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Kevin, Thanks for the help. I was reading on you site and was getting caught up in the lingo. I have electric oven with an electronic control so that is pretty straightforward. Mike

Good afternoon guys, I could use some help please. I am starting to branch out on my steels. I have gone to KC’s website and looked up info on 5160 steel. The site is excellent and I have used his information on O-1 steel and it works like a charm. The problem is I am read the information on...

Thanks guys, I understand what you are saying about the cycling of the oven and the % of variance in the temp. As far as alloys. I am starting with simple alloys, lots of O-1 to start with. ( after chatting with Ed.) However, depending on time etc I would like to try other alloys and eventually...

Good morning Knifedogs, I've ordered an Evenheat oven, but I forget to spec out my controller. So my question is the TAP controller worth the cost vs a Rampmaster? The other part of this post any thoughts on the solid state relays? Thanks Mike

Kevin, Doug, Scott good info and advice.i am sourcing some and I found some good pricing on O-1. Also it doesn't cost a "pint". The points on the heat treating oven are noted and well taken. Again thanks! I just got my heat treating quench oil today(McMaster Carr 11 sec). I'm still waiting on...

Doug, Good points from both you and Kevin. O-1 is sounding really good. I have an Evenheat oven heading my way with an electronic controller. What do you guys think of the type of quench oil for O-1 steel. I have Mcmaster Carr 11 sec. I tried some 5160 in and it really hardens it. Mike

Kevin and Doug, Wow lots of great info in real short order. This really is helping me out a bunch. The only problem I can see is that making knifes is addictive and way too much fun!! Do you guys think the McMaster quenching oil (11sec) would work on the O-1? Do you think it would on the other...

Doug, Thanks for the input.i am working on a heat treating oven as we chat. So that's not a problem.i am doing my homework on 80Crv2 steel. Any comments on it? Thanks Mike

Kevin, Thanks for writing back. Good info on the quench oil for 5160. I understand what you are saying on the 5160 in smaller to medium size blades. My reason for starting there was pure economics. I have a large amount of 5160 just laying around my shop. My thought was if I goof up a grind it...

Hey folks, i am a rank newbie! Need some suggestions what quench to use on 5160 steel. The majority of my blades are smaller to medium size. Side note I have had heck of a time of finding Parks 50. Anyone using McMaster Carr either 11 sec or 28 sec quench oil for 5160? Thanks Mike