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  1. #11
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    If you're not going to harden it, there's not much point in using tool steel...
    There are some chasing tools around made of brass; they'll deform with use, as will unhardened steels.
    Personally, I'd harden & temper them.

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    As Peter says, it will deform with use.
    To harden, heat the end to dull red and quench. Polish off the black discolouration, and carefully heat again until it develops a straw colour.
    Stay alert, or it will quickly pass this point, and quench again. Dennis.

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    Thank you all.


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    Just a quick follow up to thank you all for the advice. The tool I have now hardened (it took 2 attempts - the colour changes very quickly, which took me by surprise) is now my favourite! And now I'm making all kinds of tools. Thank you

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    Both silver steel & O1 are pretty tolerant of multiple attempts at HT - the only real caveat is to not keep them at the hardening temperature for too long as it can cause grain growth.
    Be careful though, tool making can get addictive (and then you forget what you were making the tool to do...)

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    It is SO addictive. I love it.

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