bar stock size for stock removal, scale loss
So, it seems that 1084 is a decent steel to start working with.. and although this is "the forge" i plan to start with stock removal, at least primarily.
My question is how much metal (thickness) should i expect to loose through heat treatment?
Im thinking of ordering some 1/4" x 1" bar stock, and i'd like to make some wider blades. how wide might that 1/4" be after heat treat and buffing?
Should i really look at getting 1/4" x 1 1/2" if i want to make something wider then 6/8?
i havent looked locally yet to see what steel is available. i had originally been planning on ordering some from Aldo Bruno the New Jersey Steel Baron, although i live in Canada. with Aldo, i /think/ the thickest steel i can get of what i want is 1/4 inch.
anyways, thanks for the help. hopefully i can get off my ass and start grinding some steel this summer.