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JED
May 25, 2025
Not much to be said other than it is as advertised, solid bar of SS.
Christopher Susie
May 5, 2025
If you know what grade 316 stainless is and are familiar with its proffered and how to machine it,all I can say its they delivered what was promised without any problems: an unpolished rectangle/flat bar 1/4" thick, 1 1/2" wide, 12" long for a little over $13.00.For background stainless steel 316 is one of the most corrosion resistant of all the common "austenitic" (any grade of stainless in the 300 range) stainless steels. It is sometimes called marine grade stainless because it resists corrosion even in the presence of saltwater. It is often called A4 stainless on metric sized fasteners.If you plan on using this for a project requiring machining -- like drilling or milling -- keep a couple things in mind: 1) Don't even think about trying to drill without coolant. If you value your drill bits life, use LOTS of it, literally keep flooding the area with coolant from start to stop. If you don't have any real coolant, try regular olive oil. 2) You can drill this with high speed steel drill bits, but cobalt bits will last longer because this process generates heat that cobalt can deal with better than high speed steel. If possible use a drill with an angle around 135 and if you can use a shorter "screw machine" or "stub" length drill rather than the standard "jobber" length. 3) Drill a with lot slower rpm than you are used to for regular steel or (especially aluminum) and keep the pressure on. If you need to disengage from the cut, pull it back completely out of the hole immediately -- never let the drill just stay rotating in the hole without a good bit of pressure applied. It is much easier to do this on a drill press or mill than with a hand held drill because you can maintain pressure without flexing the bit (which can cause it to snap) more easily on a press. 4) Make sure your bits are SHARP. Don't even bother trying if your bit is the least bit dull or worn. 5) You can do this even if you've never machined/drilled a significant hole in a real metal before -- I first learned about metal cutting using Titanium 6al4v, which is a lot like this material as far as drilling / milling strategy goes. I never understood why people said it was so difficult to machine until later when I worked on mild steel and aluminum -- if you're used to those metals or try to machine this like it is those metals, you will likely be quite frustrated. 6) This product comes unfinished (scratchy). If you want it to look half decent, use a disc or belt sander, start at 80 grit and work your way up to 400 to 600. It should look pretty decent by then. If not, move on to buffing with buffing wheels and appropriate compounds.I hope this provides a decent review of my transaction, plus what this stuff is used for and what to do with it so people can decide whether its appropriate for whatever project they're working on.
Kent
April 28, 2025
thick, strong, good price. Fast delivery.
Customer
April 22, 2025
The ASTM of these SS bar are A240 and not A276 as it is advertised.Just wanted to make this clear in case you wonder.
John M. Fluke
March 26, 2025
No dislikes.
Rhonda Gudgeon
March 24, 2025
Exactly what I wanted. Will do the job well.
Jeremy Jones
February 3, 2025
It is stainless steel, it is solid, it has been cut on what appears to be a band saw, it has the raw mill marks on it, and it is heavy. Nothing out of the ordinary here.
Edward Westfall
January 14, 2025
WORKS AS ADVERTIZED!!ED
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