Would this make a decent quench tank?

That should work as a quench tank but I would prefer one that is more upright like this one on ebay #390062292966
 
I use surplus mortar shell cases for vertical quench tanks. Durable, water tight including
water/oil tight lid. They're on the tall and narrow side, something like 4 x 8 x 40 inches.

The only downside is that 5 gallons of oil only fills them a little over half way so I've started putting some bricks in the bottom to raise the oil level.

IMHO, your idea is good, but I'd look around for a water tight surplus case that is the size and shape you want.
 
I agree with Mete, if it will not hold water out, then it sure won't hold any in either.
 
Yeah I didn't like that it wasn't water tight but it looks large enough to hold 5 gallons of quench more or less. There is an army navy surplus store close by so I'll stop in there one evening and see what they have. But it doesn't look like an ammo can, even a .50mm can will hold more than a couple gallons of quench.

Does anyone know how much quenchant a .50mm ammo can will hold?
 
Well lets see in i still remember my algebra.....

1 Gal = 231.04 cubic inches

ammo can = 11 x 5.75 x 9.75 = 616.69 cubic inches

so about 2.5 gallons?
 
I saw it mentioned by someone else here once and it's what I use: a roasting pan/oven that I got at Wal-Mart for less than $20. It has a temperature control and removable inner pan. I just plug it in and turn the dial to 150 before I quench. Couldn't be easier.
 
That chest will hold over 10 gallons.....until all of it leaks out.

Get a old syrup tank from the local soda dealer. They hold 5 gallons, and are usually free.

Stacy
 
Would the thing really leak all of it out, or would it just not have a water tight seal on the lid? I thought by not waterproof it just didn't have the gaskets on the lid to keep it sealed, but I'm probably wrong :rolleyes:
 
Dan Pierson said:
Here are some other pointers. They're to the type of I use just because
it made searching easy, they probably have other styles available.

http://store.colemans.com/cart/mortar-ammo-can-m120m121-p-1337.html

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/product/120mm-mortar-can-2582.cfm

Where I got mine, but they list it as not available:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=732712
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Thanks Dan!! I think I must get one or two of those even if I don't use them for a quench tank.
 
I use a smaller ammo can. Holds 2.5 gallons. Its just big enough to quench the largest blade my furnace will hold. I usually heat treat in batches of 5, and haven't had any problem with the oil overheating. And the best part is that a cheap hot plate from walmart handles the temperature. I don't know if the hot plate could handle more oil.
 
madness522 said:
Yeah I didn't like that it wasn't water tight but it looks large enough to hold 5 gallons of quench more or less. There is an army navy surplus store close by so I'll stop in there one evening and see what they have. But it doesn't look like an ammo can, even a .50mm can will hold more than a couple gallons of quench.

Does anyone know how much quenchant a .50mm ammo can will hold?
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what about surplus pipe
 
Fiddleback said:
I use a smaller ammo can. Holds 2.5 gallons. Its just big enough to quench the largest blade my furnace will hold. I usually heat treat in batches of 5, and haven't had any problem with the oil overheating. And the best part is that a cheap hot plate from walmart handles the temperature. I don't know if the hot plate could handle more oil.
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I used a cheap hot plate to heat 5 gallons in the turkey fryer I used to use. Don't know how well one will handle the shape of the ammo can or the
bricks in the bottom. Thinking of getting an immersion heater before using
the AAA again.
 
I started with a large ammo can, but quickly built my own tank. It is a 24" long, 6" in diameter section of pipe. I welded a base on it, and added a hinged lid. Works great.

Milt
 
I am interested in a vertical quench tank as well. My current quenching tank is this setup: http://www.amazon.com/Rival-RO180-18-Quart-Roaster-White/dp/B000G0HPEI

I just turn the dial to my desired temperature and with a mounted candy thermometer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KZ2YCMMBGCFEAHS9NPR I can gauge when its ready for my blades.

This is a great "Edge Quenching" setup, but there is no way I can plunge an entire blade, point down, into the 4" to 6" of oil.

If I purchased/constructed a vertical tank, is there a way to heat up that volume of oil quickly/accurately and maintain a consistent/measurable temperature? Are there heating elements that I can install and or attach to a vertical tank? Is there a system currently out there on the market that might have these particular features?

Sorry for the "Spin-Off Hyjack".....madness522
 
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