[TheForge] open face die

Tue May 6 12:02:00 2003

John:  Ii would recommend H-13 tool steel.  It is specially alloyed for this
application and it is a hotwork die steel.

A possible alternative from the junkyard would be stout axles of modern
manufacture.  Like H-13, they are often high in nickel, a key component of
shock resistant alloys.

                            Grant Marcoux
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Chobrda" <[email protected]>
To: "The forge" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 4:39 AM
Subject: [TheForge] open face die

> I want to make an open face die to forge a bunch of chisels. This die
> will be used in the power hammer and/or hydraulic press. I am open to
> suggestions as to the material to make this die from, all suggestions
> are appreciated.
> Thanks in advance.
> John C.
>
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