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Ordering steel
I've seen several places listed on the various threads here as to good sources of steel--TKS, toolanddie.com, Crucible, Admiral, etc. I realize that TKS is set up to sell pieces to beginning knifemakers who may only want 2-3 feet of steel bar, but what about the other places? Are there minimum quantities you have to purchase? Are some of these places willing to cut for a small charge? For example, Admiral has CR 1095 in 1/8 inch flat ground bar, but in 8 foot lengths. . .
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Admiral (and I'm assuming everyone else) cuts the longer lengths into UPSable lengths. I just ordered some 5160 that is 224" in length. They cut it to length put it in a tube and send it out.
From the Admiral website store - ** Bars will be cut into thirds to facilitate UPS shipping ** They have always been most accommodating on my orders. Bob Sigmon |
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I order from Admiral.in 72" bars.On my fighters I get an extra knife,as opposed to 36"bars.If you call they will cut to order.Easy people to work with.
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Just got my first order of 1095 in from admiral, and they chopped it into 4' lengths for shipping. I was a bit concerned about the 8' lengths when I ordered it, but not to worry. Order away!
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I usually purchase Starrett precision ground O-1 flat stock from KBC tool. They often have steel on sale, listing it as "Made in the USA or England". Whenever I have bought some of the sale stuff, it's always been the good old Starrett precison ground O-1. KBC tools' website is http://www.kbctools.com/usa/main.cfm Search for "flat stock".
__________________ Christopher Meyer, Shenipsit Forge |
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anything is available if you have time to wait. The long delays usually occur when you order very thick material, like 5/8" thick, or very large like 4' X 8' sheets.
__________________ george tichbourne www.tichbourneknives.com sales@tichbourneknives.com |
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Thanks guys! It's about time for me to order some steel for the newbie KITH. . .
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