W westfork Member Joined May 2, 2010 Messages 11 Location Eastern Montana Jun 18, 2010 #1 It has been raining here in Eastern Montana for a couple days so I have been working in the shop. Trying to make some new irons. Can't find any stainless steel, am wondering if an old rasp would work. Any ideas?
It has been raining here in Eastern Montana for a couple days so I have been working in the shop. Trying to make some new irons. Can't find any stainless steel, am wondering if an old rasp would work. Any ideas?
B Big Muddy rancher Well-known member Joined Feb 10, 2005 Messages 22,792 Location Big Muddy valley Jun 18, 2010 #2 It would probably work. I have made some out of mild steel that work fine.
B Big Muddy rancher Well-known member Joined Feb 10, 2005 Messages 22,792 Location Big Muddy valley Jun 18, 2010 #3 What about rods out of small shock absorbers or door and window cylinders?
C Cedarcreek Well-known member Joined May 23, 2006 Messages 587 Location Eastern Montana Jun 19, 2010 #4 The last stainless I bought Pacific in Miles City ordered in for me. Before that I just used plain steel bars.
The last stainless I bought Pacific in Miles City ordered in for me. Before that I just used plain steel bars.