custom c-clamp with ar500

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I am considering building myself a custom c-clamp and I'm planning to use 1/2" ar500 steel. I'm worried that the ar500 might be too brittle. I have never used ar500 before. Any thoughts?Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:Found this you might want to read. http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...74-AR500-steel
Reply:is there any particular reason your wanting to use the abrasion resistant plate?Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by Dualieis there any particular reason your wanting to use the abrasion resistant plate?
Reply:Most clamps are made of cast iron. Its a step up compared to that so I wouldn't worry