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John How

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:41 am

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What's the name of the industrial supply house that sells the string steel by the roll?
Also what thickness do you guys use for your benders?
TIA, John

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John How

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:31 pm

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Thanks Michael, I just found & ordered some from MSC.

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Brad Way

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:45 pm

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John,
I purchased a few rolls from McMaster Carr. I purchased the .007 Blue Tempered Spring Steel. I recently purchased a roll of .015 Stainless for a new bender I am working on and it seems thick. Probably .010 would be good.

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Kim

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:39 pm

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I believe that .010 is indeed the gauge of choice for blued steel slats John.

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John How

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:38 pm

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The stuff I ordered is.012" thick so I think it'll be fine. MSC also has 6"x50" pieces so you don't have to buy 20 ft to get a couple of workable slats.

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Brad Way

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Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:08 am

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John,
Are you making some mods to your bender?

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Cocephus

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Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:40 am

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I`m looking for some slats as well. How long/ many uses does one get before they get brittle, or will they?

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tippie53

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Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:07 pm

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I have found that .015 is what you need. I carry them and they are in stock. Check out my online catalog.
john hall
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John How

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Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:57 pm

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[QUOTE=Brad Way] John,
Are you making some mods to your bender?[/QUOTE]

No, just replacing the wornout slats

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