danste Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I just to share my opinion on this simple topic. I have buy the aluminium straightedge because I have see it to set a new table saw and a jointer. Now I can't stop finding use of it. Now I can easily find the best side of the wood board to put on the jointer. Thank's Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 It's great to have a good reference, huh!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I remember when I opened my new Starret square. Just holding it in my hand, I understood why it cost what it cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The aluminum ones are so much better than the steel ones. All of the steel ones I have seen, are made from 1018 alloy (not much better than re-bar), and rust like crazy. I'll never understand why people don't use more stainless in tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The aluminum ones are so much better than the steel ones. All of the steel ones I have seen, are made from 1018 alloy (not much better than re-bar), and rust like crazy. I'll never understand why people don't use more stainless in tools. Cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Cost is some what of a factor, but in my opinion not enough to stop people from making stuff out of it. prices for a 1/4" x 3" x 24" bar from an expensive small quantity online supplier 1018 - $16.74 304 stainless - $34.34 316 stainless - $47.11 I'd personally pay an extra $30 for a tool that will never rust. In reality, he price difference is probably less, as 1018 is like machining bubble gum and sometimes requires special set ups to get a good surface finish. Cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Cost is some what of a factor, but in my opinion not enough to stop people from making stuff out of it. prices for a 1/4" x 3" x 24" bar from an expensive small quantity online supplier 1018 - $16.74 304 stainless - $34.34 316 stainless - $47.11 I'd personally pay an extra $30 for a tool that will never rust. In reality, he price difference is probably less, as 1018 is like machining bubble gum and sometimes requires special set ups to get a good surface finish. Does stainless require more costly tooling to machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Nope, both can be machines with hss, or carbide. I made this muddler out of 316 using some plain Jane M2 tooling. Does stainless require more costly tooling to machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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