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Ø8mm harden rods 16 1/2" long. any suggestions??

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jimmy b02/06/2019 08:37:27
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I'm have another tidy up in the shed.

I have 6 off Ø8mm hardened rods, 16 1/2" long. They are left over from my old 3D printer. I only found out they were hard, after trying cut them down....

Can anyone suggest a use for these? Or are they any use to someone?

Jim

Speedy Builder502/06/2019 08:44:14
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If you only need to machine one end, soften just the end first, or cut to length with a cutting disc and soften the whole piece - then its just like any other steel rod.

clogs02/06/2019 09:58:17
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gotta to be better to use em as is than soften them....norm steel is cheap enough.....

I got something similar I use to centre the mill...

perhaps u need to buy a mill, a good excuse eh........lol.......

Hopper02/06/2019 10:04:50
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Dowel pins. Guide pins for special tools etc. Put them away til you need them.

Neil Wyatt02/06/2019 10:20:00
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Definitely likely to come in useful.

These are usually well sized and can be used in pairs as accurate packing under things in a machine vice etc.

Ian S C02/06/2019 13:03:54
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You could build up another 3D printer.

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old mart02/06/2019 17:39:10
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They are probably dead straight as well as hard, maybe useful as test bars.

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