jfigler Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hi guys, my local steel/machinist didn't have any mild 1" round bar but gave me 4140 for the same price because I drop by a lot. I was planning on making candle sticks similar to the ones made in this video: Do I need to take any special considerations into account regarding quenching or do I even need to quench for decorative art? I'm new to the game and really only make tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Yes you should AVOID quenching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Don't you need 20 mm square rather than 25 round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfigler Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Ah, sorry Marc, I linked the wrong video. This is the one I mean the attempt this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuEulear Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Definitley avoid quenching if it where me i would save it for punches and quietly source some mild steel from elsewhere and enjoy the deal on 4140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfigler Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, DuEulear said: if it where me i would save it for punches and quietly source some mild steel from elsewhere and enjoy the deal on 4140 Yeah, that definitely came to mind. I could finally make a nice hammer drift I've been thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 19 hours ago, DuEulear said: Definitley avoid quenching if it where me i would save it for punches and quietly source some mild steel from elsewhere and enjoy the deal on 4140 Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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