Agita Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Had a recent trip to the metalyard and brought some 3' saw blades back. Also some 12" metal-cutting saw blades. According to the North Texan Blacksmith Association Junkyard List, the large Mill saw blades are L6 , before I weld together with some O1 this weekend can anyone tell me if they think that is correct or will I end up with something that won't stick. Anyone happen to have a guess what the metal cutting blades are? Second Would yall know if a cut off piece of of a 18" tall "I" beam work for one of these ? Its the general shape and all. Saw it and it was like a moment of inspiration. Thanks ahead of time -Agita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBower Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Broad pronouncements along the lines of "sawmill blades are this" and "leaf springs are that" generally can't be taken at face value. The world isn't that simple. For a little more info on sawmill blades, see here. I have no idea about the metal cutting blades. They could -- could -- be something relatively low carbon and tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agita Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Broad pronouncements along the lines of "sawmill blades are this" and "leaf springs are that" generally can't be taken at face value. The world isn't that simple. For a little more info on sawmill blades, see here. I have no idea about the metal cutting blades. They could -- could -- be something relatively low carbon and tough. Well spoken, Sometimes you ask for advice to hear what you suspect but don't want to admit. Thanks for the info I never read that post. (edit)(actually That is an Amazing post THANKS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evfreek Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I'd weld up a tiny test billet and etch it to see. I got a free 2 foot diameter saw blade without carbide teeth that was all chewed up. It sparked as a nickel alloyed high carbon steel, and matched sparks from a 15N20 coupon. Not L6 but close enough. This stuff welds better with 1080 or some simple carbon steel. Why don't you try that? I have found pattern welding to be difficult and time consuming, and I have become tired of wasting fuel experimenting with junk steel. It sure eats up the fuel. And if you try to save fuel, you get cold shuts and end up wasting even more fuel in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medieval Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I would say that the 'I' beam could be turned into a stake, if you have enough metal in the flange and web. If the web is not sturdy enough, you could weld a stiffner to it. Looks like lots of grinding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I saw a rock breaker bar at the fleamarket today that would make a great stake like that Heavy sq going down to a chisel edge at one end and transitioning to a tapered round rod for the majority of the shaft. Usually a tough medium carbon steel too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agita Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 MMMMMM...... teleport that rock breaker bar over here. lol The "I" beam is a traditional I shape and about 1.5" or 2" thick. like they just needed to take a couple inches off a longer piece. I would say 12 or 14 inch wide and tall. I've always wanted a stake like that and lately I have seen all sorts of designs almost like a swage on one end and taped to a nice sharp horn on the other side. Kinda wanna make somthing like that. Picked up a large 2' blade, 2 1' blades , 15' of 3"bandsaw blade, some RR spikes, some shear tips off a bushhog, and a 4" steel pipe for a stand for my new vise. all for ~6.00 I love that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Don't know where "here" is. You might give a thought to putting a general location in your profile so I could tell if I should try to pick up the rock breaker for you. I found a miniature one about a month ago---only about 3' long and sized appropriately. I snatched it up to make a stake from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agita Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Sorry , said that in jest. I'm afraid I'm a bit far away. I never run across those your lucky. I got ahold of one only once before. Suckers about 6 feet long. I was told it was used for changing tires on tractor tailors. about a foot or so is square down to a chisel point and the other end tapers to a smaller rounded point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 In the past I have made stakes out of pick axe heads as they are fairly decent steel. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 My favorite steak making material is beef though moose and pork are good too. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 MMMMMM...... teleport that rock breaker bar over here. lol The "I" beam is a traditional I shape and about 1.5" or 2" thick. like they just needed to take a couple inches off a longer piece. I would say 12 or 14 inch wide and tall. I've always wanted a stake like that and lately I have seen all sorts of designs almost like a swage on one end and taped to a nice sharp horn on the other side. Kinda wanna make somthing like that. Picked up a large 2' blade, 2 1' blades , 15' of 3"bandsaw blade, some RR spikes, some shear tips off a bushhog, and a 4" steel pipe for a stand for my new vise. all for ~6.00 I love that place. Yeh I like that place too. Be careful with round stock. Local shaft maker leaves 6-12 in drops 1-2 in dia. work hardens in my saw. cuts less than a 1/4 inch wipes out a bi metalic blade with coolant. Burns drills inna heart beat. 25 lbs went back. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Frosty; Horse isn't bad either; but have your tied Bison? At one of the SOFA workshops we had bison steaks so thick they were probably illegal! Good eating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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