[TheForge] Hot cut

[Franklyn D. Garland]

Sorry dude, I think your logic is correct, but the math is wrong.  I found the reference I was 
looking for in "Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking" (second edition) and it is 60 degree 
for the cold cut and 30 for the hot - but this clearly isn't written in stone - I have some hot cuts 
that taper very finely and resemble knives more than chisels..

On 26 Feb 2003 at 9:21, Dave wrote <snip-snip>

> I believe it's the opposite ... 60d for hot cut, 30d for cold 
> chisel.  Reason being that the sharper angle would dull too quickly in cold 
> steel, while it would pass through the softer hot steel much easier.


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