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Posts: 284 08/30/2009 10:55	Tags : None I'm posting this query on the reels board (and not the fly-tying board) because it has to do with the sticky on tempering reel springs. Moderators, if you feel this belongs on the fly tying board, please feel free to move it. My question is: can Bulldog's suggested tempering process (350 degrees for 15 minutes) be adapted to tempering hooks? I have some older Mustads that are a little too soft for my taste and I'd like to try to temper them a bit more--has anyone tried this? Say, a size 16 medium-wire--350 degrees, should I shorten the time? Air cool also? I suppose it's all trial and error and I plan to do some tests--so we will see. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Many thanks, bb
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Posts: 7402 08/30/2009 11:34 Bulldog1935	tempering would make them softer. In order to harden them, you would have to heat them to 1600oF, quench them and then temper them at about 500oF the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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bearbutt	toasting hooks	#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 285 08/30/2009 12:16	Thanks, Bulldog. While I have access to a kiln that can handle 1600 degrees pretty easily, the process is probably more complicated than it's worth in the end--. I'll leave the metalsmithing to the metalsmiths. bb
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Posts: 275 08/31/2009 09:44	bb, I could put you onto an English hookmaker, but, nearer to (your) home, contact this chap www.ronnlucassr.com. Regards, Doc www.doctor-fly.com
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