April 1, 200917 yr The other day i got given a pice of something called biziloid and id like to know if it would be good for making knives if not what can i use it for?
April 2, 200917 yr G'Day Mike I was just browsing the forum when I came across your post, I was asked by someone if I'd like some too. It is spelt bisalloy and from what I can gather it is some sort of hardened steel. I cant tell you much more. Cheers Ian Ross Edited April 2, 200917 yr by steve sells corrected Bisalloy spelling, easier to reseatch when ya know what its called
April 2, 200917 yr its used alot in heavy earthmoving and minning machinery, for all the high wear areas that take alot of abuse.. very very hard to mark properly with a centre punch and good for making drill bits blunt, it doesnt cut as well as mild steel with and oxy/acetylene torch either.. Im not sure how it would go for a blade though, thats why i browse this site If its useful for knife making, im going to kick myself, ive seen alot of it thrown in the scrap at a place i worked at. Edit: Just found this, http://www.bisalloy.com.au/files/Techman/Range%20of%20Grades.pdf Edited April 2, 200917 yr by jack hollingsworth
April 3, 200917 yr Sorry about the spelling Steve, some people spell it with an s and some with a z, you'll find references either way.;)
April 3, 200917 yr Author thanx guys, i was wondering if it would be a good idea to weld it to the top of my rail road anvil so it has a harder surface?
April 3, 200917 yr thanx guys, i was wondering if it would be a good idea to weld it to the top of my rail road anvil so it has a harder surface? ive heard of people useing it like that should work if its the stuff ive heard about ... its real tough and wear resistant ....good luck
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