Stainless Heat Treat Foil

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simmonsk

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Hi,
I am looking for a cheap source of the above mentioned foil. I am aware of the usual knifemaking suppliers. Is there a good source from the heat treat industry or metal suppliers that is more affordable?
Thanks, Ken
 
Yes. I got mine from Enco (rated to 2000 degrees F. but I have taken it to 2100 F.). They often have them at a sale price and I notice in my latest monthly flyer from them the price I paid is still solid. I paid I think 70 to 80 bucks for a roll of 24 inches by 50 foot. www.use-enco.com

RL
 
Same here. Enco has consistently had the best price. They are part of MSC and much cheaper on alot of the same things.
If you need Hi Temp, McMaster-Carr carries it. Up to 2400° but costs twice the price. I still have a pretty good bit of it if any of you are heat treating S90V or other higher heat steels.
 
Kit, yeah that's why I took a couple pieces of the 2000 F. foil to 2100 F., I was testing a couple small S90V test pieces. The foil did keep the 1 inch square S90V from decarborizing but after cooling as soon as I put the pliers to the foil it crumpled and split or broke. It won't do that at 2000 F. and I think it best to do as you have and get the high temp stuff if getting serious about HT'ing S90V or BG-42 blades.

RL
 
Thanks!
I had forgotten about them. Dug the catalog out of the pile and there it is. Pending any earth shattering new prices, I will get an order off to them. Besides I have been eyeing a straight edge from them anyway....Ken
 
MSC owns ENCO, Kit? I'll be go-to-hell. Had no idea. Thanks.
 
Since you fellows are talking Enco, any of you tried there wet and dry paper? I bought some of there 600 grit a while back and I really do like it. Holds up well as far as I'm concerned and the price is sure good.
 
Hi,
When it comes to things that wear and tear at my hide I buy from Pop. I am more adventurous with my other purchases. My other Enco purchases have held up well. Most of my milling and lathe tools come from them. Wife has learned to dread the Enco label.
Thanks, Ken
 
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