jcornell Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I've been playing with silicon bronze lately after picking up some welding/brazing rods. It seems the largest size available locally is 1/8" - does anyone know if it's manufactured in larger diameters? I can always buy rod at the specialty metal shops, but they are very, very pricy, so I figured it would be cheaper if it was in tig/brazing rod form. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The biggest Atlas metal sales in Denver sells is 3/16 but chopping down 1/4 into 3' pieces isn't a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 http://www.google.com/search?q=sil+bronze+billits&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=1/4+silicon+bronze+welding+rod&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=gdt&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnsb&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=B59wT8XPPMjItgetrb2oBg&ved=0CJcBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=e8048b7957024c54&biw=1920&bih=950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcornell Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 http://www.google.com/search?q=sil+bronze+billits&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=1/4+silicon+bronze+welding+rod&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=gdt&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvnsb&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&psj=1&ei=B59wT8XPPMjItgetrb2oBg&ved=0CJcBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=e8048b7957024c54&biw=1920&bih=950 Thanks, there's a source there that's somewhat reasonable. Evidently Harris makes a 1/4" silicon bronze rod, its part number is 03SIB90, a ten pound box. I can't seem to find anyone who carries it, but I'm not done looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 One thing to consider is 12' pieces of sib will certainly cost less than welding rod per lb. Taint' no difference twixt' the two re metallurgy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Any welding supply will be able to order that stuff. 1/8 is most common, at least every welding supply (including the current one) I've worked for carry it. It's very expensive, and going up every day it seems. I've got about 30lbs of .045 wire that was a reject. I was thinking of using is for casting a bronze dagger or something. What are you doing with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamVimes Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Try Aufhauser Corp. 800-645-9468. Last time I ordered, about this time of year in 09, I paid $6.00 a lb. . You have to order at least 50 lbs of each size you want. If you just need a small amount to try e-mail me and I will send you some, you are close to where I live. I have many sizes above the 1/8. Too many to list so I will just jump to the upper end 1/4 - 5/16 - 3/8. Doug artisans@spruceforest.org If you order from Aufhauser you need to tell them you want the Low Fuming Bare Bronze Brazing Rod. They make many different types, some of them will crumble when you hit it at low red heat. Or you are welcome to drive a couple hours west and come to my shop. I will give you a few pointers and you can pick up the rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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