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channel iron

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channel iron [′chan·əl ‚ī·ərn]
(design engineering)
A metal strip or beam with a U-shape.

channel iron, channel bar
A rolled iron or steel bar whose U-shaped cross section is formed by a broad central section, called a web, with a flange on either side.


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For holding hot flat stock like this I use tongs made by welding a 3" length of 2" wide channel iron to an old farrier's nail clincher.
 
 
 
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