[TheForge] Flint striker problems?

[Ron Childers]

Could it be the "flint"? Try sparking with an old file; if it sparks, use
1095 or O-1, quench @ non-magnetic and don't temper. An old hay rake tine
works or use an old worn-out Nicholson file.

Ron C


-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Widham, Mitchell P.
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:05 PM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TheForge] Flint striker problems?

I am attempting to make strikers of fire starting with flints. I have
used several types of spring steels, that spark like crazy when hit with
a grinder, but after I forge them to shape, I can not get them to throw
a spark. What am I doing wrong? I have tried quenching them when red
hot, blue and just let them air cool. Still no luck. Any advice would be
appreciated.
 
Thanks.
 

Mitch Widham
Operations Supervisor
Campus Safety Department
v: 7580
f: 4932
mitchell.widham at erau.edu 

 
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