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Milwaukee shockwave 2nd gen bits


DarynH

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According to Milwaukee they heat treat them for 12hrs vs 4hrs.

 

Isn't that done in a flamed oven? The heat a quench introduces carbon(from the oil) into the metal...at least that is my understanding.

 

I've thought about doing this with bits/screwdrivers...but I've never done it and I'm not sure about how it fully effects the metal. I know it makes it harder but generally harder means more brittle...but I don't know and haven't done enough research to start doing it myself.

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for something cheap like one of these bits it may be worth trying.......I find most strip or round off more than they snap....then again I use #2 Robertson mostly....

 

The thing is if I go through getting some oil and a container specifically for this, I'm going to use it for more than some bits. I need fuel for my torch also, might need a new torch because that thing hasn't been used in a long time. I also have 11 different models, 9 different manufacter's bits to use right now, haha.

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