Graphite in the Uk

[chillybilly]

Hi all ,

Need to get some of the above in a + 1" dia round bar form to make the piston for my howeel gulper engine .i am in the uk and seem stuck ......

 

[Jasonb]

how much over does it have to be? Noggin end do 1"

http://www.nogginend.com/product/Graphite-Round-Bar

 

[chillybilly]

Certainly a thought .......probably 20 though over to give me some cleanup ..........that really the cost of this stuff ? Seems high

 

[Cogsy]

I've had success in the past getting graphite off ebay, though 1" was the biggest I found. I didn't actually measure it as I was turning it down anyway, it may be ok for you. Search for 'graphite stirring rod'. Good luck.

 

[chillybilly]

Ok , thanks fellas i will get a search on ......might be a case of reducing bore size a little ....thanks again