Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Engineering Techniques and Materials. => Topic started by: Tom@Crewe on August 07, 2011, 08:47:20 am
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I am looking for 4.8mm, 5mm or 3/16 brass rod but 1M long.
does anyone know a supplier?
B&Q have it but I am told it wont bend or solder as it is not good quality brass!
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B&Q stuff is very poor grade very brittle crap on a lathe ok to solder to if you only want short lengths but I take it you want hand rails give http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Engineering_Menu_Brass_Round_CZ121_371.html a ring they may be able to supply longer lengths
Peter
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Also try https://maccmodels.co.uk/index.php?cPath=254_53_291&osCsid=e07b658010f7e651120947b71840bfc7 they do cut the rods themselves so may well sell you longer lengths if you ring they have for me. also a member of the forum now I think
peter
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sent Chronos an e-mail and very quick reply, but they only do 12inch lengths
Still impressed with quick reply and have put them in favourites.
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Live Steam Models sell material by the metre.
Greg
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sent Chronos an e-mail and very quick reply, but they only do 12inch lengths
Still impressed with quick reply and have put them in favourites.
don't forget they do free postage as well which is handy also look on ebay as they have a shop on there and there is sometimes a difference in price of larger items,not a lot but worth looking , the mill vice I was buying was £8 cheaper on ebay from them.
Peter
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Have you tried your nearest non ferrous metal supplier for the brass, some will stock it at 3mt lengths, this is how I obtain all my brass and stainless steel, you just cut off what you want.
Barry