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Ryan Jacob:
So I have some old half round rasps that dont quite match up to the wood I use anymore. Are they any good as a forging material?

bubby:
The best way to tell is to do a snap test on the tang

Ryan Jacob:
Snap test?

bubby:
Heat the tang to non magnetic and hold just a little longer, then quench in warm Canola oil. If it got hard when you hit it with a hammer it will snap off and not bend. If it bends heat it again and quench in water. If it won't snap now it won't harden

Ryan Jacob:
Can I do this with coals and a blower?

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