Wanna sell me some quench oil?

g33kfu · Apr 17, 2011

I'm located in central MN and looking to attempt to heat treat my first two knives (1080). I don't have the need (or cash) for a full 5 Gallon bucket of fast quench oil so if someone in MN would be willing to sell me a couple gallons, it would be greatly appreciated. If you can't spare any, is there a good spot in MN to purchase it so we don't have to pay the high shipping cost?

Thanks
Dustin

AcridSaint · Apr 17, 2011

You can order 11 second oil from McMaster-Carr by the gallon.

g33kfu · Apr 18, 2011

Thanks. Is the 11 second oil a fast enough quench for 1080?

AcridSaint · Apr 18, 2011

Yes, it's plenty fast. Several years back I even called the manufacturer and asked that question. There's some testing on 1095 floating around here and it seems to work well for that as well.

Don Hanson III · Apr 18, 2011

1080 does not need the 'fastest' quench oil. It is high in manganese and fairly deep hardening (compared to W1, W2, 1095).

Dashdriver · Apr 18, 2011

I got really good results with 1095 and 1080 with the mcmastercarr 11 second. The shipping is cheap too.

g33kfu · Apr 19, 2011

Thanks guys

g33kfu · Apr 22, 2011

Thanks for the tip on this. I ordered a couple gallons of the 11 second oil. Not only did they only charge about $7 for shipping, but the order arrived in 2 days. great place to deal with.

Todd Robbins · Apr 22, 2011

I'm always amazed at how fast McMaster -Carr ships stuff. I never fail to get anything I order the next day.

Kentucky · Apr 22, 2011

There is thread with test results of 1095 with mcmaster carr oil on here.. One tester showed 65-66 on pieces from 1/8"-3/16" and another showed 66-67 on 5/32"..That looks pretty dang good to me..