TerryMcK Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 That reply is a little like "I can confirm the handles are made from wood and the chisel is made from metal" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I did some digging last night through my metalworking books, and found that Chromium Vanadium steel is the 61XX series, once I knew that it became much easier to find info on the internet.http://www.timken.com/EN-US/PRODUCTS/STEEL/PRODUCTLIST/TYPES/Pages/ChromiumVanadium.aspxhttp://www.timken.com/EN-US/products/Steel/productlist/types/PublishingImages/Chromium_Vanadium_Steels_2.jpg SAE6150 & SAE6195 seem to be pretty common, if you search for them you will find more than you ever wanted to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for the links Dan, I had found those sites too. I think I have now totally exhausted Vanadium! It's interesting (to me at least) that Vanadium is such an influential element even when used in tiny amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Graham, chemistry is mind boggling. Molecular structures often only need one atom of a particular element to solve some imbalance of a large particle. I identify with your wonderment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I have a set of Pfeil Bench chisels, which the blades are chrome vanadium steel. The chisels are absolutely awesome. They keep their edge very well, and sharpen up easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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