Annealed 1045 steel: Ensures easy forging and machinability for custom tooling
Precut to 1.25 inch tolerance: Saves time and ensures consistent sizing for projects
Cold-finished mill finish: Provides enhanced machinability and mechanical properties
Available in multiple lengths (1.5 to 2 inches): Offers flexibility for various forging needs
Summarized by Shop
Saw cut with hammers and struck tools in mind.
Use this to forge your next daily driver or handled tools to help you through the processes and projects that will last a lifetime.
1045 is a water quench steel with a temper cycle after quenching.
Includes
1045 billet precut to length for prep free forging
Heat treat and care sheet for 104
Material
Annealed 1045 cold-finished steel
Length tolerance
Within 1.25 inches of specified length
Length range
1.5 to 2 inches
Color
Gray
Pattern
Solid
Tensile strength
91,000 psi (typical)
Yield strength
75,000 psi (typical)
Elongation
16% (typical)
Summarized by Shop
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Had a little trouble with the postal service, but Coal Iron Works had great customer service and got the product to me. Great products on top of great customer service.
Jeremy · February 20, 2025
Good block of steel! Measurements are good for centering. Going to make good hammers from them!
Jeremy · May 24, 2023
Great packaging and fast delivery! Very happy with my order!