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thankyou very much
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what is the correct psi that I should use for a cherry red glow and not hotter than that , if that is correct color.
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clay tempering?
life_apprentice replied to life_apprentice's topic in Heat Treating Knives, Blades etc
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Hi, I have a problem. I tried regular clay, from the dirt. then raiku clay,which is probably a broad general term. then mixtures of charcoal, ash, and clay. and now a mixture of charcoal, ash, clay, and borax. I can't get the dried clay to stay on the steel, it "pops" off. I have a propane forge. should I try with charcoal. Is it the wrong mixture? should I just try to find a tempering clay. what am I doing wrong?
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my name is stephen. hows it going. I love blacksmithing, I am self taught, with extensive research on techniques, trial and error, and constant reading. I am still a bit amateur, but more than a complete amateur. hi.