what type of steel is this???

[Demonomaniac138]

i noticed they sell steel at tractor supply and sutherlands but its called welding steel.does anyone know what type of steel this is? can you make a decent knife blade from this?

 

[Russ Andrews]

No. It's mild steel, and just dosent have enough of the
carbon or other stuff, like manganese, to make it
hardenable enough for a blade.

 

[Demonomaniac138]

damn i cant find steel anywhere around here other than the junk yard for used leaf springs

 

[silver_pilate]

My best bet was to order online. Also, if you have a Fastenall around you, they usually stock some steel. Otherwise, check the phone book for steel suppliers and see if they have anything suitable.

--nathan

 

[psycho78]

I like your username

 

[Demonomaniac138]

id like to find some sheets of steel, my father in law has a cnc plasma cutter. ive looked for local steel but nothing available.just my luck tools but no material or material no tools.thanks the name is derived from some misfits songs

 

[jll346]

Order some from Admiral steel.