New lug for my 1916 Artillery

John Sabato · 09-23-2014, 10:23 AM

And your purpose for the heating and quenching of the stock lug? Hardening? I don't think this is necessary. The stock lug doesn't get much abuse, and I imagine that it will last a very long time unless you are sure that the new lug is very soft steel... If that is the case, then hardening might be in order... and the temperature you mentioned should not cause any damage... but I would only do this as a last resort if you notice that wear on the lug is occuring.

What did it cost you for the machine work?

09-23-2014, 10:23 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	And your purpose for the heating and quenching of the stock lug? Hardening? I don't think this is necessary. The stock lug doesn't get much abuse, and I imagine that it will last a very long time unless you are sure that the new lug is very soft steel... If that is the case, then hardening might be in order... and the temperature you mentioned should not cause any damage... but I would only do this as a last resort if you notice that wear on the lug is occuring. What did it cost you for the machine work? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*