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I've done quite a bit of heat treating years ago when I was a tool maker. D2, A2 air hardening, 1095, 4130/4140, O2, S2 and a lot of case hardening. I don't remember what brand we used, but we had two compounds that came in large drums; a finer compound and a coarser one.
I know you can buy compounds like Cherry Red and you might even get lucky and find some old Kasenit. But, I'd like to play with making my own compound.
I've done some searching and have read about using leather (after making a charcoal powder out of it), regular hardwood charcoal, baking soda, etc.
Does anyone have any experience making their own? If so, I'd love to hear your recipe! Again, I'm interested in making, not buying a compound, thanks.
Thanks,
Ted
I know you can buy compounds like Cherry Red and you might even get lucky and find some old Kasenit. But, I'd like to play with making my own compound.
I've done some searching and have read about using leather (after making a charcoal powder out of it), regular hardwood charcoal, baking soda, etc.
Does anyone have any experience making their own? If so, I'd love to hear your recipe! Again, I'm interested in making, not buying a compound, thanks.
Thanks,
Ted