[TheForge] Mystery Metal

[Jonathan Nedbor]

So, I suppose my mystery metal is actually stainless steel. I was able to 
run a nice fused bead with my tig welder. As I understand it MONEL does not 
weld. Is that correct?

The only thing I am surprised by is the "oxide" on the surface of the bars, 
brownish. NOt what I would expect from Stainless. Also, I sanded the 
surfaces of the 2 small pieces and the area near the weld turned a light 
brown, with no hint of blue or grey.

There is a number stamped near one end, 4316. Does that indicate anything to 
any of you?

Jonathan Nedbor