01-16-2013, 07:54 AM
(01-16-2013, 07:35 AM)PixMan Wrote: I tend to agree that the material seems softer than most 4140 and galls more like a low-carbon steel. The finish shown in your photo is NOT something I'd normally see in 4140, that's for sure.
I think I'll order some 4140 from speedymetals.com in a larger diameter to play with. I think Enco sent me the wrong stuff, and the rod was bent so I couldn't use my cat eye to hold the 3' piece through the spindle like I wanted to.
Ed