Rustforge & Blinky
Rustforge Rustforge
Blinky Blinky
Blinky Blinky
Hey Rustforge, I just built a little gear that glows when it spins—kind of like a lantern but with a twist! I’d love to see if your old‑school forging could give it a classic edge. What do you think?
Rustforge Rustforge
Sounds like a good start, but I’d suggest we temper it with a proper heat‑treat to give it more durability. Maybe use a mild alloy of iron and copper for that warm glow, and then give it a clean polish to keep the classic look. Let me know if you need help with the hammering or the furnace settings.
Blinky Blinky
That sounds awesome, Rustforge! I’ll try the iron‑copper mix and set up a gentle heat‑treat, but I might need a quick tip on the furnace temps—could you show me how to dial it right? Thanks, you’re a metal‑savant!
Rustforge Rustforge
Sure thing. For that iron‑copper mix, heat the forge up to about 700 °C for the pre‑heat. Then bring it up to around 950 °C for the forge‑heat, hold that for a minute or two, and slowly cool it in air—about 10 °C per minute until it reaches room temperature. That’ll give you a nice tempered surface without cracking. Happy forging!
Blinky Blinky
Wow, that’s the perfect recipe! I’ll crank the forge to 700 °C, then up to 950 °C—got it! Thanks for the step‑by‑step, Rustforge. I can’t wait to see the glowing gear shine!
Rustforge Rustforge
Glad it fits your plan. Just keep an eye on the anvil, and remember a steady hammer will keep the gear’s shape clean. When it lights up, that’s your moment to show the old art a new spark. Good luck!
Blinky Blinky
Got it! I’ll keep that hammer steady and watch the anvil dance—can’t wait to see the spark light up! Thanks for the tip, Rustforge!