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JAILBIRD · 11.24.2010, 06:14 PM

I use oxy-acetaline (sp?) to heat treat parts. It doesn't matter what heat source is used to get the part red. I would use an oil quench (old motor oil is what I use) instead of water. The oil has better temperature control, water tends to make the parts brittle because of the cooling shock.

-JB

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JAILBIRD RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 170 Join Date: Aug 2008	11.24.2010, 06:14 PM I use oxy-acetaline (sp?) to heat treat parts. It doesn't matter what heat source is used to get the part red. I would use an oil quench (old motor oil is what I use) instead of water. The oil has better temperature control, water tends to make the parts brittle because of the cooling shock. -JB