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Martyn Duncumb	02/01/2020 22:09:37
55 forum posts 3 photos	3/32" was a popular thickness of strip steel in various widths specified in articles in ME in the 60s and 70s. Apart from round 3/32" none seems to be available now and the metric equivalent of 2.5mm does not seem to be listed either. What does one do to get round this? Machine down from the next size up? Thanks Martyn
Andrew Johnston	02/01/2020 22:19:35
7061 forum posts 719 photos	Unless some of the model engineering suppliers list it you'll need to cut from 2.5mm cold rolled sheet. Andrew
Roger Vane	02/01/2020 22:57:56
108 forum posts 18 photos	Maidstone Engineering list 3/32" flats - 3/4" and 1" wide. (Phone no: 01580 890066)
Martyn Duncumb	03/01/2020 11:24:35
55 forum posts 3 photos	Many thanks for your suggestions. Can see now that sheet or broader strips can also provide what I want. Martyn
duncan webster	03/01/2020 20:03:20
5307 forum posts 83 photos	If we are talking bright strip, beware of cutting down the middle of say 3/32 * 3/4 to get 2 bits of 3/32*5/16, you will get 2 nicely curved bits. Been there, done that.
Martyn Duncumb	03/01/2020 20:24:55
55 forum posts 3 photos	Thanks Duncan, point noted. Martyn
Tomfilery	04/01/2020 10:08:42
144 forum posts 4 photos	Martyn, You can still buy "key steel" in imperial sizes, but it will be expensive. I assume it is used for keys to fix gears to shafts, so may not come in the exact size you need. Regards Tom
Andrew Johnston	04/01/2020 10:22:04
7061 forum posts 719 photos	Keysteel is normally a thou or two oversize so it can be filed/machined to fit the keyways. Andrew
DiogenesII	04/01/2020 11:05:07
859 forum posts 268 photos	GLR Kennions still supply in 3/4 & 1" widths..
JasonB	04/01/2020 13:01:06
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	Depending what you are doing with it and how deep your pockets are there is still quite a wide range of widths available in gauge plate

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