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Steel Key Stock, Standard Tolerance, 1

Steel Key Stock, Standard Tolerance, 1" Thickness, 1-1/4" Width, 12" Length (Pack of 1)

Steel Key Stock, Standard Tolerance, 1
$ 4.68

Score By Feature

Based on 889 ratings
Value for money
9.28
Easy to install
8.08

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Product Description

Providing a good balance of toughness, strength, and machinability, carbon steel keystock is the ideal material
Having an unpolished (mill) surface does not mean that it is finished
The tolerance for standard deviations
The product meets the requirements of ASTM A108

Questions & Answers

You'd be surprised how hard it is. Does it have the ability to be taped and drilled ?

Although it seems to have hardened somewhat, it isn't as hard as it was. Discs with abrasive properties are easily cut with it

Do you have a manual doorbell operator that will work with this?

It could be if it is measured correctly, but if it is not polished it will rust quickly if exposed to the elements.

Would this really fit on a 1"x1" piece of paper? It appears that the photo on this site is ?

A 1/4′′ x 1/4′′ keystock was ordered for me. I ordered the 1/4" x 1/4" that was packaged well, much cheaper, and exactly what I needed, instead of the 1" x 1" that was given in the older, updated product. Keystock is usually undersized to fit 1" grooves, pullies, etc. Although the photograph appears deceptive, at that price you'll have access to 1" by 1" keystock. Thank you for your understanding.

What makes this easy to break or cut?

Take a break. You can easily cut it with an angle grinder if you have a cut-off wheel The wheel has come off.

Selected User Reviews For Steel Key Stock, Standard Tolerance, 1" Thickness, 1-1/4" Width, 12" Length (Pack of 1)

The tool worked perfectly on a Predator engine
5/5

I used it to install an automatic torque converter on a Predator 212 and also on a Titan A perfect fit for the keyways and without any issues at all. It had to be cut to size but was wide enough to fit the hp engine.

Georgia BYRNE
Georgia BYRNE
| Mar 27, 2021
Stock is a key component
5/5

For my Murray riding lawn mower, I bought this to make a key for a drive axle. With a little filing and sanding, I was able to get this stock to fit the axle slot, even though it is a little wider than what I needed.

Harlan Ibarra
Harlan Ibarra
| Oct 17, 2020
You can use this to make wood cutting tools
5/5

We made a couple of really nice lathe wood cutting tools for about $15 each with this and some different sized carbide tips. It paid off in a big way and saved me a great deal of money.

Shepard Bridges
Shepard Bridges
| Jun 26, 2021
The price was hard to find, but it worked great, and there was plenty left over for future purchases
5/5
Kimber Rubio
Kimber Rubio
| Aug 30, 2020
The fact of the matter is the fact
4/5

In the 1/2" range, I used it to make a new makers mark and it worked perfectly. In light of what it is, the price is fair. Not that exciting.

Sebastian Hebert
Sebastian Hebert
| Jul 04, 2021
Having it on your portfolio is key
5/5

Thank you for getting in touch with me so quickly. Having it on your portfolio is key. As with all key stocks, it performs its intended function. The price of the 12" stick was about the same as the price of the 3" stick The cost of two-inch pieces would have been more than I was willing to pay. The blades were perfectly shaped and I could cut my paper precisely to my desired length.

Jennifer Bonner
Jennifer Bonner
| Jan 15, 2021
This brush holder aligns extremely well with the Sunbeam Mixmaster brush
5/5

Could you please tell me what you can Three sixteenths of an inch square stock is used. Generally ok, and seems to work well for the purpose I have in mind. For aligning vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster brush holders, I mostly use this tool. The armature and brushes (3/16" square carbon) should be removed and shoved into a brush holder and out of another. Set this straight to the mixer body, tighten the set screws, and it should work. In this example, both holders are positioned properly with respect to the commutator as well as I like that.

Camilo Hull
Camilo Hull
| Jan 29, 2021
The stock is essential for the company
5/5

The measurement was slightly outside the nominal size range, but within it. The number 001". This tool belonged to my father and I used it to make small hold down clamps for a toolmaker's.

Maximiliano Alexander
Maximiliano Alexander
| Aug 22, 2020

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