Gareth Johnston Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hello all. I'm looking to know is it possible to quench in vegetable oil and or frying oil . Have the availability of both just don't know if any good and wouldn't use unless it was. Thanks Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Absolutely. Smells a lot better than motor oil. Keep it covered when not in use- it will attract varmints. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yes, and yes. The purpose of a quench medium is to remove heat from the steel quickly. Different alloys need different quenchants to get the most out of steel. Heated vegetable or frying oil should work fine for any alloy for which an oil quench is suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Almost time to get some free slightly used peanut oil after thanksgiving here in the states. Tho, using it to quench makes me hungry for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Johnston Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks everyone for there replys all good information, will be able to make good use of this oil now ! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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