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Old 12-22-2013, 01:45 PM
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Question H/T for a ham on for novist

i have read & know to use simply steel for ham on & to clay coat ( question ) i see were most say to use controlled heat treat ,im useing a charcoal furnace how can i do these any help welcome a tutorial what ever

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Old 12-22-2013, 03:08 PM
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I'm not sure what ham has to do with heat-treating....


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Old 12-22-2013, 07:30 PM
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George, I think he hit the space bar when he didn't mean too.

Graveyard, yes you can do a hamon with a charcoal forge. That's how it was traditionally done. Use something simple with low manganese, like the 1075 that the New Jersey Steel Baron carries and water to quench. Coat the blade evenly and let it dry. Heat the steel to above non-magnetic, soak for a couple of minutes, then quench in water and hope you don't hear a tink.

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