Recent content by Jacob Gaetz

Picked up some W2 and 80crv2 from NJSB this weekend and I am not experianced in heat treating either. I have a heat treat oven so achieving accurate temperatures won't be an issue. I am just looking for what other guys are using for normalizing temperatures and austenizing temps. I am just...

Just a couple of questions on the more precise side of 1084 heat treatment 1. Does it make a difference how fast the steel is heated before quench. Would placing it in the kiln before it gets to temp be different from putting it in there once it is to temp? 2. My kiln takes about 30-45 minutes...

I also have a steel stamps makers mark, but if you are planning on using a hot punch technique with a hammer Id suggest tempering back the striking side of the stamp. Early on mine threw out a large chip off the striking side. But their customer service about the issue was fantastic they sent me...