Heat treating oils

[D. Wenger]

New guy to forum. Couple questions. First I'm looking to aquire some Texaco Type A oil. Anybody looking to sell some? Only need a gallon or so.Also wondering what oil works best for heat treating w-1, w-2 steel?

Thanks in advance,

D. Wenger

 

[David Wesner]

Here ya go Mr. Wenger.

Many of us use Parks #50 for quenching W2.

This is the man who can get it for you

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569729