N.N
Well-Known Member
I tried a quick search and ready through some pages to find it but to no avail.
What is better for stainless pin/tube stock? 303, 316, 316L, 4xx, etc.?
At this point I've used brass because I've found it locally, stainless has been a little harder to find. I've ordered some 302 1/8in rods and some 316L 1/4tubes to start with. I have no idea if they're hardened or not. I tried USAknifemaker first, but the tube is out of stock atm so I found them somewhere else for about the same price. Am I going to run into any problems using these for my handles?
btw, I'm not using these for bolsters, just in the wood/micarta.
What is better for stainless pin/tube stock? 303, 316, 316L, 4xx, etc.?
At this point I've used brass because I've found it locally, stainless has been a little harder to find. I've ordered some 302 1/8in rods and some 316L 1/4tubes to start with. I have no idea if they're hardened or not. I tried USAknifemaker first, but the tube is out of stock atm so I found them somewhere else for about the same price. Am I going to run into any problems using these for my handles?
btw, I'm not using these for bolsters, just in the wood/micarta.