RSU tip

[MarkR]

Hi,
Can you please help, I need some more tips (probes?) for my RSU, but for the life of me, I can't remember the correct name, so that I can search for a supplier.
The unit is a Graskop(?) one, but I assume the tips(?) are universal.
Any help much appreciated.
I have attached an image of the bit in question.
Many thanks
Mark

 

[Rob Pulham]

Hi Mark,

Try searching for Carbon Rod electrode

 

[chigley]

Hobby holidays

 

[chigley]

out of stock

 

[daifly]

Check the diameter you need then search on Amazon or eBay or wherever. As Rob's link above indicates.
Dave

 

[DavidB]

London Road Models: London Road Models – Designed by modellers for modellers. Look under Various then soldering materials and tools.

I suggest you check the diameter of your carbon rod as they do vary a little. The rods London Road obviously fit their hand pieces. They may well fit the Graskop, but do check the diameter and ask.

I think I may have seen them on Squires stand at a show. Some people have even bought them from welding supply places.

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[JimG]

I note you have the same wooden handled holder as my Graskop RSU and mine take 4.5mm diameter rod. I have no shortage - Dick Ganderton gave me a bag of tips when I purchased mine and a fair amount of these tips will probably pass in to my estate.

Jim.

 

[MarkR]

Hi all,
Many thanks for your help.
Mark

 

[Tim Humphreys ex Mudhen]

I use carbon gouging rods as in the link below, £17.00 for 100!

305MM Gouging Carbons - Pack of 100

Key Features Excellent arc stability Superior metal removal rates Resistance to breakage Uniform diameter Clean slag-free grooves

www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk

Tim

 

[MarkR]

Hi Tim,
Many thanks for your very useful post.
Mark

 

[Phil O]

I use carbon gouging rods as in the link below, £17.00 for 100!

305MM Gouging Carbons - Pack of 100

Key Features Excellent arc stability Superior metal removal rates Resistance to breakage Uniform diameter Clean slag-free grooves

www.weldingsuppliesdirect.co.uk

Tim

I usually go down to my local welding suppliers and got the last 4 they had for free. I've still got a couple left.