So whats this

[davesl708]

If lead you would be able to shave a small piece off one of the burls.

 

[bigdeano]

What is it? Must be Paul Bunyan's toothpick, since it's in a sawmill.

 

[Jim Timber]

Probably a mix of stuff, stainless and maybe nickel.

Chromium and Nickel are what constitute a stainless steel.

 

[skyhook]

Take a "slice" off one end and see what it looks like inside,
it looks like it could use a slice, before chunks of it go flying in your face.

 

[escavader]

Take a "slice" off one end and see what it looks like inside, it looks like it could use a slice, before chunks of it go flying in your face.

Your right on that one it could I'll see if my bandsaw will cut it

 

[escavader]

I cut one end heres a pic

 

[Big Barn]

You could always do a spark test on it. Spark testing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I cut one end heres a pic

X2. Spark test.

Terry

 

[davesl708]

I cut one end heres a pic

Was it easy to cut? Or was it hard like Ni-Hard steel. I tend to think it is a wedge for splitting logs and was later used as a punch.

 

[escavader]

Was it easy to cut? Or was it hard like Ni-Hard steel. I tend to think it is a wedge for splitting logs and was later used as a punch.

Well its definitely hard but my bandsaw cut it not fast

 

[escavader]

X2. Spark test. Terry

Ill try and take some pics