{"id":33771,"date":"2023-04-15T17:04:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T11:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thepipingmart.com\/?p=33771"},"modified":"2023-04-15T17:05:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T11:35:02","slug":"how-to-harden-tool-steel-at-home-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thepipingmart.com\/metals\/how-to-harden-tool-steel-at-home-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Harden Tool Steel at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re a DIY enthusiast or have your own workshop, chances are you have some tool steel lying around. Tool steel is a type of carbon steel that is well-known for its durability and strength. But before it can be used, it needs to be hardened. Hardening tool steel requires a few simple steps and tools that you likely already have at home. Let’s take a look at how to harden tool steel at home.<\/p>\n
The first step in hardening tool steel is to heat it up until it glows red hot. The exact temperature will depend on the type of tool steel being heated, but generally speaking it should turn a deep cherry-red color when it has reached the ideal temperature for hardening. An easy way to determine if the tool steel has been heated sufficiently is by dipping its end into cold water; if bubbles appear on the surface of the metal, then it is ready for the next step.<\/p>\n