[TheForge] Steel substitution

Daniel Crowther [email protected]
Tue Jan 15 14:42:00 2002


	I need to make a hot cut chisel for making animal heads.  I had heard that 
S-1 was the steel of choice since it could be made very thin and still have 
excellent heat resistance.
	I do not have any S-1, however I do have access to the following 
steels:  A36, 5160, O-1, and automotive/truck engine valves.  Which one of 
these would be my best choice?

Thanks,

Dan Crowther
http://www.oakandacorn.com