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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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Where to buy steel
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try your local metal salvage/recycle place. they will usually "burn" you off a piece of any thing they have . with scrap metal prices down this might be a good time to "stock up ".
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
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You didn't say what kind of steel, beyond "stainless or carbon". Since that description covers all steel, it is not much help. If you just need a piece for some construction project, any of the on-line metal suppliers can do it ( Speedy Metals, Online Metals,Ebay, etc.) If you want blade steel of a specific type (5160,ATS34,etc.) then Admiral Steel or Crucible, Or Kelly Cruples would be good sources.
As said, if you don't need any specific steel, try a scrap yard.
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As said, if you don't need any specific steel, try a scrap yard.
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If you are looking for mild steel, a steel yard or recycling place like mentioned above would probably have a piece about that size in their drop pile (cutoffs from another order). 1/4" plate weighs about 10# to the sq ft. So your piece would be about 23#. A while back steel was about a $1 a lb, but, should have fell off that considerable by now. If you are looking for blade steel you may need to check with Admiral or one of the other dealers.
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speedy metals has a 12" x 24" piece of 1045 for $40.
4" short.
McMaster Carr's prices for high-carbon are about the same as Admiral's when you factor in Admiral's packaging fees.
4" short.
McMaster Carr's prices for high-carbon are about the same as Admiral's when you factor in Admiral's packaging fees.
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Admiral seem to be cheap enough. I ordered from them last week. I think they will be my main supplier. Contact me if you can't find any I should have a 24'' piece. I give to you if you pay shipping.
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The nice thing about Admiral is that they have more convenient shorter lengths. Some places may charge more if they have to cut up a standard length (which is understandable) I am not sure how Crucible Service Centers or Carpenter handle this since I always just buy the entire random lengths (typically 11- 12 feet). At any rate Admiral is a very good source for the guy looking for a smaller order.
