Author: Shamu
Subject: anealing
Posted: 14 September 2013 at 5:33am
Its a combination of 2 things that cause the splitting. ![]()
Subject: anealing
Posted: 14 September 2013 at 5:33am
Its a combination of 2 things that cause the splitting.
First the depth of the water. By immersing most of the case in water it will not anneal because the water conducts the heat away 25 times faster than air.
Secondly the amount of heat applied. If you go to the old "cherry red" heat its probably a bit too much.
Done correctly there will be a visual change to the brass color just below the case shoulder. In a botttleneck case its supposed to be softer at the front & more rigid at the back.
As long as you're no further back than this you should be fine.
