I'm preparing to do my first (very basic) restoration. You could probably just call it an advanced cleaning. Anyhow, in order to do this I'm trying to acquire the brass washers and rod needed to repin. I ordered the washers from microfasteners, but I'm having a more difficult time with the rod. A lot of people mention hobby shops, but I'm failing to locate any. I live in Boston, so I pretty much assume their must be one near me, but I sure as hell can't find it.

When I moved my search online, I found this place: http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2115-...360-brass.aspx

The prices look pretty nice to me, though shipping is a bear. About $10 to ship 4 twelve inch rods, about $11 to ship 40 twelve inch rods. Has anyone ever dealt with this company? I'm thinking a might just order a fair amount from them. Then I'll never need to find brass rod again. I could also bring some to the Mass get together for others who might be having a hard time getting ahold of it.