Reply To: Hardness of steel rod…

[tmac1956]

David, et. al.

I want to machine some custom punches and I’m looking at using some drill rod. I’ll be hardeninig them myself. Would A2 tool steel drill rod be appropriate? I have some 2L14 steel rod on hand but I think it might be too softn even after trying to harden it.

Your thoughts?

Thanks!
Tom