Thread: Brass blocks need help to find

Hello All, After reading one of Eskimo's posts re overcrank engine I was inspired to have a go at constructing one after viewing the plans. Materials are mostly relatively easily obtainable brass, aluminium and mild steel sections. The bit I cant find is a brass block measuring 50 x 50 x 70 mm which forms the main body of engine and a piece of flat bar that is 70 x 50 x 10 which is machined for the ports to feed & exhaust the 2 cylinders.
Can any body point me in the right direction or provide a link to a supplier. A surf around google didn't find a seller for this size section.
I'm a bit loathe to start construction until I am sure I can get all the materials. Thought about substituting materials but there are 2 cylinders that are silver soldered to this main body.
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I live just south of Newcastle NSW if there may be a supplier in that area or sydney. Thank you

I would be happy to pick what you need up from George white in Melbourne and post to you?

Some of the larger materials sometimes have to be whittled from round bar stock...

Michael

Originally Posted by Michael G

Some of the larger materials sometimes have to be whittled from round bar stock...

Michael

Yes we are unlucky here compared to the US.
Over the years I've looked at the US online prices for different materials and even with the value of our dollars compared to there's it's so cheap and also available to buy for the hobbiest.

Edcon carry brass sections

Originally Posted by Dave J

Yes we are unlucky here compared to the US.
Over the years I've looked at the US online prices for different materials and even with the value of our dollars compared to there's it's so cheap and also available to buy for the hobbiest.

Yes some good stuff in the US, but unfortunately the high cost of postage is the killer.;

Originally Posted by Snapey

Edcon carry brass sections

Thanks for the tip Snapey. Checked their web site and might be in luck. Will ring them tomorrow. cheers

Originally Posted by caskwarrior

I would be happy to pick what you need up from George white in Melbourne and post to you?

thanks for your very kind offer. I may have found a Sydney supplier that I will contact tomorrow
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Originally Posted by hpa1

Yes some good stuff in the US, but unfortunately the high cost of postage is the killer.;

That's exactly what I was getting at, the price of postage kills it.
Why can't we have Australian suppliers like that with a range of sizes with prices.

Originally Posted by Dave J

That's exactly what I was getting at, the price of postage kills it.
Why can't we have Australian suppliers like that with a range of sizes with prices.

The market is too small in Australia.

Better open your eyes next time you do a google search, or maybe go to Specsavers --------

George White | Australia's leading stockist & distributor of non-ferrous metals - Contact Details

Originally Posted by mardtrp

Better open your eyes next time you do a google search, or maybe go to Specsavers --------

George White | Australia's leading stockist & distributor of non-ferrous metals - Contact Details

Had a bit of a look through there online catalogue, is there 50x50x70 long that he needs available through them?
Sadly they don't list prices, that usually means way overpriced.
I bought glasses today on my own accord, so who knows the world might now open up to me.

George whites prices are okay, and they have a good selection of rounds, square stock I'm not so sure.

Rang Edcon steel in Sydney today. They have the brass in stock and will cut me a 70mm length. As expected a bit pricey but at around $40 for 50mm square material, I reckon its both reasonable and affordable. Ill pick up a block next week.
Thanks guys for all your ideas, assistance tips and suggestions, this forum is outstanding. Booked in to specsavers next week mardtrp, thanks for the reminder Cheers

Edcon aren't cheap but it's the convenience of being able to buy just about any material & have it cut to your required sizes.