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grinding hard or soft material

Started by mater, July 22, 2009, 07:47:00 AM

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mater

July 22, 2009, 07:47:00 AM
Im wanting to make some knives from some old lawn mower blades. Should I aneal them first, or just start grinding?

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         thanks mater

Jeremy

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July 22, 2009, 07:52:00 AM
Everything would go a lot quicker if you anneal them first.
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LONGBOWKID

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July 22, 2009, 03:35:00 PM
I reccomend annealing everything possible, if you have the means to re-temper. Its easier on you, as well as your tools.

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