Making my own carbide turning tools

[dupont6480]

Just ordered my cutters from AZCarbide and have a question on ordering square stock for the tools: What type of steel do I order? Oil Hardened, Air hardened, Pre-hardened, Low Carbon, D2 or S-7?
Thanks,:dontknow:

 

[Leviblue]

I use mild steel or cold rolled. Nothing special and I prefer square stock. The others seem to hard and brittle.

 

[nn4jw]

I've used both A36 hot rolled and 1018 cold rolled square bar stock.

 

[dupont6480]

I've used both A36 hot rolled and 1018 cold rolled square bar stock.

Thanks for the response. MSC only had the classifications I noted in my post. Any correlation to those??

 

[ck1999]

I purchased some square stock from a local hardware store. You could check around before buying it. I believe mine were galvanized


Chris

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[nn4jw]

Thanks for the response. MSC only had the classifications I noted in my post. Any correlation to those??

The ones you quoted are tool steels. They are a lot harder than hot or cold rolled steels like Kevin and I were talking about. They are also overkill IMO for this application and more expensive. Harder to work, too.

I buy my steel from onlinemetals.com so I cannot say whether or not MSC sells the types I listed, but I'd be surprised if they don't. They just won't be listed with the tool steels.

 

[scsmith42]

You don't need tool steel. I prefer 1018 cold rolled square stock, but A36 is fine too. I think that Amazon small parts carries it.


Scott

 

[CaptnA]

Mine are also cold rolled stock. My local steel work shop has done some jobs for me and gave me some "scrap" pieces they had. I have made two tools for myself, and three tools I used to pay it forward. I also have one piece of tool steel they gave me. I surely could not work it with the knowledge and tools I have so I have it set back for a project I am planning with a metal tool/die working friend once he gets caught up.

 

[Charlie]

www.fastenal.com carries what you need.

Fastenal Approved Vendor
1/2" x 3'L ASTM A108 1018 Low Carbon Steel Square Bar
SKU: 0953251
Shipping: Leaves Indianapolis warehouse within 24 hours
Show Inventory Availability for my local Fastenal store



Online Price: $14.18 / each

 

[hymie123]

I used this one: 1045 mild steel

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZHUTSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DanR]

You might try tractor supply. I bought a 4 foot 1/2" square and a 1/2" round for $9 each yssterday. Hot rolled or "plain" steel.

 

[mkepke]

I use mild steel or cold rolled. Nothing special and I prefer square stock. The others seem to hard and brittle.

This. Hot rolled or cold rolled are fine. Amazon, Tractor Supply, maybe even the big boxes sell the material.

Here's a hot tip: you can buy a replacement wheel barrow handle from Home depot or Lowes and use it for your handles. A 5' ash handle runs about $14 and makes 4 @ 15" handles.

-Mark

 

[dupont6480]

Thanks for the clarification and contact info.

 

[dupont6480]

Thanks Scott. Great info and I'm guessing a savings on the price.

You don't need tool steel. I prefer 1018 cold rolled square stock, but A36 is fine too. I think that Amazon small parts carries it.


Scott

 

[dupont6480]

Thanks so much for the info.

This. Hot rolled or cold rolled are fine. Amazon, Tractor Supply, maybe even the big boxes sell the material.

Here's a hot tip: you can buy a replacement wheel barrow handle from Home depot or Lowes and use it for your handles. A 5' ash handle runs about $14 and makes 4 @ 15" handles.

-Mark

 

[dupont6480]

Thanks Dan. There is a Tractor Supply about 3 miles from me. Great gouge.

You might try tractor supply. I bought a 4 foot 1/2" square and a 1/2" round for $9 each yssterday. Hot rolled or "plain" steel.

 

[dupont6480]

Wow. Great price. Thanks for the info.

I used this one: 1045 mild steel

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZHUTSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[dupont6480]

You guys are AWESOME> Another great lead! Thanks

www.fastenal.com carries what you need.

Fastenal Approved Vendor
1/2" x 3'L ASTM A108 1018 Low Carbon Steel Square Bar
SKU: 0953251
Shipping: Leaves Indianapolis warehouse within 24 hours
Show Inventory Availability for my local Fastenal store



Online Price: $14.18 / each