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Title: Source for graphite piston material
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on January 22, 2013, 03:09:23 PM

 I need a US source for 1” (finished)dia. Graphite for pistons for a couple of flame eaters I want to make.
Where do you get your graphite? Will this work?
http://www.graphitestore.com/itemDetails.asp?item_id=460&prd_id=25&cat_id=22&curPage=1 (http://www.graphitestore.com/itemDetails.asp?item_id=460&prd_id=25&cat_id=22&curPage=1)

 
Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: Source for graphite piston material
Post by: Brass_Machine on January 22, 2013, 04:41:00 PM

Hi Chuck,

I get my graphite of ebay. I would go slightly larger than 1" if that is the finished size you need.

Eric

Title: Re: Source for graphite piston material
Post by: boatmadman on January 22, 2013, 05:12:39 PM

If you know someone who works in a power plant, ask if they can get you a couple of carbon brushes, they will be just the job. By the way, they are solid blocks called brushes!

Ian

Title: Re: Source for graphite piston material
Post by: awemawson on January 29, 2013, 03:20:40 AM

Die sinker EDM's use graphite as electrodes - I have a box of it for my Eurospark 425 but I'm the other side of the pond from you!


Andrew

Title: Re: Source for graphite piston material
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on January 29, 2013, 07:18:23 AM

Thanks anyway, Andrew. A mate over here came through and sent me a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3" chunk. Should do several engines.
Chuck