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Weird one guys!
I have some great blade steel, though I am not sure what it is. It turns light gray within 2 hours of polishing. I bring it to a mirror finish, but give it 2 hours till its gray. Any ideas folks? I know a lot of carbon steel will turn, but I have never seen it turn so fast.
Bulldog |
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Do you live in or near an ocean? Or maybe upstairs from a battery factory?
Whatever, try waxing the blade immediately after you finish polishing... |
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neither, I live in central Alabama. I will try the wax, thanks for the reply!
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Where did the steel come from, and/or what was it used for?
__________________ Mike |
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it came from a 64" sawmill blade (circular)
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Don't fight it, control it! That steel wants a patena. Give it a nice one that will prevent red rust.
__________________ "Many are chosen, but few are Pict" "The doer alone, learneth" NT Neo-Devo |
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I think I will use most of this steel in Damascus, I figure the graying will stand out pretty good. Otherwise a patina will probably be the way to go.
thanks!!!!!!! Bulldog |
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