Welding Tips and Tricks

I was wondering if anyone knew where to get some larger diameter round stock in a shorter length (without buying 24feet of it) ideally to make a hammer like Jody has in one of his videos, need bot handle and head, and about a 8-10" diameter round stock for a personal project (more or less doesn't matter much, but it would need to be about 14- 18inches long).

Not sure the exact dimensions of the hammer that Jody made, but if you know where to get some larger diameter round stock it would be a great help, the 8-10"iameter round stock is more for fun than necessity, but I would really like to build the hammer.

If location would help anyone who might have an idea where to get the material, I live near Montreal Quebec

Not sure the price of round stock for carbon steel but if you guys got an estimate. That would be very appreciated

Thanks for the help

Noah

I saw that hammer video recently too. That sounds like a visit to the local steel supplier, and ask for a drop, the cut-off end of that 24 foot stick. Another option there is an online steel supplier such as OnlineMetals.com, but I'm aware the shipping into Canada can be expensive- I wonder if there's a Canada-based online supplier?

No ideas for the 8-10" diameter round stock. What is your plan for a chunk of steel like that? Would a pipe do the job?

Artie F. Emm wrote:I saw that hammer video recently too. That sounds like a visit to the local steel supplier, and ask for a drop, the cut-off end of that 24 foot stick. Another option there is an online steel supplier such as OnlineMetals.com, but I'm aware the shipping into Canada can be expensive- I wonder if there's a Canada-based online supplier?

No ideas for the 8-10" diameter round stock. What is your plan for a chunk of steel like that? Would a pipe do the job?

A pipe might be better, and I'll just cover the end, I plan on making just something cool to look at similar to Think it would be cool to make just to try out something different

Noah

Least honorable wrote:

Artie F. Emm wrote:I saw that hammer video recently too. That sounds like a visit to the local steel supplier, and ask for a drop, the cut-off end of that 24 foot stick. Another option there is an online steel supplier such as OnlineMetals.com, but I'm aware the shipping into Canada can be expensive- I wonder if there's a Canada-based online supplier?

No ideas for the 8-10" diameter round stock. What is your plan for a chunk of steel like that? Would a pipe do the job?

A pipe might be better, and I'll just cover the end, I plan on making just something cool to look at similar to

IHPyLgi.jpg

Think it would be cool to make just to try out something different

Noah

I have some 1/4 inch 7018 that would make that bark easily. Puts down a 3/4 inch stringer bead

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Probably just gonna use some 5/32 its the biggest rod I can use with my amperage

Least honorable wrote:

Artie F. Emm wrote:I saw that hammer video recently too. That sounds like a visit to the local steel supplier, and ask for a drop, the cut-off end of that 24 foot stick. Another option there is an online steel supplier such as OnlineMetals.com, but I'm aware the shipping into Canada can be expensive- I wonder if there's a Canada-based online supplier?

No ideas for the 8-10" diameter round stock. What is your plan for a chunk of steel like that? Would a pipe do the job?

A pipe might be better, and I'll just cover the end, I plan on making just something cool to look at similar to

IHPyLgi.jpg

Think it would be cool to make just to try out something different

Noah

I posted early and it didn't go through.

I love that idea, please post pics when you make it.

do you think a pipe would look as nice? if i cover both ends with a plate, tig weld them then grind it smooth, would it be a good idea instead of the round stock?

thanks

noah

Least honorable wrote:do you think a pipe would look as nice? if i cover both ends with a plate, tig weld them then grind it smooth, would it be a good idea instead of the round stock?

thanks

noah

If you cut the plate to fit the ID of the pipe (with a bevel for penetration) then I think you could do it.

Check ebay. Im in Australia and have bought offcuts of large round and square bar