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Bottom line to me is function of the part. You can work with virtually any material with your machine. The tools and techniques are what change. Yes, some are clearly going to be more difficult, but it really is right to sacrifice ease of manufacture to practical application.
 
Another vote for 1144. I really like using it because it machines well and had good strength
 
1144 is nice steel to machine, does not warp much, and has good strength, but there are a few practical issues with it. As near as I know, it is only available in round bars, mostly meant for shafting. It may not be available locally, many steel suppliers do not stock it. It is comparatively expensive. It is not considered to be weldable.
 
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