...into oil...see what I did there?
Anyway, I have a 1095 blade beveled to roughly. 045 thickness at the edge at 240 grit and I clayed it up for a hamon (fingers crossed).I am doing my HT at work since we have all the necessary equipment and my supervisor is okay with it. The concerns that I have are: we have a large vat of oil for quenching o1 mostly but according to what I've read in my research, the oil should be heated to 120ish degrees. I have no way to heat this giant vat and nothing to transfer a smaller amount to. What is the worst thing that could happen from quenching 1095 in 80 degree oil...and what's the likelihood of it happening?
Also it is my understanding that "heat is the enemy of a hamon" so with this in mind how should I approach the draw (temper) cycles, low and short (which seems like it would be too hard) or what? Any other advice is more than welcome since this is my first attempt at a hamon...first feasible attempt, I tried on o1 but...well you know....
I could be over thinking things but input does wonders to set my mid at ease. I'm rambling now, sorry.
Anyway, I have a 1095 blade beveled to roughly. 045 thickness at the edge at 240 grit and I clayed it up for a hamon (fingers crossed).I am doing my HT at work since we have all the necessary equipment and my supervisor is okay with it. The concerns that I have are: we have a large vat of oil for quenching o1 mostly but according to what I've read in my research, the oil should be heated to 120ish degrees. I have no way to heat this giant vat and nothing to transfer a smaller amount to. What is the worst thing that could happen from quenching 1095 in 80 degree oil...and what's the likelihood of it happening?
Also it is my understanding that "heat is the enemy of a hamon" so with this in mind how should I approach the draw (temper) cycles, low and short (which seems like it would be too hard) or what? Any other advice is more than welcome since this is my first attempt at a hamon...first feasible attempt, I tried on o1 but...well you know....
I could be over thinking things but input does wonders to set my mid at ease. I'm rambling now, sorry.