Videos tagged with Heat Treatment

This video explains the process of flame hardening, a heat treatment technique for steel. It emphasizes that the steel must be heat-treatable, specifically carbon or alloy steel with at least 0.2% carbon content. The process involves locally heating an area of the steel to achieve hardening.

This video demonstrates the process of welding a new bolt handle onto a Mauser bolt-action rifle. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through the essential tools and setup, including a Wheeler Engineering bolt welding fixture for precise alignment. He emphasizes the importance of using a heat sink and heat control paste to protect the bolt's heat treatment during the welding process, followed by finishing and dressing the weld. The tutorial is aimed at gunsmiths and hobbyists looking to perform this specific modification.

This video demonstrates how to use a Rockwell hardness tester to assess the heat treatment of a Mauser 98 rifle's bolt and receiver. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, explains the straightforward process of zeroing the machine, positioning the part, engaging the penetrator, and reading the results on the Rockwell C scale. This crucial step ensures the metal's integrity, especially after performing work on older firearms, guaranteeing the safety and reliability of replacement parts.

This video, presented by Larry Potterfield, focuses on the gunsmithing technique of nitre bluing firearms. It highlights the process with an emphasis on craftsmanship and achieving a durable, aesthetically pleasing finish on firearm components. The content is geared towards individuals interested in firearm maintenance, customization, and historical finishing methods.