LDW Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Brian was hardening a hammer and I always try and get a picture of the hammer half way in the water when he quenches it. It never works out either I am too early or late or out of focus. I think I finally got the picture. You can see the faces are at heat and the cheeks are not of color resulting in a differential hardening. I was hoping to see the steam acting as an insulator but it does not happen at this point. I think its cool though.https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wI-GhkqosOOMZLZIVVGPytMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Very interesting. He flips the hammer over and over in the fire till both faces are heated evenly? Or does he have a different trick? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There are several technical details you can use to make life easier for you, but getting the shot is of primary importance. (grin). I like the photo. Composition, set up, focus, subject in motion, all come together for you. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 "Cool" hot photo!! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P. Bedard Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 A plastic bucket? Don't drop your hot hammer in that case. Unless you want to wash your shop floor that is. Very cool photo though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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