Australian supplier of pin material

[IronBark]

I am looking to restore a couple of straight razors and was looking for an australian supplier of 1/16 Nickel Silver rod and 3/32 Nickle Silver Tubing. There seems to be a number of places to get the brass rod and tubing but I'm struggling to find an aussie supplier of material for making silver pins.

Is there anyone from Australia that restores straight razors and can shed some light on the suppliers they use for pins and washers?

Thanks,

IronBark

 

[Luc]

I think Baldy or onimaru55 might have an idea.

Johnmrson did a bit of that work too...

 

[Legion]

I have only found Brass in Australia.

Oz Is getting his from America, which makes me think that there is no one selling it here. If there was I'm sure he would know about it.

I'm sure he'll chime in if I'm wrong about that.

 

[IronBark]

OK. Thanks guys for the info. Looks like I might be chasing the nickel silver rod from OS.

Cheers,

IronBark

 

[TonyGold]

OK. Thanks guys for the info. Looks like I might be chasing the nickel silver rod from OS.

Cheers,

IronBark

If you find any local suppliers could you let me know as I am facing same the problem.
I'm thinking of making the rivets from work hardened sterling silver as I have a draw plate and could draw rod and tube to match. Incidentally if this works I could help you out as I am in Eltham, 3095.

 

[mdunn]

yep. just brass in Aust that I can find too.

 

[johnmrson]

I use the microfastners and I get them from Terry (rambus007).