16-Inch Graphite Stirring Rod Handle with Carbon Stir Rod Holder, Includes Free Graphite Rod
For jewellers and casters who need to mix molten alloys without contamination. This tool allows you to stir gold, silver, and other precious metals cleanly before pouring, preventing the iron transfer common with steel rods. The 16-inch length provides a safe working distance from the crucible.
Key features
- Turned wooden handle provides a comfortable and insulated grip.
- Adjustable rod holder with a top-mounted metal thumbscrew for secure clamping.
- Carbon and graphite tips are non-reactive with molten precious metals.
- Total length of 16 inches keeps hands safely clear of crucible heat.
- Supplied with one carbon stir rod and an additional free graphite rod.
- All components are UK-stocked for reliable, same-day dispatch.
Who it's for
An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and small-scale casters who regularly work with molten precious metals. Also suitable for metallurgists and artisans requiring a non-contaminating stirring tool for high-temperature melts.
Specifications
- Material: Wood handle, metal holder, carbon/graphite rods
- Total Length: 16" (approx. 40.6cm)
Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns
Is this the right tool for you?
Best for
- UK bench jewellers stirring molten precious metals
- Silversmiths requiring contamination-free alloy mixing
- Small-scale casters working with gold and silver
- Metallurgists needing a non-reactive high-temperature stirring tool
Not for
- Stirring non-precious metals where contamination is not critical
- Mixing materials at temperatures exceeding graphite's limits
- General laboratory stirring of non-molten liquids
How this compares
| 16-Inch Graphite Stirring Rod... | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Stirring Material | Carbon and graphite tips, non-reactive with precious metals | Steel or iron rods, risk of iron transfer and contamination |
| Working Distance | 16-inch total length for safe crucible distance | Shorter rods, increasing proximity to heat |
| Rod Supply | Supplied with one carbon rod and an additional free graphite rod | Often supplied with one basic rod, additional rods purchased separately |
| Stock Location | UK-stocked for reliable same-day dispatch | Overseas stock, longer delivery times |