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where to get 2"x2" S7?

Will52100

Will52100

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Finaly made it back and rested a bit, time to start working on a power hammer. I have most of the stuff to build it, and can get the rest easy enough, but need die steel.

I need a couple pieces of S7, or similar steel, 2"x2"x3.5" for the hammer dies.

Any idea where to get without spending a fortune? I don't need it machined, I can do that myself after getting it and they will have to be welded to the die plates so I'll heat treat them allso.

Thanks
 
Will,

I don't know about the S7, but you may have better luck finding 4130/4140. It will do just fine for hammer dies as well. You could also try to locate some H13. If nothing else having more options gives you more chances. :)

-d
 
There are some sizeable chunks on eBay right now as well. I seem to recall someone selling of 1,000 pounds of H13 at $1.00 per, you pick and choose. Same with S7. I had contacted the fellow about S7 in knife making sizes, and he said the smallest he had was 1/2"

Best,

Darryl
 
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