andrerich517 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hello all, I was fortunate enough to come into possession of a few 10" pieces of S-7 steel. I would like to make a drift, but would need to upset the round stock in the middle. From what I've read, you should air cool S-7 and avoid working the hammering end. I have a gas forge and can't fully isolate the middle section from getting heated. Can I still cool the ends with water before I upset? Would that make the end product too brittle? Thanks for any/all advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 https://www.hudsontoolsteel.com/technical-data/steelS7 This will give you the heat treating and annealing information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 How thick are the pieces? Do you have access to an oxy/acetylene torch you could use to isolate the heat? Why is it that you need to upset the stock in the middle only? Dont quench one end in water to cool it down, that will end badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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