panaba453
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i was watching a video on how to harden metal , and i was thinking why not the cups on the blitz or any r/c . Has anyone tried this trick.
Step 1 Poor motor oil into a shallow pan and light charcoal or a torch. Use pliers to insert your steel blank into the center of the coals or torch flame. Allow the steel to become a deep cherry red and remove it from the heat. Do not let the steel become bright red or orange.
Step 2 Quench the steel in the oil. Dip the blank vertically, since rapid cooling on one side can cause the steel to warp. Slide the steel into the oil until the blank is covered, and hold for 5 seconds. Remove the steel and set aside to cool completely. The steel is now heat-treated.
Step 3 Clean off the oil when the steel is cool to the touch, and use steel wool to remove corrosion on the surface. The steel should be bright and reflective.
Step 4 Place the steel in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. This will temper the steel.To temper steel without an oven, place the cleaned blank back in the heat source you used for Step 1. Watch closely and remove the steel as soon as you see discoloration on the surface. Normally, the steel shows yellow striations. Allow the steel to cool at room temperature.
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Step 1 Poor motor oil into a shallow pan and light charcoal or a torch. Use pliers to insert your steel blank into the center of the coals or torch flame. Allow the steel to become a deep cherry red and remove it from the heat. Do not let the steel become bright red or orange.
Step 2 Quench the steel in the oil. Dip the blank vertically, since rapid cooling on one side can cause the steel to warp. Slide the steel into the oil until the blank is covered, and hold for 5 seconds. Remove the steel and set aside to cool completely. The steel is now heat-treated.
Step 3 Clean off the oil when the steel is cool to the touch, and use steel wool to remove corrosion on the surface. The steel should be bright and reflective.
Step 4 Place the steel in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. This will temper the steel.To temper steel without an oven, place the cleaned blank back in the heat source you used for Step 1. Watch closely and remove the steel as soon as you see discoloration on the surface. Normally, the steel shows yellow striations. Allow the steel to cool at room temperature.
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