Snowdog
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I have a Perdersoli Harper's Ferry that I believe has a soft frizzen. I can get it to spark with various flints I've tried, but not enough for reliable ignition (only about 1 in 4 attempts ignite the FFFFG in the pan). I know the lock angle is not ideal, but I also know many use these things after treating the frizzen.
After doing some research, I've purchased some Kasenit and a Bernzomatic TS8000 that uses something called Propylene.
I have a general idea of how the hardening is done and plan on doing a bit more research before I get started.
However, the first step of my plan is to get all the materials I need to get the job done. I know Kasenit is the correct stuff, but I was actually looking for torch that used MAPP gas and could only find torches that uses butane, propane or Propylene. I was told by the salesman (Lowes) that the propylene was the hottest stuff they had in a handheld torch.
Will the TS8000 and included 16.92 oz Propylene container be enough to sufficient to properly heat the frizzen to temperatures needed for the Kasenit to be effective?
I have zero experience with such things, so this is very much a learning experience for me.
Thanks in advance for any pointers you can give.
After doing some research, I've purchased some Kasenit and a Bernzomatic TS8000 that uses something called Propylene.
I have a general idea of how the hardening is done and plan on doing a bit more research before I get started.
However, the first step of my plan is to get all the materials I need to get the job done. I know Kasenit is the correct stuff, but I was actually looking for torch that used MAPP gas and could only find torches that uses butane, propane or Propylene. I was told by the salesman (Lowes) that the propylene was the hottest stuff they had in a handheld torch.
Will the TS8000 and included 16.92 oz Propylene container be enough to sufficient to properly heat the frizzen to temperatures needed for the Kasenit to be effective?
I have zero experience with such things, so this is very much a learning experience for me.
Thanks in advance for any pointers you can give.
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