Kevin R. Cashen Super Moderator Sep 11, 2010 #21 5160 is very forgiving and doesn't really have enough carbon to create the extreme stresses that lead to problems like you can have with overquenching something like O1.
5160 is very forgiving and doesn't really have enough carbon to create the extreme stresses that lead to problems like you can have with overquenching something like O1.
L Leatherface Well-Known Member Sep 12, 2010 #22 so you can get away with using the quicker oils for 5160?? WOOHOO My wallet thanks you!