DC712001 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I know this has been asked/answered before, but I can't find it. I don't see it in the "Blueprints" section of Common or Rail Road Steels (unless I just don't recognize what the table is calling it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Not in my list either as I don't know anybody trying to forge them into other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Derek, I show joint bars listed in 3 grades. 1- not specified, 2- C .30 max, 3-C .45 max. Hope this helps. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Are fish plates joint bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC712001 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks for the replies. Yes, "Fish Plates" ARE "Joint Bars" and not "Tie Plates." I have read that some people use Tie-Plates as floor-anvils/upsetting-plates for upsetting rod material and others cut-down tie-plates and forge the material into knives. I've heard they are likely Medium-carbon steel (1050,) but would like a more definitive verification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Go to the top of this page click on search putin "railroad steel" it will come back with over three pages full of information as to the make up of railroad steel ...one of them has a chart of the information you seak...I'ed find for you but my computer seems to have a problem today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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