I was making some wire forms and then I was curious if I could make the finished pieces become a little stiffer, i.e. harder to bend, in addition to giving them a darker, more subdued finish. So, I got the pieces glowing red on a gas stove and then quickly immersed them in cold water (one by one). I get the impression that I made the stuff softer, if anything. I was surprised how little time it took to get it red hot, maybe seconds.
Where did I mess up?
Btw, we're talking pretty heavy (240 lb test and above) gauges of wire. I don't know the temper status of them. Some were Cabela's brand, some were Mason. The heaviest stuff (>360 lbs) were the straight pre-cut 8" sections for making Muskie bucktails, sold under the Inhaler brand.
Where did I mess up?
Btw, we're talking pretty heavy (240 lb test and above) gauges of wire. I don't know the temper status of them. Some were Cabela's brand, some were Mason. The heaviest stuff (>360 lbs) were the straight pre-cut 8" sections for making Muskie bucktails, sold under the Inhaler brand.
