Been searching around the Triad for steel supplier that would be a good source for steel to make scrapers and one place has told me that D2 steel would work OK for that purpose.
So, my knowledge of metal types is limited, thus the question... would a 3/8 x 1 piece of D2 flat make a good scraper? :help:
Thanks... Ken.
Ps: Since buying my lathe I haven't disappeared, just doing lots of practice and studying. My output has mostly a been bowls and small boxes plus several handles and a few turning tools. Making my own tools is a good learning exercise and the lower cost of doing so nets me more tools overall. :icon_thum
The few pieces that have come off the lathe so far don't rate a posting, but soon I plan to start turning some Christmas ornaments and will post a few of those.
So, my knowledge of metal types is limited, thus the question... would a 3/8 x 1 piece of D2 flat make a good scraper? :help:
Thanks... Ken.
Ps: Since buying my lathe I haven't disappeared, just doing lots of practice and studying. My output has mostly a been bowls and small boxes plus several handles and a few turning tools. Making my own tools is a good learning exercise and the lower cost of doing so nets me more tools overall. :icon_thum
The few pieces that have come off the lathe so far don't rate a posting, but soon I plan to start turning some Christmas ornaments and will post a few of those.