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Buy & Sell => Wanted => Topic started by: Leann ull on May 28, 2015, 11:54:23 AM

Title: Big Balls
Post by: Leann ull on May 28, 2015, 11:54:23 AM
Anybody know where to find big stainless balls!
Looking to weigh down hop bags in boiler or dry hopping
Prefer stainless rather than marbles but they might work as well
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: dcalnan on May 28, 2015, 12:01:20 PM
I'm looking for the same thing, but then I thought I might use  ceramic baking beans. I've been looking up to see if they're suitable.
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Post by: Garry on May 28, 2015, 12:03:02 PM
How about ball bearings (http://www.bearing-king.co.uk/metric-316-stainless-loose-balls)?
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Post by: Garry on May 28, 2015, 12:25:58 PM
You can get decorative balls for stainless steel handrails but they have a threaded hole in them. You could plug the hole with a stainless bolt.

http://www.wdsltd.co.uk/product/4882/304-stainless-steel-ball-knob-wds-8231
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Leann ull on May 28, 2015, 12:46:12 PM
Ooh thanks I could plug with food grade silicon that 500g ball
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Post by: DEMPSEY on May 28, 2015, 12:53:30 PM
It does not have to be round so any stainless steel fittings will do as its weight you need :)
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Post by: nigel_c on May 28, 2015, 01:30:16 PM
Marbles? Most toy shops will sell you a bag of steelys or ollies.
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Greg2013 on May 28, 2015, 01:57:10 PM
Quote from: Ciderhead on May 28, 2015, 11:54:23 AM
Anybody know where to find big stainless balls!

I got a pair of big brass ones here if that's any good  ;D :P
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Greg2013 on May 28, 2015, 01:59:55 PM
Sorry CH had to ;D Anyway looks like you got sorted. ;D
Title: Big Balls
Post by: Leann ull on May 28, 2015, 08:59:03 PM
Just found a massive pair in the office

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/09c833976ecc7223745617ca13b52fe4.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Greg2013 on May 28, 2015, 09:24:53 PM
Quote from: Ciderhead on May 28, 2015, 08:59:03 PM
Just found a massive pair in the office

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/09c833976ecc7223745617ca13b52fe4.jpg)

Always knew you had a pair tucked away somewhere CH  :P
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: DEMPSEY on May 29, 2015, 12:16:29 AM
Keep this up and our ratings will go sky high as people searching viagra will find us :D. Did ye know the old cold war had the Russians and Americans trying to outdo each other on all things big. The Russians sent an order to the Americans for condoms with a 2 meter diameter and 6 meters long. The Americans made up the order and sent it back in boxes marked medium. >:D
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Will_D on May 29, 2015, 10:50:37 PM
But seriously CH: ?

What about the Seabury Stainless Service Supply Sentre?

We have chunks of 314, 316, A2 Nuts in most sizes, Cocks, Nipples and whatever else "metalic pun" you care to mention!
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Leann ull on May 29, 2015, 11:08:51 PM
Any shafts?
"I'm here all week, try the veal" etc etc
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: delzep on May 30, 2015, 12:05:33 AM
No flanges?
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Post by: Greg2013 on May 30, 2015, 12:13:32 AM
Quote from: delzep on May 30, 2015, 12:05:33 AM
No flanges?

The problem with flanges that most guys forget is they need proper lubrication before use :P
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Endatheworld on May 30, 2015, 11:53:19 PM
This any good?
https://www.steamer.co.uk/m/cookware/accessories_other/cooking_accessories/judge_stainless_steel_13cm_rice_ball.htm
Title: Re: Big Balls
Post by: Will_D on June 01, 2015, 07:29:24 PM
Quote from: delzep on May 30, 2015, 12:05:33 AM
No flanges?
Well I walked into the hardware shop.

After a lot of troubler with "OOs" I then and asked for fork'andles.

He gave me four candles! After a lot of confusion I got what I wanted Handles for Garden Forks

I then asked for flanges!

"Ganges? we don't sell rivers here mate!"

No I said FLANGES like this one: