1566/thompson shafting

[Tracy Dotson]

has any one ever forged a blade from this material, i have forged two, one test and one
keeper,the test blade performed execelent,90 deg. bend no problem,(6 times before failure)
it rusts very bad, but performes well. anyone know the composition of 1566?

thanks, Tracy

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Tracy Dotson
Dotson's Custom Knives
Baker Fl.

 

[Jonesy]

Tracy,

The steel has been used for lawnmower blades by walker mowers. for the composition go to www.summitsteel.com/crht.htm

Scott

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Scott Jones
Heck yea I invented it ...What is it???
I only do what the voices in my wifes head tell me to do.
It's kinda like hangin, you never get used to it.

 

[Tracy Dotson]

thanks, Scott, at least i know whats in it now, i like it except for the rust,


Tracy

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Tracy Dotson
Dotson's Custom Knives
Baker Fl.