Thread: Solid Brass Balls

Well, don't bother exhuming Goebbels... I've seen them on ebay at different times... here's one

One 5/8" Solid brass bearing ball | eBay

Regards
Ray

Small parts will do phosphor bronze up to 1/2"
Balls - Phosphor Bronze Product Listing
McMaster will do 260 brass in a 5/8" ball
McMaster-Carr

Michael

Also here
Bal-tec

Cheers Gents, I'm halfway through making one of these: Wimshurst machine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bit stuck on sourcing the (ahem)... balls.

If you want threaded, small parts has them too, but starting at 3/4"
Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Polished Or Raw Brass Product Listing

Michael
(just a satisfied customer)

Originally Posted by Michael G

If you want threaded, small parts has them too, but starting at 3/4"
Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Polished Or Raw Brass Product Listing

Michael
(just a satisfied customer)

Ahh, Michael, you've come up with the goods, threaded and all, thank you!

It may be cheaper to get them thru these guys, even with the US postage. They will put them in a USPS medium sized flat-rate box which is around $17. You can put up to 4lbs of stuff in one of these boxes. Have a look and see what else you might need. They have a HUGE range of metalworking tools.

Ball Knobs | Knob Material: Brass | Ball Diameter: 3/4 inch | Finish/Surface Treatment: Highly Polished

I bought some square-hole sleeves from them and loaded up the box with a reamer and some knobs for my lathe.

I can do them to 3+ inches...Bob

Thanks for the offer Bob, normally I would buy from someone on the forum without hesitation however I've already purchased them and they're on the way. I've saved your details and will contact you next time. Thanks once again