[TheForge] Forging of Chrome plated steel

[Dan Rathburn]

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From: "Larry" <bdragon@attglobal.net>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Forging of Chrome plated steel


> 1/4 in rods hum..... I'm sure they would be useful for something.  As to
the
> chrome, I figure that the forge will burn it off pretty quick, and as my
forge
> is out side, I'll just stand back till I get a good heat on the work and
go
> from there.  Thanks for the thoughts though.
>
> Larry
>

I would think that maybe the crome may flake off and contaminate the fire in
the forge but I have never forged chromed steel.
You might be able to bring the peace up to a temp that will losen the
plating and then wire brush it off just a thought.

Dan Rathburn
Elgin, IL USA