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Ballard link
Mar 15th, 2024 at 1:58pm
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I need to make a link for a Ballard , and need some idea of what metal to use. 

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Re: Ballard link
Reply #1 - Mar 15th, 2024 at 3:39pm
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I use 3/4" 4140 HT shafting for the ones I've made.
  
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Reply #2 - Mar 15th, 2024 at 4:04pm
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I have made at least 20 links, all with oil hardening tool steel.
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Re: Ballard link
Reply #3 - Mar 16th, 2024 at 6:27am
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Thanks for the replies. I have some 4140 HT so will go that route .
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Reply #4 - Mar 16th, 2024 at 9:01am
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4140ht(heat treated) and 4140ph(prehard) are one in the same. Rc 28-32 with a tensile strength of 110,000. Machinable and tough! I make a lot of tools from 4140ph and keep some on hand. The last  chamber insert on a tip-up was made from 4140ph.
  
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Re: Ballard link
Reply #5 - Mar 16th, 2024 at 1:27pm
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Have made them from mild steel, casehardened with Kasenit. They have held up well.
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