thinking about using antiscale but did not like the idea of the powder. The liquid sounds alot better.
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Wade,

Here's the link to the liquid anti-scale company. The site is bogus (really doesn't go anywhere or tell a person anything) and I've not had any luck e-mailing them and I've not found any other distributors or retailers.

I don't think the liquid anti-scale is a lot better than PCB powder, especially especially considering Matt Doyle's shaker application technique. I think the powder comes off easier, to tell the truth.

Mike

Opps... forgot the link... http://www.advancedtechnicalprod.com/
 
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I get my liquid anti-scale from Brownells. I have no problem getting it off. Most comes off in the quench. If I am highly concerned with pits, I double coat.
 
A.O.Smith makes the brush on so I called the factory yesterday and talked to a customer service rep. It costs $32 a gallon but you can only get it in 5 gallon buckets. I think I'm gonna try the powder first.
Jon"Petie"Ross
 
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