[TheForge] bronze propeller shaft

[Phlip]

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> Hi
> I recently came by two 10' prop shafts...1.25" and 2" . anyone know what
> kind of bronze they may be? I worked a small piece under the air hammer
> and it seems to have a fairly narrow  range. suggestions would be much
> appreciated.
> thanks
> John Emmerling
>
 Just checked with my roommate, Rob, currently in the Navy. He said it's
most likely Naval bronze, which is a silicon bronze with a bit of aluminum
in it. He says it can be pretty sticky to machine.

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