NI55 nickel tig rod?

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Anyone have 4 or 5 rods of 1/8 55% Nickel TIG rod they can part with? My local shops can only get 10 pounds at a time. This is way more than I need and way too much money.  I would be glad to spend a few bucks for the rod and shipping.  Let me know what you have, any high content nickel rod would work.Thanks for the help,Mike
Reply:Hi,If you still need the 55 nickel rod why not contact Eutectic/MG Welding in Wisc. and ask for a few sample pieces? There is also Cronation/Certanium  89T available in 1/8th under P/N P14180 in three lb. lots. You may be able to persuade them to send you samples as well. Tech line # 800-843-0763. One last suggestion, when I'm in your situation I simply take some # 55Ni, SMAW rod knock the flux off it and proceed, however the 55Ni,is a bit difficult to machine with conventional tooling so when possible I'll use 99Ni that will machine just fine. I hope this reaches you in time to help.ric
Reply:Thanks for the advise.  I had not thought of asking for a sample.  I'll give that a try.
Reply:I have a several sealed 10 pound tubes of Monel 60N 1/8 wire. This wire is 60-70% nickel and 30% copper I think. I have been getting $80 a tube on eBay. I would consider breaking a tube. E-mail me at [email protected] for more information.   Thanks, Joe