Thread: Brass Bar Suppliers - Any Suggestions

Hi Anorak Bob,
Postage/freight probably prohibitive but here's a supplier over this side willing to supply small quantities.

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Hope you find someone suitable that's closer.

Cheers.

Thank you Log,

Looking at Weston's stock list, maybe I was optimistic in chasing 5/8" x 3". Could be that it's not a standard size. Probably the reason why some makers of pretend Norris planes use half inch bar for their lever caps.

BT

Hi BT
What about Bohler?

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

My current project is finally nearing completion which means I need to recommence work on my little woodie plane. Part of that work involves making a lever cap and a couple of knurled knobs.

Yesterday, I went to Robert Cameron and Co Robert Cameron with the hopeful intention of buying some 5/8" x 3" flat bar and some 7/8" round bar. I came away with some 3/4" flat and a short length of 1" round bar. Their range of sizes was limited, plenty of thinner sections up to 1/2" but not a lot of selection in larger sizes.

Can anyone suggest some other supplier of cut to length brass? Whilst I have sufficient material for my current plane, I wouldn't mind trying my hand at another plane when I have bowled this one over.

BT

BT I have made friends with a production engineering company doing mainly CNC work. They always have bar ends that the auto feed on the CNC can no longer grip, usuallly around the 100-150mm and they are happy to part with those for a reasonable consideration. I have picked up all sorts of materials including brass, both round and hex.

I also pick up offcuts at our local Model Engineering Exhibtion held biennually here in Bendigo, in Melbourne the year in between.

CBC Bearings always have a decent amount of brass Bob, worth a try:

CBC Bearings

Originally Posted by rodm

Hi BT
What about Bohler?

Square, round and hex, young Rod. No flat.

Originally Posted by Big Shed

BT I have made friends with a production engineering company doing mainly CNC work. They always have bar ends that the auto feed on the CNC can no longer grip, usuallly around the 100-150mm and they are happy to part with those for a reasonable consideration. I have picked up all sorts of materials including brass, both round and hex.

I also pick up offcuts at our local Model Engineering Exhibtion held biennually here in Bendigo, in Melbourne the year in between.

Hi Fred,

Handy when you find a source of cheap offcuts. Bohler's Steel Store over here had a skip outside full of bar ends, cast, high tensile, chrome bar, leaded bar, you name it, that they would sell off at scrap rates. Then a new manager was appointed and he stopped the practice. Rod M is a capable dumpster diver but he is secretive about their locations, understandably so. Austral Wright sell brass but not in cut lengths. I could see if they might profer the names of some of there purchasers. Could be a source of bar ends.

Originally Posted by sjt

CBC Bearings always have a decent amount of brass Bob, worth a try:

CBC Bearings

Thanks Scott. I will give them a call.

BT

I just spoke with a friend who is in the steel game, he suggested trying:

Interlloy

and

Rondas
134 Fitzgerald St, Perth.

Said you might have more luck getting offcuts from Rondas, they're a bit smaller.

Hope this helps Bob

Originally Posted by sjt

I just spoke with a friend who is in the steel game, he suggested trying:

Interlloy

and

Rondas
134 Fitzgerald St, Perth.

Said you might have more luck getting offcuts from Rondas, they're a bit smaller.

Hope this helps Bob

Interlloy used to be a few kilometers from my place then they relocated about 30 km away whereas Rondas are just outside of the CBD. Spitting distance.

Thank you again Scott.

BT

If all else fails Bob I can get some here and post it to you, or even hand deliver it.

Phil

I usually go to George White when I need any brass. I believe they have the largest range of sizes in Oz and it looks like they will post small orders.
Just had a look and they do stock 3" x 5/8" flat bar.
George White | Australia's leading stockist & distributor of non-ferrous metals

Gary

Hi BT,
Google "Surman Metals" they are in Adelaide but will sell small amounts, looks like brass bar up to 150mm x 25mmm. hope this helps.
Ian S.

Now thats a bandsaw!Suman Metals: Contact

Hi Bob,
George white also sells engraving brass too, and will aus post small orders. Sounds like one to bookmark! All I can get locally is round bar.