Joerouse

Awesome, thanks Wes!

I did a search in the forums for quench oils but didn't get anything. I was wondering if anyone has a good source for buying #50 or parks 50 quench oil. I was recommended to use this type from a local bladesmith but can't find anywhere to but it. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the advice guys! Seems to be curing nicely now! Just one more coat and some ITC-100 and I'll be ready to start a practice blade!

Ok so at what point after I place the next coat on should I fire up the forge to cure. Should I leave it dry over night again?

Also when I fire up the forge it seems to smoke unless it's just water vapor. Or is it burning the satanite?

Thanks. I mixed to the consistency of sour cream. I probably applied about a fairly thick coat for the first two coats. I have another 5lbs bag left to mix and apply.

Hello guys newbie here. I recently built my first forge and am now to the point of coating the Inswool with satanite. I put my first coat of satanite on and let it dry for a couple hours and then fired up the forge for about 20 seconds. It seemed to have burnt it and left a black mark under the burners. It was real hard then so I decided to put another coat on. I let it dry for about an hour with my propane heater next to it until it was dry to the touch. I then ran the forge for about 15 seconds. It seems to have done the same thing. Am I not letting it dry long enough before firing up the forge. Should I start over or let it dry overnight and then do another coat? Just want to get this done right the first time. I've only done two coats so far. Thanks