mike os just a little insane..... Messages 9,809 Location North Wales Jul 29, 2018 #1 I need to thread and tap some silver steel rod.(o1 tool steel).. anything to be aware of? Dormer taps, rocol cutting paste, ... Externally will be on the lathe so no real worry
I need to thread and tap some silver steel rod.(o1 tool steel).. anything to be aware of? Dormer taps, rocol cutting paste, ... Externally will be on the lathe so no real worry
mike os just a little insane..... Messages 9,809 Location North Wales Jul 29, 2018 #4 Cheers guys... just checking
Screwdriver Member Messages 10,751 Jul 29, 2018 #5 Should be supplied in the annealed state. iirc, d.i.y annealing can be tricky with certain hardenable steel alloys.
Should be supplied in the annealed state. iirc, d.i.y annealing can be tricky with certain hardenable steel alloys.
rory1 Member Messages 1,201 Location Macclesfield Jul 29, 2018 #7 Silver steel turns and machines ok in its bought state, you can then harden and temper it
S scott0031 Member Messages 1,061 Jul 30, 2018 #8 Just treat is as any other tough material. There is nothing to be afraid of in the slightest.