[TheForge] Needful things...

[Bob Ehrenberger]

----Original message -----
>Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:15:27 -0500
>From: "Saint Phlip" <phlip at 99main.com>
>Subject: [TheForge] Needful things...
>
>I need a few items, and some information, and if it's smithing, I
>kinda think I know who to ask, so guys, help me out please ;-)
>
>I need a piece of square or rectangular bar stock, maybe 2-3 inches
>long. It should be about medium carbon, the dimensions can be 2" X 3"
>in any direction, as long as it's no more or no less than 2-3 inches,
>and it must be square or rectangular. Also, it MUST be scrap, rather
>than new steel. What do you guys suggest? NOT stainless- simple high
>carbon.

So you are looking for a cube, or near cube.  A good place to start would be
to ask about drops at a machine shop or your local steal supplier.  I have
some pivot pins from a local Cat dealer they are 3" round by 12".  With some
serous heat and hitting they could be squaired up.  If you have a Cat or
tractor dealer in your area you might be able to score something along that
line.

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.
eforge at centurytel.net