[Jewelry making - Article 00507] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Large steel bench block?

[David J McIntyre]

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Susi,

    Although I'm still using the 4x4x1-1/4 hardened tool steel block
    that I made in high school shop (about 1948) I have seen some
    wonderful alternatives. Boeing Surplus used to have a huge tool room
    just full of goodies. There I saw large cutter blanks, I think cobalt
    high speed tool steel, about 2x6x1/2 and beautifully surface ground.
    They were $10.00. 

    Try surplus and salvage sources, if you don't find what you want let
    me know and I'll see if can find one. 

Good luck.
Dr. Mac
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