Zack S Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I know forging steel that is plated can be very dangerous but how would Chrome plated bolts do close to a forge? Should it be ok or should I try to find some that aren't plated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 actual chrome bolts are not a good idea to try to forge..cad plate can be removed by vinegar or acid (outdoors lots of venelation) that is what i would reccomend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack S Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 The bolts are not going to be forged just used near the forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_bluegrass Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Depends on how close and how hot they'll get. Unless you're in some far flung corner of the globe, bolts are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I know forging steel that is plated can be very dangerous but how would Chrome plated bolts do close to a forge? Should it be ok or should I try to find some that aren't plated? My truck with its gas tank is "close" to my forge - at least when compared with your vehicle and your gas tank. (Dozens of feet vs hundreds of miles...) :) How hot will these bolts get? Too hot to touch? Hot enough to boil off noxious fumes? Hot enough to dry off a smidge more quickly than the ones in the back of my truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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