[TheForge] Fw: Crow bar help

[David E. Smucker]

I agree with Don,  No matter what the steel you want max toughness, not 
hardness.  I would forge out the end, grind if necessary and then heat to 
just above critical and let it air cool.

Dave Smucker
Brasstown, NC

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From: <PlumDon at aol.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:23 AM
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Crow bar help

>
>
> In a message dated 11/22/2009 10:45:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> williamsiron at comcast.net writes:
>
>
> A customer dropped off two fairly  large crowbars needing one end, the pry
> bar, hammered out to remove chips. The  hammering part is no problem,
> however, what kind of heat treatment would you  recommend?
>
>
>
> Serious liability opportunity here, Mark. Picture him 20' up on a roof
> ripping out rafters and the overly hardened tip snaps. I would not heat 
> treat
> at  all.
>
> Don
>
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