> On Sep 16, 2017, at 7:44 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > On 09/16/2017 03:21 PM, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote: > >> Yes I agree they both appear to be simple machining jobs. As a substitute >> for drill rod... > > I'm unclear why the recommendation has been for "drill rod" (i.e.tool > steel) for the parts that essentially hold the parts to a hinge together. > > It would seem that a plain 1018 cold-rolled steel would be strong > enough. For easy machining, even 12L14 would seem to be preferable, > although I don't know if that's legal in the EU, given the slight lead
I just meant it in the sense of steel rod that's available in many sizes to good tolerances. You're right, for this application mild steel is certainly strong enough.
