[TheForge] Atlantic 33 question

[PlumDon at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/24/2008 1:43:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
dave at magichammer.net writes:

How does one work this material?
 
The presumed advantage of Atlantic 33 (Flutagon) steel is that no tempering  
is required. You simply harden it in water. Dan Boone just lets it air harden  
and it works quite well. 
 
The Atlantic Steel Corp directions say:
 
To Forge:  Heat slowly and uniformly to a temp of about 1825 - 1975F  (lemon 
to yellow) and forge.
 
To Harden:  Reheat the cutting edge about 1" back between 1650 - 1950  
(Salmon to lemon color) depending on hardness required. Quench in clean cold  water.
 
Don Plummer
 



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