Thread: Wear to find 01 tool steel

Bohler Udderholm sell 01 (they call it "Arne")
see
Bohler-Uddeholm Australia - Cold Work

Their website says their flat bar starts at86x12mm which ion the large side for a chisel.
However, they do say "other sizes available on request" so you may want to contact them.

If you just want to practice you can always use a piece of HSS from McJing
I made a set of chisels out of a set of these https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowser.aspx?categoryid=369

According to the client they have been excellent and hardly ever need sharpening.

That is a really nice set of tools Bob!

Originally Posted by DSEL74

That is a really nice set of tools Bob!

That was a set I made for Luthier, Chris Wynne, of Thomas Lloyd Guitars back in 2008.

Some details here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f44/lu...ool-kit-70211/

You can try here:
Bohler-Uddeholm Australia

Same day despatch on Steel Rods, Bars, Tubes & Hexagonals parts | RS Components

RS online Aust sells O1 tool steel. Their prices include toll courier next day delivery if in stock.
Cheers Andy

Originally Posted by ozheat

Same day despatch on Steel Rods, Bars, Tubes & Hexagonals parts | RS Components

RS online Aust sells O1 tool steel. Their prices include toll courier next day delivery if in stock.
Cheers Andy

Thanks Andy,

I never knew that RS sold O1... price is pretty fair considering.. prices in the US are generally cheaper, but freight kills it.

Buy Steel Rods, Bars, Tubes & Hexagonals Tool Steel Rectangular Bar, 500mm x 50mm x 6mm RS RJBFM0050000060 online from RS for next day delivery.

$52.13 for 20"x2"x1/4" is pretty fair, Victornet have 18"x2"x1/4 for $21.38, but then add $50+++ for freight costs....

Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by ozheat

Same day despatch on Steel Rods, Bars, Tubes & Hexagonals parts | RS Components

RS online Aust sells O1 tool steel. Their prices include toll courier next day delivery if in stock.
Cheers Andy

Thanks for that Andy, I'll need some silver steel in the near future and not do they stock they are only done the road at Smithfield.

Cheers Ben.

Ray, Ben,
RS online prices are pretty high but then again it is actually a bricks & mortar shop.
They also include a courier fee in the price of each item.

Ben, I would be interested in finding out if you actually go to the shop front if they still charge the same price opposed to online.
Also, its a bit cryptic on the silver steel. If it says "lot of 4" it means you are buying a quantity of 4 pieces and it is more economical to buy 300mm lengths than 1000mm. Also 300mm silver steel comes to you in a red plastic container similar to the way large drill gets packaged, while 1000mm lengths come in a cardboard post tube. Both are handy for storage of stock.
Cheers Andy

Originally Posted by ozheat

Ray, Ben,
RS online prices are pretty high but then again it is actually a bricks & mortar shop.
They also include a courier fee in the price of each item.

Ben, I would be interested in finding out if you actually go to the shop front if they still charge the same price opposed to online. . . . . .

My experience is the prices are the same EXCEPT the online special prices are not available at the B&M store.

Thanks guys
For the great leads