LawnJockey Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I just purchased a ATHA handled punch that I am am going to reshape as a slotting punch. I am new to the wizardry of heat treating so I am wondering if this should be heat treated and if so, how should a slow minded aspiring smith approach it? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 What are you going to be punching? Hammerhead, top tools, don't bother heat treating, you'll only lose the temper. For thinner stock you could temper to straw color,but punches on hot steel don't really need a heat treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawnJockey Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thank you, that answers my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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