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Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
By:ancient kayaker
Date: 10/13/2012, 2:31 pm
In Response To: Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files? (Ivan)

: . . .
: I did find a MAJOR error in the instructions on how to make an
: Indian type crooked knife.

: " (1) Anneal the file to soften the steel so that it can be
: worked. This is done by heating it to a cherry red color (about
: 1250 degrees F) and quenching it in water. A propane torch will
: generate enough heat."

: This is absolutely wrong! . . .

- if I recall correctly (and it's a long, long way back) that is the procedure for annealing brass . . . and one propane torch doesn't do the job - need two at least.

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Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
John Caldeira -- 10/10/2012, 3:04 am
Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
Dan Caouette -- 10/10/2012, 6:27 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 10/10/2012, 7:24 am
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John VanBuren -- 10/10/2012, 9:21 am
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ancient kayaker -- 10/10/2012, 10:24 am
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Ivan -- 10/10/2012, 12:30 pm
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Dave Houser -- 10/12/2012, 12:12 am
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John Caldeira -- 10/12/2012, 3:56 am
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Ivan -- 10/12/2012, 2:55 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 10/13/2012, 1:56 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/13/2012, 2:14 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/13/2012, 2:16 pm
Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
ancient kayaker -- 10/13/2012, 2:31 pm
Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
Marc Upchurch -- 10/12/2012, 9:24 am