Case hardening claw on SKS hammer

[Bubba Yugga]

Hi gang. I got a refurb SKS with a forced match trigger group.
The sharp edges on the hammer that engage the sear were not so sharp, in fact noticeably rounded.
When working the action, the hammer would occasionally fire.
Also, the step that's supposed to catch when not in battery wasn't catching either.
My only recourse was to weld on a blob of more meat, and file it down to more workable dimensions.
Now, that soft goo out of my flux core wire feed welder is a bit light on carbon content, so I would like to carburize it some.
Question :
Does anyone know where to find case hardening compound in the west GTA like Cherry Red, Kasenit, or Hard-N-Tuff?
Also, any advice would be most appreciated.

 

[mike44325]

Ive got some case hardening compound

 

[bearhunter]

If I may suggest, look for another hammer. Case hardening in this situation will only work until it doesn't and it could prove embarrassing. A year ago, I had a Mini 14 with a similar problem. I did exactly the same thing you are attempting and at the worst possible moment the darn thing emptied a mag on me. Luckily there were other shooters doing their thing on both sides of me banging away with SKSs. I didn't even realize what had happened until I sighted in to pull the trigger again and was surprised that there was no release and the bolt was held open.

That was enough. I put it away and took it home. Pulled that what I thought to be repaired hammer out and cut it in half. Then I ordered another. Ten days later all was well.