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Key steel suppliers Pip Luscher 08-24-2008
Posted by Tim Nash (aka TMN) on August 29, 2008, 1:19 pm
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> On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:07:29 +0100, Peter Fairbrother
>
> >Pip Luscher wrote:
> >> Quick delurk: apart from RS, who are out of stock ATM, anyone know of
> >> a key steel supplier? I need 1/4" square.
>
> >> Thanks.
>
> >http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stubs-Key-Steel-1-4-Square-x-12-Long_W0QQitemZ1...
>
> >=A36 inc postage for 12" long
>
> As it turned out, I found a piece lurking in the bottom of a box of
> old lathe bits, but I've ordered a piece anyway.
>
> Thanks all.
> --
> -Pip

I have always wondered what is special about keys steel - is it its
strength ?

Tim

Posted by Pip Luscher on August 29, 2008, 4:42 pm
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On Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:19:47 -0700 (PDT), "Tim Nash (aka TMN)"

>I have always wondered what is special about keys steel - is it its
>strength ?

Err, shear resistance, I think. IIRC it's a medium carbon steel. I'm
sure someone will put me right though.

--
-Pip

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