How to find local sources for steel and heat treating?

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How should I go about finding local sources of good steel and heat treating services? I've talked to a few welding shops and hardware stores. I've only found mild steel though. I even spoke to a blacksmith but his coal forge was out of a commission for about 10 years.

Are welding shops and machine shops good places to inquire or should I just give up and use the mail?
 
mr_dove said:
How should I go about finding local sources of good steel and heat treating services? I've talked to a few welding shops and hardware stores. I've only found mild steel though. I even spoke to a blacksmith but his coal forge was out of a commission for about 10 years.

Are welding shops and machine shops good places to inquire or should I just give up and use the mail?
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If you find a supplier like Fastenal

You can find precision ground D2, O1

but Aldo has much more selection



If you want a local heat treater, check the Yellow Pages for Metal Heat Treating
but they may not deal with your steel type, or may have large minimums.
 
I just googled Fastenal.

So strange that I'd never heard of them before.

Good info., Thanks.
 
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