Quenching in goop over straight oil?

Patrice Lemée

Patrice Lemée

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I saw that some make a goop that is hard at room temperature to quench their blades. Is the advantage only with control for an edge quench?

I bought some lard and paraffin to mix with motor oil for a goopy substance. Not sure about the quantities to mix though. I'll make some tests.

Thanks.

Pad
 
You are talking about making "Goddards Goo" Wayne Goddard tells how to make this in his book "The fifty dollar knife shop"...I have been using it for years to quench my 5160 I would use better oils to do any thing else.

Bruce
 
I started using the goo when I didnt have a cover over my forge and I would forget to cover my oil tank and end up with rain getting in the tank and then I would have to get new oil,The goo I could just dump the water off...A good quenching oil is best.

Bruce

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so far as i can tell if your going to pay for stuff to quench, and to make the goo you did or would.
why not just get real quench oil and know for sure your doing the right thing?
 
That's what I wanted to know Bruce. The advantage seems to be that it is more practical, handling wise. Since it is not a problem for me. I'll try quenching oil as you guys suggested.

Thanks again.

Pad
 
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