I found a place that sells it as drill rod for a reasonable price in IL, whole range of sizes from 1/8 to 1 inch. They also stock it
I have some deep holes I need to drill in several hard materials, and I'd like to use the rod to make a few simple gun drills.
They may or may not be actually drilling guns... you'll have to wait and see.
Looking for a local (Fort Worth TX, Greater DWF Metroplex) source for M42 blanks, immediately drill rod, in the future probably every size and shape it comes in <.< >.>
You can get M42 rod from McMasterCarr
http://www.keymetalsinc.com
A quick email and I got what I wanted shipped to my door ups
I have a company name I do buisness under, so be aware that I don't know if they sell to individuals but they don't mind small quantities, and you can easily make up a company name.