Files and Rasps for Blades

[scott.livesey]

will work just fine. heat kiln to 1250F, put the file(s) in, close it up and turn if off. leave door closed at least over night. when cool, steel should be soft enough to grind and shape. leave the edge about 1/32" or so. then put in 1500F furnace for 10 minutes, quench in canola, freezer for an hour, then temper