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Dave Otto:
I do also keep 303 SS and bearing bronze in stock but forgot to mention them. I keep both 12L14 and 1144 Stress Proof in stock. I have grown to prefer the 1144 over the the 12L14, it breaks chips much better in the lathe. The 1144 is not available in diameters under 1/4" where the 12L14 and 303 both are. There is also a decent assortment of drill rod on the shelf too.
Dave
Kim:
Hi JD,
I'm from up north of you, in Oregon. I just recently retired, and I can tell you, it is a wonderful thing!
I tend to do mostly bar stock projects. And rather than buying a bunch of material I think I might need someday, I tend to just buy extra of whatever I need for the current project. So when I'm buying material for a project purchase it in the most economical length (that doesn't cost a fortune to ship). That tends to be in the 3-4' range. That usually meets the needs for the current project, then gives me extra to put in my stock to save for future projects. At least, that's what I do for the small sized rod and bar stock (like, under 1"). For larger stuff, I buy closer to what I need, usually because it becomes a lot more expensive fast as you move to larger sizes - plus, the larger dimensions get heavy fast too!
I always find that no matter what project I'm working on, I always end up using material for things I didn't anticipate when I started, like for jigs or new little tools I need to make to do some operation. So having some extra rod and bar stock on hand is always a good thing!
I don't have nearly the collection of stock that Dave or Chris do, but I'm working on it! I'm sure my kids will have a grand time cleaning out my shop when it comes time to deal with my estate! :Lol:
Kim
jd736:
Thanks for the tips. I have a lot of experience with 304ss and some with 316. I've never machined 303. In steel my experience was C1018 and A36. Hope the picture below comes out me and computer have a love hate relationship.
https://photobucket.com/bucket/d7801962-c79a-4060-a17c-36ecd1428a6e/media/101b3ab0-e3f2-4b38-9b0a-93314d02427c
crueby:
The picture link just takes me to a login screen... :atcomputer:
If you give 303 a try, you will definitely notice the difference to 304. Also, 303 won't work harden like 304, so its more forgiving in that respect. As mentioned, its not available in all shapes and sizes though.
Kim:
303 is much friendlier than 304! I like to work with 303. 304, not so much - it's tough stuff to work with.
Kim
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