kburd Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 hey guys so what type of steel have you found is most effective for making spring swages that would be used by hand and or under the power hammer. just wondering what some of you have used and found meets the needs and holds up long term. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 mild steel for mine ... if ya want to harden um use super quench .. works for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Mild steel works. If you wear something out, make your next one from tool steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Mine are from mild steel. I have had to restraighten them a couple of times. But they work pretty well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yep. It's all about the job and intended use mild steel is always a good place to start and upgrade as required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kburd Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 thanks for the input guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 1045 normally for us, normalised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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