04-10-2017, 10:19 AM
Hey All,
It is finally spring, and I am looking to build some tools for the garden.
Probably my most used tool is a stirrup hoe. But, the ones you can buy pretty much suck.
Was thinking of making one out of 52100, but, that may be overkill, as would the O1 tool steel.
Any recommends on a good steel for such a purpose?
My thought was to shape then heat treat to critical, then temper the hell out of everything but the blade.
Any advice?
Thanks,
TW.
It is finally spring, and I am looking to build some tools for the garden.
Probably my most used tool is a stirrup hoe. But, the ones you can buy pretty much suck.
Was thinking of making one out of 52100, but, that may be overkill, as would the O1 tool steel.
Any recommends on a good steel for such a purpose?
My thought was to shape then heat treat to critical, then temper the hell out of everything but the blade.
Any advice?
Thanks,
TW.