Re: Tungsten Rod

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Original poster: "G by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <bog-at-cinci.rr-dot-com>

Dave,

I used McMaster tungsten carbide rods with great success. Wear is lower 
than tungsten alone. Write back if you need help sectioning the rod.

cya,
Gregory

>Original poster: "Dave Leddon by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" 
><leddon-at-attbi-dot-com>
>
>After firing up the old SRSG with a pig for the first time, it quickly
>became apparent that 1/8 inch tungsten electrodes just weren't going to get
>it, so I'm now trying to locate a source of ¼ inch tungsten rod.  McMaster
>has some tungsten/carbide rod listed but I don't know how suitable this
>would be compared to pure tungsten.  Any thoughts or suggestions for
>sources and materials would be appreciated.
>
>Dave



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