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Got brass rod?

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For a gun project, I need a piece of brass rod, 3/16 or 1/8, about 4" long. I have been to Lowe's and HD, when I ask all I get is a blank stare. Anyone have any ideas where I could look? Thanks
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I just bought a brass rod at Ace Hardware in New Mexico at Christmas. Only place in town that I could find any.
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What shooter said - go to a hardware store and they should have it.
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You might want to check out Buffalo Arms, Track Of The Wolf or Dixie Gun Works or search on any other muzzleloading supplies websites. It's common for some guys to use solid brass range rods for their "old timer" rifles.

If weight is an issue, my twin once made a servicable but light-weight range rod using several different diameter brass tubes, inside of one another. I think he used wraps of black electrical tape to keep the spacing between the tubes correct. This way, he had the look and benefit of brass -- but without all the weight. I think he also had a wooden dowel as the center core for some added strength too.

Hope this helps!

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jnyork wrote:For a gun project, I need a piece of brass rod, 3/16 or 1/8, about 4" long. I have been to Lowe's and HD, when I ask all I get is a blank stare. Anyone have any ideas where I could look? Thanks
You need it here or there?

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Thanks, OIS, I need round stock.
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Ace Hardware ... as previously mentioned. I bought a piece recently to remove a 5mm RRM case stuck in the chamber of a Remington 592 rifle.
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GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

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Check your local welding supply store for brazing rod. You might be supprised how large you can get there, usually 30" or 3', can't rmember which.
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Thanks, everyone, a generous member here is sending me just what I need. :D
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Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Is that the words to a song or are you off your meds again? :lol:
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I keep a lot of rod stock on hand in the shop PM me your address and I will send you a chunk.
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Farm supply stores like Tractor Supply, Atwood's, Orscheln, Murdoch's might have it.
You might even try Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I don't know if such a thing exists as a local hobby shop (remote cars or airplanes.) They used to have metal and wood stock in supply.
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+1 on Ace Hardware having it. In the welding supply section of my local ACE they have brazing rod of almost any thickness you want. It is all 3 ft long.
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jnyork wrote:
Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Is that the words to a song or are you off your meds again? :lol:
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TDF wrote:
jnyork wrote:
Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Is that the words to a song or are you off your meds again? :lol:
The "Pretenders".

One of their hits.

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Never heard of 'em. Must be before my time. :?
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They have brass rods at True Value and Orschlens Farm and Home here.
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jnyork wrote:
Never heard of 'em. Must be before my time. :?

The Pretenders, late 70s, into the 80s. Chrissie Hynde is the lead vocalist.

I know you've heard the song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... eTIhqGfVCk

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The unthreaded part of a bolt makes a good rod.
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www.speedymetals.com Brass rods in lots of sizes plus about any other type of metal you could imagine.
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Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Great, now I'm going to spend the rest of the day getting that song out of my head... :lol:
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awp101 wrote:
Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Great, now I'm going to spend the rest of the day getting that song out of my head... :lol:

YOU'RE SPECIAL . . .
SO SPECIAL . . .


Noah :wink: :lol:
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Noah Zark wrote:
awp101 wrote:
Noah Zark wrote:GOT BRASS . . .
IN POCKET
GOT BOTTLE I'M GONNA USE IT
INTENTION I FEEL INVENTIVE
GONNA MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU, MAKE YOU NOTICE . . .

Noah ;)
Great, now I'm going to spend the rest of the day getting that song out of my head... :lol:

YOU'RE SPECIAL . . .
SO SPECIAL . . .


Noah :wink: :lol:
Yeah, Mama always said I was "special". :lol:

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Go to a hobby shop that works with RC airplanes and the like. You can get a piece of 3/16" brass rod for a buck or two. I got one to raise the sight on my Henry H001 to use with a peep sight before I switched to a receiver mounted one.

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