SIlverSmelter Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 i have recently aquired some 1144 drops from work 2" and 1 1/4 and was thinking of hammers, drifts, and maybe slitters. mostly just looking to see if any of you use it. i know its real close to 1045 ive read lots about on here just looking for some input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have many hand hammers I've made from 1144 steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 It forges ok, machines like butter, and electric welds like $%&*#. I too have several hammers made from it and are very pleased with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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