[Jewelry making - Article 00353] - Re: [Orchid] Annealing stainless steel

[James Binnion]

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    With the exception of knife blades, stainless steel used in the
    making of kitchen and dining implements is 300 series or similar
    austenitic stainless steel. To anneal it you need to heat it to 1750
    F and water quench, unlike carbon steel or 400 series martensitic
    stainless you should quench austenitic stainless steels to make them
    soft. However you will find it will not be much softer than it is
    now. It is tough stuff even in its annealed state. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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