I have a couple custom screws I've turned 30° points on for a project, they've also been threaded 1/4-28. The material is 1/4" diameter 12L14 steel rod.
I'd like to case harden the tips but, I've never done this before. Reading the Brownell's Surface Hardening Compound directions, it sounds simple enough; heat to cherry red, dip in the compound, heat to cherry red, quench in water. Repeat the heat-dip cycle if desired before quenching. I have both propane and MAP torches.
Whenever anything sounds easy, there's often some hidden leghold trap waiting for an unsuspecting operator.
Is it really this easy? All pearls of wisdom welcomed.
Thanks.

I'd like to case harden the tips but, I've never done this before. Reading the Brownell's Surface Hardening Compound directions, it sounds simple enough; heat to cherry red, dip in the compound, heat to cherry red, quench in water. Repeat the heat-dip cycle if desired before quenching. I have both propane and MAP torches.
Whenever anything sounds easy, there's often some hidden leghold trap waiting for an unsuspecting operator.
Is it really this easy? All pearls of wisdom welcomed.
Thanks.
