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KHalverson:
koan
you could run it thru a temper cycle before shaping.
my plan is to do this build along  using the already hard file  and tempering the cutting back to a more friendly, tougher, non brittle state
hopefully tomorrow I will be showing how to draw back  (anneal) the handle and spine  of the blade.
Kevin

koan:
Thanks... Brian

PEARL DRUMS:
Kevin I think its cool your doing this. Need more files? We go through bastards at work like water.

KHalverson:
PD
thanks.
ive got a pretty good stash but if there good U.S.A made files  I sure would take em.
kevin

KHalverson:
ok
knowing that the steel used in most quality files tempers out at around 400f.
we will start a little shy of that .
and my kitchen oven tends to run a little hot.
we will set the oven for 350f and let the blank soak for 2 hours



 

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