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| Davo J:
You can buy metal and aluminium from Bohler cut to length, but there is a minimum charge. http://www.buau.com.au/ I used to have a Hercus but now have a 12x36, and find standard mild steel to be fine to machine. Some of the other leaded steel is nice to machine, but just be careful if it needs welding as some grades don't like it. On your lathe I would just make sure you have nice sharp HSS tools and you will be fine. Mucking around on mild steel will be a lot cheaper as it can be picked up anywhere. Dave |
| John Hill:
I am with what Dave says, most of what I do in my playroom is 'mucking around with mild steel', or bits of cast iron I find at the dump or scrounge. |
| nickle:
Thank you all for your responses. I've now got a couple more sources for materials and some good advice on using mild steel. |
| bp:
I've used Bohlers in Adelaide. They will cut to your requirements, I got some S1214 free machining square bar from them plus some other stuff. They do have a minimum charge, but that wasn't a problem in my case. Give them a ring they are pretty good to deal with. Also try "Miniature Steam" in Victoria, http://www.miniaturesteammodels.com/index.htm they sell 12L14 steel in small quantities, you can order online they are also good to deal with. cheers bp |
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