January 27, 2008 - I've been informed that heat treating usually takes place at 1000+ degrees, not 500.
And I've been told that my thin-walled pipes won't need it. And I've been told that the header will crack if I don't heat treat it, and that I can heat treat it in the oven. So many opinions!
I figure my home oven heat treating won't hurt anything, and maybe it'll help. Those who are concerned about the safety of my domestic arrangements will be glad to know that the header was not stinky. Remember, I did carefully degrease the part first!
The best part? Check out the cool colors! This picture doesn't do full justice to the neet brownish/purple sheen on the pipes.
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