[TheForge] Fw: RR metal

[Phlip]

Ene bichizh ogsen baina shuu...

>     The RR people did some thermite welding on the tracks.
>   They say the metal used in this process is stronger than the rail.
>   I have collected a few of the rods {about 2" dia 6-8" long} it is
> crystalized {hot forging will correct that} also some sand is in the
> metal.
>   The question I have: can it be used for??
> Marty

Just got this question from one of my friends into metal, but not smithing.
Any ideas, guys?

Saint Phlip,
CoDoLDS

"When in doubt, heat it up and hit it with a hammer."
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