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My neighbor's comment about quenching oil made me switch my whole process
He said, 'You're not just cooling the steel, you're controlling the crystal structure,' after watching me use water on a simple knife. I swapped to canola oil for my last three projects and the difference in how the edge holds up is night and day. Anyone have a preferred brand for a basic quenching oil that won't break the bank?
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nancy_davis7523d ago
Wow, that's a perfect example of how a tiny change in process can have a huge effect. I see it all the time with people using the wrong kind of sealer on a deck or floor. They don't realize the material itself needs a specific treatment to last. Your neighbor gave you some solid advice.
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zara16623d ago
I mean, is it really that huge of a deal though? Idk, maybe it's just me but sometimes people get too worked up over the small stuff.
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