Hey guys, I've done a load of reading and I THINK I have the process figured out. These little chuck keys are for my old Atlas 618 and made from 1/2 W1 rod if that helpfull. The process I've come to goes about like this:
1. Clean all potential oils off
2. Heat about 1 1/2" of the business end to magnetic and hold for a few minutes.
3. Dip in can of water
4. Clean all potential oils off and bring back to shinny silver finish
5. Put in oven at about 300-400 degrees for about 10 mins
Does this all sound correct? i've read so much and got some varying information. This all seems about right from my knowledge. Anyone have advise or disagree with anything here? I'd appreciate it. I'm really proud of these and want them to function for years to come.
Thanks everyone,
-John
1. Clean all potential oils off
2. Heat about 1 1/2" of the business end to magnetic and hold for a few minutes.
3. Dip in can of water
4. Clean all potential oils off and bring back to shinny silver finish
5. Put in oven at about 300-400 degrees for about 10 mins
Does this all sound correct? i've read so much and got some varying information. This all seems about right from my knowledge. Anyone have advise or disagree with anything here? I'd appreciate it. I'm really proud of these and want them to function for years to come.
Thanks everyone,
-John