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General >> Older threads >> Brass lifespan http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1336511831 Message started by Marcus99 on May 8^th, 2012 at 9:17pm

Title: Annealing process
Post by Parashooter on May 10^th, 2012 at 2:55am

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When brass looks "cherry red", it's way too hot - grain structure is damaged. Direct flame at shoulder and stop when color change extends 1/4 to 3/8" aft. No water is needed. Air-cooling spread out on a metal pan is safe, effective and quick.