[TheForge] 1045 uses

Wed Feb 19 09:41:02 2003

Go find a truck shop and dig in their dumpster for leaf springs. These
are very easy to find around here.
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Subject: [TheForge] 1045 uses


> I want to make swages and special purpose tools for using under a 100
lb
> hammer.  I have not had much luck finding "spring steel" which Clifton
Ralph
> recommended.  I am wondering if there is a draw back to using 1045.  I
know a
> lot of people use mild steel for swages but i am concerned that with
all the
> work that goes into these tools that the life span will be to short.
I have
> heard of carburizing mild steel but have no experience. I would like
to hear
> your recomendations.
>
> Ben
>
>
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