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  1. 25th February 2020, 08:16 PM #1
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    Default Source of plastic/FG rods?

    Ok, I'm no sure if this is the best place for this thread, but as it's not timber, I didn't want to post in other sections.

    So, I'm looking for a supply of HDPE/Fibreglass/etc solid rods, and hoping someone here might have a suggestion. Need to be 6mmx750mm, have a bit of flex, reasonably impact resistant, and under $6-$7 each. Preferably somewhere in Melbourne.

    Full story: I make BDSM and fetish toys. I mainly work with timber, designing and building paddles and impact toys, bondage rigs, and occasional furniture.

    One thing i make is turned timber handles for canes. The canes themselves are different materials: wood dowel, metal tubes/rods, and most often plastic or fibreglass rods. I have used kite rods, fishing rod sections and other items, usually covered with thin wall heatshrink. But I'm looking for a more consistent product.

    Any suggestions?
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    I would have thought carbon tube would be used widely for canes, it’s light,strong,and sensitive. It’s readily available in multiple sizes.
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    Can't help with the rods, but it's interesting, the things woodworkers are asked to make. I had a commission to make boxes for sex toys (so the kids wouldn't find them).
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    Quote Originally Posted by riverbuilder View Post
    I would have thought carbon tube would be used widely for canes, it’s light,strong,and sensitive. It’s readily available in multiple sizes.
    Carbon fiber tubes
    I do use CF occasionally, but most of the time it doesnt have enough weight to it. Some like whippy light canes, but they're more the minority
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    Lol. There,s quite a few woodworkers around who do kink toys. For some of us its our primary business
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