mgjenn23 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Being fairly new to bending, I was wondering what is the relative strength difference between the stainless bars and their regular carbon steel counterparts. For example, where do you think a 1/4"x6" stainless bar would rate in the standard progressions of IM bag of nails, 60D nails and graded bolts of similar length? Just curious. Thanks.--Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodajaeger Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Being fairly new to bending, I was wondering what is the relative strength difference between the stainless bars and their regular carbon steel counterparts. For example, where do you think a 1/4"x6" stainless bar would rate in the standard progressions of IM bag of nails, 60D nails and graded bolts of similar length?Just curious. Thanks.--Mike Not much, or any, difference at all between stainless and carbon steel at 1/4". You notice the difference at higher diameters, and the biggest difference is always from 90 degrees to under 2", the stainless becomes very springy and hard. For example stainless square at 1/4" is just as difficult to crush down as a steel bar at 5/16" thickness (at same length), while 5/16 stainless makes a red/bastard feel like a coat hanger at the crushdown. So join the standard progression until you have bent a grade 8 bolt and the CRS square 1/4", then it is time (and worth the money, stainless is expensive!) to start with stainless JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 very good advice by Henrik. i have noticed a BIG difference when i bend the 7 mm(betwen 1/4" and 5/16") stainless and the 7 mm crs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=10343 Eric compiled this list which is very helpfull. Just remember that every batch of metal will calibrate differently but this gives a very good progression of the different types and lengths of metal. Thank You again Eric, I reference this all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=10343Eric compiled this list which is very helpfull. Just remember that every batch of metal will calibrate differently but this gives a very good progression of the different types and lengths of metal. Thank You again Eric, I reference this all the time Thanks, Mike. I'm glad to hear it's helpful for you. That list required partially deadlifting a total tonnage equivalent to the Queen Mary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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