February 25, 201016 yr I am looking for some 4140 or 4340 or 5160 in 1/2" square any ideas who would handle something like that. I need about 18'. Don't want to reforge any scrap.
February 25, 201016 yr Give thes guys a look. http://southerntoolsteel.rtrk.com/?scid=1014762&rl_alt=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.southerntoolsteel.com&rl_path=/services.html http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=197&step=2&top_cat=197 I like the second one.
February 25, 201016 yr Author Good luck finding square. I will take any kind of harden-able alloy as long as it in not mild steel.
February 25, 201016 yr Try Speedy Metals.They are willing to work with small orders and ship fast. You can call them toll free @866-616-1018.
February 25, 201016 yr Cincinnati Tool Steel will rip it for you from 4140 plate. (800)247-8665. They have annealed or pre-hardened.
February 25, 201016 yr Cut from plate may be your only option to buy it that size, but it can be pricy. You may want to price 5/8" round put a kiss block on your hammer and forge away. If you have not used kiss blocks before you may be suprised how fast they are and how on size you can end up. If you need long straight pieces or need it annealed get the plate, but if your pieces are a couple of feet or less it may work out cheaper especially if you can source the round locally.
February 25, 201016 yr Author Cut from plate may be your only option to buy it that size, but it can be pricy. You may want to price 5/8" round put a kiss block on your hammer and forge away. If you have not used kiss blocks before you may be suprised how fast they are and how on size you can end up. If you need long straight pieces or need it annealed get the plate, but if your pieces are a couple of feet or less it may work out cheaper especially if you can source the round locally. \ It is for a tool I have been making for the past 10 years. I have kiss blocks and swages for 1/2" I am tired of the extra work. I was using 3/4 5160 or 4140 untill the supply that I had ran out. I also used to raid the local train tracks for extra spring clips but I think I have picked up every one with in a 5 mile radius of my shop. Not to mention those that are left are frozen into the ground right now. I am going to check out those sources tomorrow. I really want a finished bar because part of the tool is left with the original section.
February 25, 201016 yr http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-1323-8337-12-sq-4140-cold-finished-annealed.aspx been mentioned already, but here is the page. They seem to have good service. Phil
February 25, 201016 yr Author Thanks, you saved me fuel and time. I hope to return the favor some time.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.