tnraines Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I was given a quote for some steel when I called around saying I wanted some steel for blackmisthing and bladesmithing and this is what I got in an email: 1/4 x 3 A-36 HR steel 24in cut tolerance + 1/8 /0 47.44 and 1/4 x 3 A-2 DCF 24in 5-6ft R/L 78.64 this quote come from Alro steel This is greek to me other the the price any ideas suggestions etc? tnraines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I was given a quote for some steel when I called around saying I wanted some steel for blackmisthing and bladesmithing and this is what I got in an email: 1/4 x 3 A-36 HR steel 24in cut tolerance + 1/8 /0 47.44 and 1/4 x 3 A-2 DCF 24in 5-6ft R/L 78.64 this quote come from Alro steel This is greek to me other the the price any ideas suggestions etc? tnraines It's only 5 pounds. So it can't be the lot price. 47.44 sounds like price per hundred, but that's pretty cheap nowadays. And 78.64 per C is way too cheap for DCF. Both are way too much if you're only looking for 24". You need more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 How are you making your knives stock removal or forging? We need to know what you have for equip. And if we knew what part of the country you lived in someone could suggest a proper steel and tell you where to get it. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnraines Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 How are you making your knives stock removal or forging? We need to know what you have for equip. And if we knew what part of the country you lived in someone could suggest a proper steel and tell you where to get it. Bob I am in the Dayton ohio area. I have access to a couple decent grinders, a vise and a blowtorch and very picky band saw that sometimes works, sometimes doesnt. my primative forge i have tried to make isnt working well. So i figured id to stock removal for now and use my old files for practice fodder while working on the forge. I am not going for a high polished look but more of a primative tribal look to the finish. I have been looking for old metal but short of trespassing havent seen any so not one to break the law stuck looking for fresh it seems. tnraines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am in the Dayton ohio area. I have access to a couple decent grinders, a vise and a blowtorch and very picky band saw that sometimes works, sometimes doesnt. my primative forge i have tried to make isnt working well. So i figured id to stock removal for now and use my old files for practice fodder while working on the forge. I am not going for a high polished look but more of a primative tribal look to the finish. I have been looking for old metal but short of trespassing havent seen any so not one to break the law stuck looking for fresh it seems. tnraines I suggest you go here and get a piece of 1084 it is easy to heat treat and very forgivable to someone just starting out. http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/1084fg-steel-bar-14-x-112-x-12-p-284.html Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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