B bronson Senior Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Messages 163 Reaction score 7 Mar 7, 2011 #1 I need to make knives for a siding slitter. The knives are 3" around 3/4 thick. They cut alum siding. What type of metal should i use for this.
I need to make knives for a siding slitter. The knives are 3" around 3/4 thick. They cut alum siding. What type of metal should i use for this.
B bronson Senior Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Messages 163 Reaction score 7 Mar 7, 2011 #2 I have found out that most of the knives are made out of tool steel i was just wondering what grade i should use.
I have found out that most of the knives are made out of tool steel i was just wondering what grade i should use.
doc1955 Gone Joined Aug 26, 2009 Messages 1,261 Reaction score 168 Mar 7, 2011 #3 For some thing that you want wear resistant and that will hold a keen edge I would use some A-2 tool steel and heat treat to about 57-60 Rc.
For some thing that you want wear resistant and that will hold a keen edge I would use some A-2 tool steel and heat treat to about 57-60 Rc.
B bronson Senior Member Joined Jul 10, 2007 Messages 163 Reaction score 7 Mar 8, 2011 #4 Thanks for the reply.
