Starrett 54898 Low Carbon Steel Flat Stock 1/8x2x24 in

Product Description

The STARRETT 54898 is a low carbon steel flat stock bar ground and cut to precise dimensional tolerances for use in toolmaking, fixturing, maintenance, and general fabrication work. The bar measures 24 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.125 inches thick. Material specification is Type C1010, a mild low carbon steel known for machinability and weldability. Width tolerance is held to +0.000 to +0.005 inches, thickness and square tolerance to +/- 0.001 inches, and length tolerance to +0.625 inches. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and maintenance technicians select this stock when a reliable, close-tolerance flat bar is needed for layout work, shim stock, keyways, or custom bracket fabrication.

This flat stock is suited to general metalworking shops, maintenance departments, and fabrication operations that require pre-cut, ready-to-use mild steel bar. The 24-inch length accommodates a wide range of layout and cutting tasks without requiring further saw work on most applications. Type C1010 material machines cleanly, accepts welding and drilling without special preparation, and can be bent cold within typical fabrication parameters. It ships as a single bar with no minimum order quantity beyond one piece.

Key Features

• Type C1010 low carbon steel — machinable, weldable, and cold-formable
• Thickness held to +/- 0.001 inch tolerance for precision fitment
• Width tolerance of +0.000 to +0.005 inches for consistent part fit
• Length tolerance of +0.625 inches provides usable oversize for cut-to-length applications
• Square tolerance of +/- 0.001 inches ensures flat, true edges for layout and fixturing
• Single-piece packaging — no multi-bar bundle required

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat bar for metalworking, maintenance, and fabrication applications where Type C1010 low carbon steel flat stock in a 2 x 0.125-inch cross section is specified.

Installation Notes

Handling and cutting of steel flat stock should follow standard metalworking safety practices including eye protection and appropriate cutting equipment. Secure the bar firmly in a vise or fixture before drilling, milling, or sawing. Deburr all cut edges before assembly to avoid injury and to ensure proper fit. No heat treatment or special conditioning is required prior to use in typical low-stress fabrication applications.