Making own tools - Steel Source

[Scott Coffelt]

I have a friend interested in making his own cutting tools and is trying to find a source for solid steel stock. Locally, no one seems to have a clue on were to buy high speed steel stock, sized preferably 1 1/2" wide, 3/8 to 1/2" thick and lengths can be variable, but must be at least 18" long.

Anyone done this and know a source?

Thanks

[Bill Lewis]

These sources would probably work

www.mscdirect.com (http://www.mscdirect.com)
www.mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com)
www.travers.com (http://www.travers.com)

[Richard Gifford]

Scott:

Try Metal by the Foot-3600 E.Truman Rd, KC.Mo.-816 241-5550
or Metal Cut to Length-700 S. Rogers Rd.Olathe Ks.-913 839 8600
No affilation.
Richard in Kearney

[Wes Bischel]

Scott,
Depending on what you are looking for, Enco has good prices on drill rod, and I have had good luck with ASAP (though note their shipping upcharge for longer lengths.)

www.use-enco.com
www.asapsource.com

Wes

[Scott Coffelt]

Try Metal by the foot and others in town. None know where to get it. Basically my friend wants to make his on scrapers for the lathe and other lathe tools. Needs good steel otherwise it will need to be sharpened way too much.