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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 3:04:42 GMT
My home is about to undergo a procedure where the temperature will be raised to 120-140 degrees Fahrenheit for about twelve hours.
Is this safe for the heat treatment on my swords? I know that this is a comparatively low and safe temperature for a sword to be subjected to for a moment or so, but the sheer duration of the higher-than-normal temperature is making me somewhat nervous.
I know that everything will probably be fine, but I just want to check and ask if any of the blade smiths or experts on heat-treating or more experienced members know if this could have any adverse effects. My collection includes swords by Windlass, Cold Steel, Hanwei, Sonny-era Valiant Armoury, and Albion, and are almost uniformly through-hardened European blades. (My Angus Trim and BKS swords are currently on vacation to get spruced up)
Anybody know if this sauna treatment would have an effect on my beauties?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 5:04:47 GMT
I am no blacksmith, but I highly doubt it will affect the temper. I used to lived in a tropical climate where 90+ Fahrenheit and high humidity is the norm. Rust is a real pain in the neck though...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 7:30:21 GMT
I don't know, but would think the steal should be fine. Though I would wonder how this might effect the wraps, wood, etc.
This also just makes me soooo curious, what is it that your doing to your house that will heat it to 120-140 for 12 hours? Seems like an odd thing to do, and also if you are doing it without removing things from your house. So kind of curious why your house is being turned into an oven for a day.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 7:39:17 GMT
Pesticide-free extermination of household pests. It is a bit of an odd way to go about it, yes. And yea, I've checked a few sources and it looks like the swordly metal bits will be fine. I, too, am starting to wonder about the leather and wood bits, though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2010 13:42:14 GMT
My only concern would be for the grips and such on your collection.
You could saddle soap, mink oil, neatsfoot oil your leather bits to keep them moistened and prevent any drying.
I wouldn't think that the wooden cores of your grips and scabbards would get affected that quickly, but you may want to consider oiling the blades, treating the leather, and then sealing them into trash bags or the like to keep them stable.
Just brain storming.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 15:01:45 GMT
No problem for the steel, the leather and especially the glue on the grips and scabbard might shrink/melt though (at least to my experience from leaving a knife lying next to the grill where it got about 150F). I'd take the swords somewhere else but maybe I'm just paranoid.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2010 22:56:40 GMT
My only concern would be for the grips and such on your collection. You could saddle soap, mink oil, neatsfoot oil your leather bits to keep them moistened and prevent any drying. I wouldn't think that the wooden cores of your grips and scabbards would get affected that quickly, but you may want to consider oiling the blades, treating the leather, and then sealing them into trash bags or the like to keep them stable. Just brain storming. I agree 100%, leather and any glues might be affected, wood for sure. why is taking them offsite not an option?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 17:14:15 GMT
As per chuck's suggestion I oiled my swords and conditioned the grips before they got the heat, and when I got back everything was still pristine and perfect. ;D They're all fine!
Thanks for all the help and suggestions, guys. I know it's a very odd situation to ask for advice on.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2010 6:52:02 GMT
As per chuck's suggestion I oiled my swords and conditioned the grips before they got the heat, and when I got back everything was still pristine and perfect. ;D They're all fine! Thanks for all the help and suggestions, guys. I know it's a very odd situation to ask for advice on. yay! good to hear. ;D
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