baldinelli

I suspect you are right. I hit the piece against the anvie and it shattered but along cracks that I didn't see. I have much to learn and this is very helpful Thanks

Good question.

Enco Tool Steel No. 409-0017 Carbon content .85 /100 (drill rod)

Hi,

I was working with tool steel for the first time and got a bunch of cracks in the piece I was making. Worked it at a yellow heat. I used a water quench, ???

Any suggestions on working w/ tool steel, or how it differs from mild steel. Also is there a difference between oil and air tool steel?

Thanks for any education sent my way.

Mike
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