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Horizontal mill arbor - what type of metal recommended?

drcoelho

Stainless
Joined
Feb 19, 2017
Location
Los Altos
I'm planning on making one or several new arbors for a Burke No 4 Horizontal Mill, what type of metal is recommended for this?
 
I've made several for small mills, varying from 7/8 to 1 1/4". Used mild steel (CRS) for some, and 4140PH for others. Both worked fine.
 








 
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