1018 Carbon Steel Rectangular Bar - 1/4 X 3 X 12 Inch Cold Finished

If you're working on metal projects, this 1018 carbon steel rectangular bar is exactly what you need! Measuring 1/4 inch thick by 3 inches wide by 12 inches long, this cold finished bar has that perfect balance of strength and workability that makes it great for all kinds of fabrication work. The low carbon content means it's super weldable and formable, but it's still strong enough for structural applications. It meets ASTM A108 specifications and comes with an unpolished mill finish that's ready for whatever you've got planned. The cold finishing process gives it nice, precise dimensions with standard tolerance, while the annealing treatment makes it more formable and tough. Whether you're building brackets, frames, tools, or any other metal project, this steel bar machines beautifully and takes heat treatment well if you need extra hardness. It's that reliable, all-purpose steel that every workshop should have on hand - strong enough for serious projects but still easy to work with using standard tools. Perfect for DIYers, machinists, welders, or anyone who needs quality steel that won't fight you every step of the way. Seriously, if you do metalworking, having some of these bars around will save you so many trips to the steel supplier!