[Jewelry making - Article 01485] - Re: [Orchid] To quench or not to quench, that is the question

[leonid Surpin]

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>     I find it difficult to keep it at a steady temperature for any
>     length of time as you have to keep moving the torch flame and if
>     you move it too far away, it is no longer at the desired
>     temperature. It's all very confusing! 

    I have never found it important to hold any length of time at
    annealing temperature. 

    I have always stopped once it reached. I know that some alloy
    manufactures recommend that metal to be held for some time at
    annealing temperature. That is required if you want to completely
    restore metal to the original state of workability. In practice, I do
    not think it is necessary and danger of over-heating outweighs any
    potential benefits it may bring. 

Leonid Surpin
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