Graphite Rod in Oz

[wizardofwood]

Hi all,
Now that my flame eater is up and running, I was hoping to give either a stirling or lamina flow engine a go. It seems that graphite rod is the way to go for the pistons. Does anyone know of a supplier in Australia? preferably in Sydney.
All my searches keep directing me to fishing tackle shops.
Cheers
Byrne

 

[Tin Falcon]

Try to find a machine shop in SydneyTat does EDM I am shure they can put you on a supplier
Tin

 

[wizardofwood]

Hi Tin
I have tried all the local EDM users, but they all use copper for their electrodes,
I'll have another try tomorrow

 

[Stan]

I would try ebay for graphite. EDM graphite is high quality stuff and easy to machine. I just took a quick look at this page on ebay and there is unlimited choice of sizes and quantities. Lots of 'buy it now' so you can just buy and have it shipped by mail.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=edm+graphite&_sacat=See-All-Categories

I searched for EDM graphite so not to get all the fishing rods or golf clubs.

 

[hopeless]

depending on the size needed maybe a battery would yield a piece for you....maybe a 'd' cell?
Pete

 

[ruzzie]

Hi
What size graphite are you after?
I happen to have a few bits from a previous job that may get you out or into trouble and I'm in sydney

I found and old box with and suppliers name on it
United Engraving Pty Ltd which is now Unimark Pty Ltd
http://www.unimark.com.au/uniteden.asp

Their Address is

Unimark Pty. Ltd.
31 Sages Road
Glenroy, Vic 3046
Ph: 1300 242 060 Fax: (03) 9359 4008

 

[shred]

Try an art supply store as well. I've found solid graphite "pencils" up to about 1" diameter and even random chunks of mined graphite at those type places.