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Offline Scotty

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Butt plate question
« on: February 15, 2021, 03:17:23 AM »
Hello all,
 can a brass investment casting butt plate be annealed? 
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Offline john bohan

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Re: Butt plate question
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2021, 03:21:16 AM »
I would'nt think a new casting would be hard,but if it is youshould be able to aneal it.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Butt plate question
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2021, 03:23:16 AM »
Yes, if regular brass and not some bronze alloy.
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Offline Bill Raby

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Re: Butt plate question
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2021, 03:29:45 AM »
Quench brass. Let bronze alloy air cool.
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