John Martin Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 one online source for H13 is speedy metals Speedy Metals - H-13 That's where I get all of my metal from, well I might start buying from my bsing teacher, not sure. You really don't want anything smaller than 1/4". I stick with 1/2" and up, then forge or taper down to the desired diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theimi Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 You can hand forge H13 easy enough. You just need to work it at a high heat, and not try to work it any lower. It might not move like wrought iron, but you can move it ok. Especially if we're just talking tapering 5/8" down to 1/4" or so. Of course you can... (ok 5/8", as i said i dont get it below 20mm). And you can also work it hot but you shouldn't go too high. You shouldn't forge H13 at higher temps around 1050C (orange heat, bright red) and not below 850C, otherwise you may damage the steel. In that temp range its not really funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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