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First time I really used it for a purpose, It got to 1500 in 15 mins or so, I could turn the gas and air down and keep it between 1480 and 1500 by adjusting it. It probably would have evened out if I kept it up.

I received the pyrometer and gave it a try -used a rectangle tube muffler and normalized to 1500 degrees

Does it matter what kind of pipe?

I am using a Johnson #120 forge. Converted to propane. It has a gas control valve and adjustable blower motor but no temp control. I ordered a pyrometer with a ceramic probe to be able to see what the temp is and I have a magnet to check before quenching. I really appreciate all the advice.

I will take your advise and order some parks. Thank you for the info on grain refinement.

I can't say I know to much about quenching oils. I understand what normalizing is but not the grain refinement cycles

Blade is 3/16" thick

I have never worked with Damascus and thought it was a reasonable cost to give it a try. I am gathering the material I need to heat treat. I picked up a Johnson forge at a school auction a number of years ago and it has set in my shed. I have it out and converted to propane. I ordered a...

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I confess I don't know what steel it is, bought a piece off Amazon - BLD-54 from Poshland Industries, ladder pattern. It is fairly hard to cut and it all looks tight along the grinds so far.

I am pleased with my profile, going with brass bolsters and wood handle with brass pins. Is it better to Grind the blade before hardening? Thanks Vern

Been making knives on and off since I was in the service almost 40 years ago, decided I want to lean more about the art and get more serious about it. This site appears yo be more to my style. I am working on a Damascus camp knife and will have some question on tempering. Thanks Vern