looking for some materials

[ebydrc]

hey this is probly in the wrong section, i couldnt figure out with would fit best.

but anyways can anyone recommend a spot to get some steel ive searched and im not coming up with much i need

4340 and 1050 steel billets

TIA!

[JDenyer232]

Originally Posted by ebydrc hey this is probly in the wrong section, i couldnt figure out with would fit best. but anyways can anyone recommend a spot to get some steel ive searched and im not coming up with much i need 4340 and 1050 steel billets TIA!

Try McMasterCarr, they have quite an assortment of materials. If you need bulk they are a little on the expensive side. We use them as I can get what I need the next day, for me getting my stock quickly is more important than saving a few bucks, and we don't need large amounts of stock. Hope this helps.

[will gilmore]

onlinemetals.com, speedymetals.com for hobby sized stuff

[ebydrc]

Originally Posted by JDenyer232 Try McMasterCarr, they have quite an assortment of materials. If you need bulk they are a little on the expensive side. We use them as I can get what I need the next day, for me getting my stock quickly is more important than saving a few bucks, and we don't need large amounts of stock. Hope this helps.

they didnt have any 4340

[ebydrc]

Originally Posted by will gilmore onlinemetals.com, speedymetals.com for hobby sized stuff

tried both those i need some larger billets, im starting to think im going to have to start calling forge company and seeing what they are able to offer for the steel, im afraid they are going to want alot of $$$

[RICHARD ZASTROW]

What size is "bigger"?

Dick Z

[keebler303]

Look in the yellow pages for industrial supply, steel supply, etc. There are at least 6 suppliers in the town I work in, all having huge warehouses full of steel. Where are you located?

Matt

[ebydrc]

Originally Posted by keebler303 Look in the yellow pages for industrial supply, steel supply, etc. There are at least 6 suppliers in the town I work in, all having huge warehouses full of steel. Where are you located? Matt

mountain home, ar

[ebydrc]

Originally Posted by RICHARD ZASTROW What size is "bigger"? Dick Z

flats like, 1.5" x 4" x 6"

[ryke]

Has anyone purchased software called CAD-KAS FONT 2 DXF is it worth the money? Needing to find a software that can do letting for lasers, that has the letters split into or a stencil format.

[keebler303]

Alro Steel has warehouses in Tulsa and St. Louis. I buy most of my stock through them.
www.alro.com

If that doesn't work out, you could contact Nessteel. They specialize in tool and alloy steels and ship all over the US. Shipping might be more expensive since they are in CT, but they could probably get you what you need.
http://www.nessteel.com/

Matt

[RICHARD ZASTROW]

It might be less expensive to purchase drop-offs from round bars and mill it to size. Many alloys are available in hot rolled rounds only.

Dick Z