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Thread: SILVER STEEL ... where to buy
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2nd July 2014, 01:54 PM #1
SILVER STEEL ... where to buy
hi maybe this supplier will be of use to us Silver Steel size listing - Products - Precision Specialty Tooling
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3rd July 2014, 12:29 AM #2
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For those in or around Sydney, it might be worth your while giving Mick Moyles a call on 02 9799 8444. When I was last there several years ago, they had lots of different smaller sizes, say <10mm, and I cant remember what they had in larger stuff. The stock appeared to be older stock bought at auction, and was IIRC in 12" lengths. I don't recall prices, but they are usually pretty reasonable in my limited experience.
Rob
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3rd July 2014, 07:44 AM #3
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McJings have silver steel https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowse...?categoryid=39
For those in Sydney, it is right at the back of the shop under the window.
McJings have a well regarded mail order system, and prices are usually reasonable, but I have no idea how competitive they are for silver steel.
Blackwoods also sell silver steel, and many industrial suppliers would also stock it.
Good luck with your project.
Alan...
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3rd July 2014, 10:41 AM #4
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Most steel suppliers I've been to have a rack of it tucked away in a corner somewhere rusting away quietly. It's not hard to get, but doesn't exactly leap off their shelves.
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3rd July 2014, 10:46 AM #5
Depending on how much you want it may also be cheaper the cop the freight and but from Victor in the states. Drill Rod - 3 foot bars of 01 oil hardening drillrod - round tool steel - inch sizes.
Also depending on what you want it for you can buy ground 4140 (and probably other grades) from Bohler. Much cheaper but if its under 25mm i think you have to buy the whole length....
I bought some 3/4" ground for the D1-4 pins and another job i just did, even with freight to here it was only about $13/meter. Yeah i had to buy the whole length but i'm sure i'll use it up!
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3rd July 2014, 11:41 AM #6
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3rd July 2014, 11:46 AM #7
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How long are the lengths of this? I think the silver steel was costing me an average of around $20 or so a length, but the lengths are short and the price obviously depends on the diameter. I haven't bought any for a while as I just keep lengths of most popular sizes in stock and take off what I need. I only use metric, but imperial sizes are also still readily available.
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3rd July 2014, 12:25 PM #8
I bought a few lengths from Victor a couple of years ago along with some tooling. 3ft lengths. Every price I have seen in OZ has made me turn pale. Ask for it around here and you will probably get a blank look
Dean
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5th July 2014, 04:57 PM #9
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Minitech in Brisbane - good prices and excellent service (walk in or mail order) - typically 300mm lengths, but will cut to suit for shorter or longer if you ask.
I've also bought from McJings (mail order) when I was buying some HSS blanks.
I tried ordering from Blackwoods once - price was 2-3 times what Minitech was asking.
Des
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5th July 2014, 05:50 PM #10
Sorry i forgot to answer you Pete, they are the standard 6m lengths. Not such a problem for me as it is likely to be used up, but may be an issue for others.
On a side not i'm more than happy to sell short lengths at cost+post to anyone here. I only have .750" at the moment.
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