Ebonite Rods

[eharri446]

Has anyone tried this deal from Amazon.com?

https://www.amazon.com/Ebonite-Rods-Rubber-Inches-Colors/dp/B008IT44MK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1498070378&sr=8-5&keywords=ebonite+rod

They are offering 10 rods 16mm diameter and 31 inches long for $135.00.

Also, there is no shipping charge.

Sounds like a good deal as long as the long rods do not get broken in shipment.

 

[carlmorrell]

They look exactly like the rods from Ranga (India). I have purchased rods from him more than once. He sells them on ebay.

 

[TonyL]

I have not. but I have seen them. I wanted something at least 19mm and I found them through one of our vendors. They look good.

 

[PatrickR]

It would be tempting if they let you specify the color of each rod. They make pens with colors that seen unique. $50 for a kit less fountain pen.

 

[TonyL]

buy them and i will spilt with you. i will make executives out of them. just make sure that 16mm is going to be enough for you.

 

[magpens]

Buy them; cut them in 6" lengths; resell them here. . I will buy from you ! . I PROMISE.

 

[TonyL]

Elwin...sell to whomever you want to (or not); I have plenty, don't need them. But if you do split with me, I want whole or half lengths - not 6 inch lengths. Thanks!

 

[magpens]

Sorry, Tony ... I was not trying to cut you out of a deal ... or anyone else.

I just said that without thinking much even though I had read your post (#5).
It sounds like an awful lot of ebonite for a very good price .... less than $0.50 an inch.

I have never tried ebonite and would like to, and it seems to be much more costly from the usual vendors.

 

[mark james]

Looks interesting. I just ordered the 4 pack (10 rods). I'll be happy to sell 1/2 when they come in. Looks like 31" lengths.

 

[TonyL]

Sorry, Tony ... I was not trying to cut you out of a deal ... or anyone else.

I just said that without thinking much even though I had read your post (#5).
It sounds like an awful lot of ebonite for a very good price .... less than $0.50 an inch.

I have never tried ebonite and would like to, and it seems to be much more costly from the usual vendors.

No, not all. I have plenty and there is plenty out there. I have found ebonite to turn and finish beautifully. That diameter will only accommodate certain pen styles. Elwin and I see each other once in a while...I was just making a kind gesture and I would like that diameter for executives. I could buy it tonight and have it here by Friday. I just don't want the volume given what I already have. Never a worry with me.

 

[lorbay]

Sorry, Tony ... I was not trying to cut you out of a deal ... or anyone else.

I just said that without thinking much even though I had read your post (#5).
It sounds like an awful lot of ebonite for a very good price .... less than $0.50 an inch.

I have never tried ebonite and would like to, and it seems to be much more costly from the usual vendors.

Mal pm me your address and I will send you a piece.
Lin

 

[eharri446]

I just found out that they have to cut the rods in half in order to ship them. So I will be getting 20, 15.5 inch inch rods. I have asked for the following colors:

2 - BROWN
3 - GREEN
3 - OLIVE
2 - BLACK

I will see what they look like when I get them. Hopefully they will look like they will make nice pens.

 

[stuckinohio]

I assume everyone has seen this, but I love watching it, so just in case someone hasn't!

This is Ranga Pens (I think) who sells the rods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08pUuLREZR4

 

[RobS]

I have 6 rods from them. But have not had time to turn them. They mail via certified so you need to be home to sign. They were supper quick. I bought off of eBay and had to go to the post office to pick them up.