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  1. 27th January 2010, 10:28 PM #1
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    Default Source for precision rod in Aus

    Hi,
    I got some 20mm dia sliding bearing carriages on eBay.
    4pcs SC20UU linear ball bearing CNC Router XYZ Table on eBay (end time 04-Feb-10 21:51:17 GMT)

    And am now on the hunt for a supplier of the rods they will run on..
    Anyone got any cheap sources.. This is my first cnc router so I'll learn from it then use it to build a Joe 4x4 Hybrid.. thats the plan anyway.
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    It is not difficult to find any bearing supplier will have, finding a cheap source is another matter, I think the last lot I purchased was around $30 pm
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  4. 28th January 2010, 07:02 AM #3
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    A number of people here have used this eBay seller for linear motion products.
    They stock SBR20 supported rails, just ask them if you don't see it listed.
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  5. 28th January 2010, 09:41 AM #4
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    Contact a local Metal land or One Steel.

    They can supply you with 20mm diameter Hardened Precision Steel Rod, I'm not certain on their prices but $30/mtr sounds about right.
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    Thanks.
    There are some good prices in that web store!
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    Precision Rod , I think he lives in Perth
    If ya can't make it perfect, make it rustic
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    Quote Originally Posted by GRS View Post
    Precision Rod , I think he lives in Perth
    That's funny


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    If you see him, tell him I'm looking for him!
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    For the benefit of other in the Eastern Suburbs of Melb my local steel merchant has the following options..

    Can anyone comment on whether the bright mild will have a suitable finish and tolerance to be acceptable? I'll be going with the 304 SS anyway.


    20mm Bright Solid Round (1020 grade) $8.95+gst per metre ($0.75+gst per
    cut)
    20mm Stainless Solid Round (304 garde) $24.25+gst per metre ($2.00+gst per
    slow cut)
    20mm Stainless Solid Round (316/Marine grade) $32.90+gst per metre ($2.00+gst per slow
    cut)
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    The mild steel will not have the hardness so best to go with SS.

    You'll keep Gary.
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    try tubesales /thomastown for good variety as well.
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    Ohh and those prices were from Moorabbin Steel.
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