I will address the micrometer issue. The digital mechanical is rotating wheels like the old odometers in cars, the electronic one is a electronic digital display . The third type is the old classic with the numbers on a rotating barrel. I am an inspector in my full time job. I am in charge of...
Nice,
How do you keep from cutting yourself when your married with 4 kids and two going to collage , because I wouldn't have any money to keep in it ? HAHAHA
JZ
I have also heard of people using glass for the flat platen . I tried that but it kept shattering on me. I guess its some type of certain glass . Tempered,hi temp ??????????? dont really know but the glass is probably your cheapest way if you know the right type to get .
Anyone know??
I replaced mine with D-2 @ 62 RcC . I made a couple of them, drilled and tapped the backs so I could resurface them when they finally do wear. Haven't had to yet. I also changed the rollers on my Bader flat platen from alum. to D-2 @ 60 RcC . Ceramic sounds good but can it be ground. I do have a...
I might be able to help you out here.
I have some 416 heat treated bar . 4" dia and 6" dia . also have 1 1/8 dia you could square up . also have 2 x 2 1/2 Bar stock.
Let me know if you're interested in a piece.
John
Hi Will,
Different makers use varying size materials .It also depends if you are forging or stock removal . I am a stock removal guy . I will give you sizes that I have had good results with. Hunters and utility knives I usually use .125/.140 thick ,the thin blade with a full flat grind...