what grade stainless makes best slide bar

Rex Mayfield · Post by **Rex Mayfield** » 16 Mar 2015 9:38 am

I have access to a machine shop, and would like to try making a slide bar. I know the size and length I want, but would welcome input on grades of stainless steel best suited for it. Thank you! Rex

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 16 Mar 2015 12:58 pm

Talk to Steve Gunder, here on the forum. Or mail me for his number. He was a machinist before he bought his Ritt.

Rex Mayfield · Post by **Rex Mayfield** » 17 Mar 2015 4:58 am

Thanks Lane. I kinda thought I would get more response. I will look him up.

Frank De Vincenzo · Post by **Frank De Vincenzo** » 17 Mar 2015 5:10 am

You can get Steve Gunder at

STEVESCG82@aol.com

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 17 Mar 2015 5:48 am

He answers his phone quicker. Message me for his number.

Jacob Hacker · Post by **Jacob Hacker** » 20 Mar 2015 10:40 am

440 C stainless. it has a lot of chrome in it, and you can harden it to around 62 Rc. Also, you can polish it to a mirror finish. I've tried other materials and i have been disappointed. I am a maintenance machinist btw.

Glenn Uhler · Post by **Glenn Uhler** » 21 Mar 2015 8:01 am

Like Jacob says, the higher the chrome content, the better. If the piece of stainless rod you have still has a nice, shiny finish after some time in storage, it is probably OK to use. If it has turned gray in storage, don't use it. Another way to test is with a small magnet. If the magnet sticks, its pretty high in iron. If it barely sticks, it's higher in chromium and nickel.

Rex Mayfield · Post by **Rex Mayfield** » 22 Mar 2015 11:19 am

THANKS a bunch guys!! I'll sure take your comments to heart. Sorry I took so long responding. Haven't been very loyal to the forum for a few days.

Rex

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