[TheForge] Hammer heat treating/stainless coloration

[debmiller at fuse.net]

Regarding the stainless coloration. There are a few methods out there, of which is Reis is probably the master. Acid passivation can reduce discoloration, there are current based devices, which I have not tried, and as you have mentioned good old fashioned elbow grease. I often use a stainless powered wire brush then Scotch Brite discs or wheels on side grinders. They work pretty good for me.

Ray 
Cincinnati

---- Robert J Hill <wskewinu at mac.com> wrote: 
> Hello all.
> I have a few questions.  One of my coworkers is making some wood 
> carving tools from ball pien hammers.  I also have a cross pien that 
> tends to be softer than I would like.  What would be a good method for 
> heat treating these tools?
> My other question is in regards to heat coloration from welding on 
> stainless.  Scrubbing the colors off with Scotch-Brite pads and wire 
> brushes only goes so far.  Any recommendations for an easier way?
> Thanks,
> Rob Hill
> 
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