[SEL] Fw: Steel

[Rob Skinner]

Hi Ron, 
Machinery's Handbook does a pretty good job of explaining
metals to the beginner, such as myself.  It also has a bunch
of info for the pocket-protector-set.  

Here are a couple web pages in case your copy of MH is
across the room.
http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/news/may99/may99.html
http://www.engineersedge.com/steel.htm

Rob

 


> Good day all.
> I received this Email from my BIL yesterday.  I am looking
for wisdom
> from the list, what would be a good answer?  I am not sure
what he is
> looking for, he is more of a paper and pencil guy.
Thanks.
> 
> Ron Haskell
> rdhaskell at juno.com
> Riverside, California
> USA
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> 
> Hi Ron
> I have run across a supplier (ASAP Source Inc.) that lists
different
> types of steel.
> Can you briefly tell me the difference?  Or is there an 
> online resource?
> 1018
> 1045
> 11L17
> 4130
> 4140
> A-2 tool (I think I know this one)
> A36
> 0-1 tool
> Do they go from softest to hardest?  Would a nut and bolt 
> from home depot
> be 1018 (grade 2?).