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T.Alan Kraus
 
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Default A2 airhardening

Thanks, would oil hardening O1 be better?

cheers
T.Alan




You're off the charts, but 1100F would give you about Rc50. A2 is not
generally recommeded for use below Rc55-57 - if you need extra toughness
there are better choices.

Ned Simmons