Hey Jaybird...watch it with the Honda comments...:)
Is the aluminum thick enough allow enough threads to support the load?
As far as the 350 F in your oven at home, I'm not going to say it won't work, but heat treat of aluminum requires tighter temp control than steels and irons (in general). I think between the uneven temps due to lack of forced air circulation, and questionable accuracy of the thermostatic control (this ain't no pizza), the kitchen heat treat would be "hit and miss" at best.:scream:
quite a nice debate over a humble chain guide...
...how about just converting it to a belt drive? Seems to work nicely for harleys, so it must be good!
Is the aluminum thick enough allow enough threads to support the load?
As far as the 350 F in your oven at home, I'm not going to say it won't work, but heat treat of aluminum requires tighter temp control than steels and irons (in general). I think between the uneven temps due to lack of forced air circulation, and questionable accuracy of the thermostatic control (this ain't no pizza), the kitchen heat treat would be "hit and miss" at best.:scream:
quite a nice debate over a humble chain guide...
...how about just converting it to a belt drive? Seems to work nicely for harleys, so it must be good!