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Old 04-27-2004, 05:29 PM
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Though there is not a thing wrong with aluminum plates, steel plates can also be used. I have used 2" steel plates since I started press quenching with good success. I started using steel plates under the advice of one of the metalurgists from Crucible Steel when S30V came out. If I quench several blades, I will cool off the plates between quenchs. (I have used this on both S30V & D2.)
If you don't have an economical supply for aluminum, you might concider steel.

Gary
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