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| slowcoach:
Hello all, Can anyone please direct me to a good source of Graphite. I don't want much, 3/4" diameter by say 6 or 12" long. I fancy having a go at building a little Ringbom engine and need some for the power piston and cold end bushing. Also whilst i'm on the subject of Graphite, has anyone got any tips on machining the stuff on a lathe, speeds, lathe tool shape etc Cheers Rob :thumbup: |
| Bluechip:
Rob Only one I know, apart from a commercial supplier ... http://www.nogginend.com/product/Graphite-Round-Bar Never had stuff from him, nor ever machined graphite .. Just know he does it .. BC EDIT ----- Just remembered the Industrial Co.------- .pdf on this page .. http://www.olmec.co.uk/graphite_rods.htm |
| PTsideshow:
I have never used this place, I don't know if they ship world wide.graphite store This one is supposed to be good also, graphite They do have a link for jerry howell sterling engines pages. It is a supplier to makers of home shop rocket engines. Another source closer to home maybe a glass working store for beads and glass blowing. As graphite slabs,paddles and rods are used for flattening and shaping the hot glass. They are called marvers Here is one of the larger hot glass working suppliers, again I don't know if they ship world wide. I have dealt with them for bead making supplies and the safety UV glasses. wale apparatus They currently have the rods on sale 3/4"x12 $16.58 USD Hope this will give you some ideas or help. Will say that with the limited working I have done with graphite solid and powder. It is messy and will get everywhere. I have only used hand tools, and did it out side might be an idea to machine with a good vacuum near the cutting action if on the lathe,mill etc. :thumbup: |
| David Jupp:
This company specialises in graphite machined parts (near York), not sure if they'd be able to help. http://www.coidan.com/ also http://www.gpescientific.co.uk/view-categories.php?catID=68&mastercatID=6 Some on e-bay at the moment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Bar-/200757756171?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item2ebe18410b |
| krv3000:
is it graphite yarn you is after for packing the glands if so try Stuart tuner they sell it |
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