Junkyard Steels
The following list describes some potential types of steel used for common junkyard items. The information was compiled from several sources Machinery's Handbook, Country Blacksmith, Blacksmith's Journal and Carpentry Technology Corp. Machinery's Handbook is an excellent source for heat treatment of these steels.
This information was compiled by the David W. Wilson, North Texas Blacksmiths Association. ABANA chapters may freely use it in their publications.
| Scrap Steel | Number | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural steel | 1080 | |
| Axels | 1040 | |
| Ball Bearing Balls | 52100 | |
| Ball Bearing Races | 52100 | |
| Band Saw Blades | L-6 | |
| Bits, router | M2 | |
| Bolts, anchor | 1040 | |
| Bolts, heat treated | 2330 | |
| Bolts, heavy duty | 4815 | |
| Brake lever | 1030 | |
| Cams | A6, S7 | |
| Chisels | O2, O6, L6 | |
| Clutch disk | 1070 | |
| Clutch springs | 1060 | |
| Coil springs, auto | 4063 | |
| Coil springs, truck | 5160 | |
| Cold-rolled steel | 1070 | |
| Connecting rods | 1040 | |
| Crankshafts | 1045 | |
| Cutters, bolt | S2, S7 | |
| Drifts | L2, S2, S7 | |
| Drills | M2 | |
| End mills | M2 | |
| Fan blades | 1020 | |
| Files | W-2 | |
| Gear shift levers | 1030 | |
| Gears, transmission | 3115 | |
| Hammers | L6 | |
| Harrow disk | 1080 |
| Scrap Steel | Number | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| Hay rake teeth | 1095 | |
| Jackhammer bits | S-5 | |
| Knives, machine | M2 | |
| Knives, woodworking | O2 | |
| Leaf springs | 1085, 5160 | |
| Lock washer | 1060 | |
| Mauls | L2, S2 | |
| Mower knives | 1085 | |
| Music wire | 1085 | |
| Nail sets | L6 | |
| Plow beams | 1070 | |
| Plow disk | 1080 | |
| Plow shares | 1080 | |
| Pneumatic tools | L6, A6, S7 | |
| Punches, cold | A2, O2 | |
| Reamers | M2, O2, A2 | |
| Roller Bearings | 4815 | |
| Screw drivers | L6, S2 | |
| Snap rings | 1060 | |
| Spring clips | 1060 | |
| Spring steel, clock | 1095 | |
| Steering arm bolts | 3130 | |
| Steering arms | 4042 | |
| Taps | M2, O2 | |
| Transmission shafts | 4140 | |
| Tubing | 1040 | |
| Universal joints | 1145 | |
| Valve springs | 1060 | |
| Wrenches | L6, S2 |
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