Yesteryearforge Posted April 29, 2005
Rantalin
If you would like to send me your shipping address I will send you a piece of steel in the 80 to 100 lb range suitable for pounding on. It will be either 1018 crs or hot roll.
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The Radius Edge wheel is 8" in diameter and has a 5/8" arbor hole.
Diameter = 8"
Wheel width = 1.5"
Arbor hole = 5/8"
CBN (cubic boron nitride) grinding wheels are state-of-the-art for grinding high-speed steel tools
These wheels are designed for use with bench-type grinders. 1800 rpm or 3600 rpm
Perfect for sharpening woodturning tools (high speed steel)
Provides a superior edge compared to the old stone wheel
Balanced – does not require "truing"
These wheels will change the way you sharpen forever – Think razor sharp edges.
CBN or Cubic Boron Nitride grinding wheels are designed for sharpening high speed steels only and should not be used for other applications. These wheels have a 1.5" face so they are easy to use and work well with the Wolverine Sharpening System. The 180-grit wheel puts almost a mirror finish on your edges and makes them "scary sharp."
The stuff is "S-7 Hi-Shock Air Hardening Drill Rod - 36 In. Diameter: 3/32 Overall Length: 36" MSC Item #06095061 Had a chance to Tig Weld with this Rod today on a piece of scrap. HOLY FRIHOLIES!!! THIS STUFF IS STRONG!!