coyotebgone
Senior Member
I am building a air actuated 80lb power hammer. My question is concerning the dies.
I have a ton of A2 and O1 annealed tool steel stock that I want to use for the die on my hammer. Most plans recommend 4140 for dies.
Anyone have any ideas if annealed tool steel would be ok. (I am concerned about it break during impact. is this a problem since its not be hardened)
Thank you.
I have a ton of A2 and O1 annealed tool steel stock that I want to use for the die on my hammer. Most plans recommend 4140 for dies.
Anyone have any ideas if annealed tool steel would be ok. (I am concerned about it break during impact. is this a problem since its not be hardened)
Thank you.
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