Does this quote seem reasonable?

[ptjw7uk]

As for the thinner cut off blade you could use the old model engineer trick and use a hss hack saw blade as you only need to part off 5mm not much blade sticking out.
I have done it myself but you have to get it just right with minimum over hang but it does work.
You could also look up electroless nickel plating it may do for what you want.

peter

[NB70]

These have a nice rounded end on them that would look good as a pickup or sustainer pole-piece:
http://www.mutr.co.uk/product_info.p...oducts_id=1420
You would have to cut them in half to get them to the required length, but the cut end could go underneath the pickup where no-one would see it,
They are precision ground so they should be a consistent size,
Nathan

[HankMcSpank]

And the winner is .......NB70 - tks matey.....I've seen that site before -....great value stuff on there (just got to work out what else I'll never use to bump my order up!)

5mm x 19.8mm @45p for 10 pcs - both ends useable so after parting off to the right size that's in essence that 39p for 20! (which equate to about 2p per pole pice - far more digestable vs 40p per pol & might even mean I can make some early prototypes for a decent price!).


Peter - a wonderful idea about using a hacksaw blade...I'll see what google turn ups...but how are they normally held?
Many thanks to all who chimed in here - some great ideas & comments - you're a great big font of helpful engineering knowledge & willing to help 'wet behind the ears' types like me!

[Robin Hewitt]

5mm x 19.8mm @45p for 10 pcs - both ends useable so after parting off to the right size that's in essence that 39p for 20!

You are going to cut through a roller bearing pin?

You don't think it might be as hard as the top of God's head? :whistling: