No, I don’t know best, that’s why I’m here asking. And no, the metal is not cracked, hence why I’m asking now before I do anything else.
I haven’t contact Kobalt but that will probably be my next step. I figured this would be a faster, even if anecdotal route.
I’m not saying any of the links mentioned water quenching. I now realize the issues, however, it is not the first time I’ve quenched steel in water. I know there are better solutions but sometimes you work with what you have until you have what you need.
Good point on the cherry red, I’ll have to get a color chart.