[Manoel]

Originally Posted by JVN

Jim,
Funny you mention this.
Heat treating came up the other day in a 229 design discussion.

If you (or anyone else) knows more about this process.
Please share!

I have the vaguest understanding.
I'm especially interested in "home" heat treating. I think it is possible to temper a shaft using only a torch and a coffee can of oil. Is this true?

John

Not sure if you already seen it, but Dave wrote one of his memorable posts about it a while ago. Here it is.