First Color Case Hardening Project

[Janderso]

Little leather added to mix wouldn’t hurt.

Leather charcoal or fresh leather? I saw that was one of the more common carbon sources.

 

[Janderso]

Jeff, what did you wrap it in, what temp and how long?

Stainless foil, I brought it up slowly to 1,425. Soaked for about 45 minutes.

 

[Janderso]

Well, I guess it’s done.
I just used some cold blue on the front radius piece. It’s heat treated and ground 4140.
It sure took the blue different from the upper pieces. I didn’t harden the top pieces because of the drastic differences in thickness.
I would think they would crack during the quench.

Just need to grind the balls flat then It's done.

Done and done.
Now, on to the next project.

 

[pontiac428]

Boy, I really think case is the right look for the base! Purdy!

 

[lordbeezer]

Turned out nice. Old belt. Piece off old leather boot. I’ve only used tanned leather. How you did it works for sure.

 

[Janderso]

Boy, I really think case is the right look for the base! Purdy!

Thanks man!

 

[lordbeezer]

This fellows write up is another way