kayakersteve Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have gotten high carbon pattern welding down and want to try stainless damascus mostly for jewery. I have both coal and propane forges. Have question about steels and sourceing it. I have read and read and still have a few questions. Want to work with AEB-L and 19c27 or 304. They look difficult to soucre in bars or flat stock. Anyone know a source that sells smaller quantities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Newjerseysteelbaron.com sells aebl. Idk about where to find the other steels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) we have a list of alloy steel suppliers in http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/31605-supplier-list/ Edited May 28, 2015 by Steve Sells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 NJ steel doesn't stock the more odd ones - Sandvik which supplied the 19c27 apparently doesn't market it in America anymore - Still looking at different stainless combos for Damascus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 304 is common, even MSC sells up to 6' bars if IIRC. Looks like you are near the water. Find a marine fabricator. You only need what would amount to tiny scraps. Stainless bolts from a hardware store are most likely 304. 304 is commonly used above the waterline in commercial applications. '316 is used below the waterline and most all parts of pleasure boats. The two alloys are very similar with the 316 being more corrosion resistant especially at higher temps and that characteristic may work against you in a forge welding situation but I don't know that for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I don't think any combination of stainless will give you much of a pattern, I would think stainless and something contrasting would be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just be aware the FLOURINE containing fluxes that are effective breaking down the chrome in SS are seriously toxic as is the hexavalent chrome fumes. Use GREAT ventilation at a minimum.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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