Kenny O Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I have a few sticks of 4340 (1.125"x36") I picked up for .50/lb. It seemed fair? I had to have it! there is about a ton of 36" sections left. My dilemma is that I don't want to waste the material through my ignorance. What tools are best made with this alloy? Chisels okay?:confused: My Machinery's Handbook gives me temperature limits I am not sure I can judge with my resources, colors work better. I guess I need a blacksmith's perspective to understand the process. Thank you for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnptc Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 i use it for tools that get a lot of impact eg the hammer heads on my power hammer...works great. at the price of mild steel i would use it for alot of things :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcraigl Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 where did you get it? Where in So. Oregon are you located at? I'd like to score a little bit of that stuff for making large tongs. I'm in Kfalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 1 5/8" square up to 1 3/4" square bars are ideal for hand hammers.........1 1/8" square is a bit small for hammers, but you can use it for any tool you care to make at that price. Heat treat makes a difference in use, but you can learn that without worrying about "waste". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny O Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I live in Grants Pass. The product is in...................................White City....................... at.................. White City Metals. It is about 7 acres of treasures neatly stacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thats a good price. I just finished a job that I used 12 pieces of 3" round 4340 3' long. I paid about $15ea that's over $2/lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcraigl Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Do they know it's 4340? I do a fair amount of business at Klamath Metals which is owned bky White City Metals, and they've shipped stuff over for me before (sheet lead). I might have to stop by today and inquire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Jnewman: Either your numbers are wrong or I'm wrong. 3" round X 3' = 25 pounds @ $15.00 that equals $0.60 per lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 My math says 72 pounds per 3"x36" bar... Steel is 0.283 pounds per cubic inch, yes?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sorry 3"x3" forgot to hit the shift buttton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Six pounds each, then. I gave about $1.35 per pound for 1050 earlier this year. Havn't priced 4340 in a couple years. I need to figure out how much I would have to buy at half a buck a pound in order to cover gas down I-5. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.