Chuckbuckeye Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I have some 1” rod of what I think is 5160 . Is this a good metal to use for punches or drifts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Size and use? For small punches that get buried in hot metal I prefer the high alloy steels; for larger punches that are used on thinner sections 5160 should be fine. Ok for drifts too---just remember to NOT make it brittle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckbuckeye Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 we’ll im trying to make tongs and wanted to do it like the videos . Not sure my terminology is correct but I wanted to punch a hole while it’s hot . So I can try my hand at that and riveting all in one project . I have a lot of rr knives but trying to do different things . Thank you Thomas for the quick response ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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