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W1 heat treat info?
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Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
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Temperatures vary depending on the makeup of your W-1, but for a nominal 1%C here are a few specs:
Normalize at 1600F, 15 min. soak and air cool.
Austenitize at 1450F soaking for 10 min.
Quench in fast oil, ( use water if you are brave, and can bear the heartache of a broken blade)
Temper immediately upon reaching 100F. Tempering one hour at 450F to attain a Rc 60. Cool and re-temper for one hour at 450F.
Stacy
Normalize at 1600F, 15 min. soak and air cool.
Austenitize at 1450F soaking for 10 min.
Quench in fast oil, ( use water if you are brave, and can bear the heartache of a broken blade)
Temper immediately upon reaching 100F. Tempering one hour at 450F to attain a Rc 60. Cool and re-temper for one hour at 450F.
Stacy
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From the Heat Treater's Guide:
