I want to make a handle for an old tool - an arc "engraver" or marker - the tip gets hot (of course) and has destroyed much of the original bakelite handle - so, applying modern materials seems like a great idea - and machinable creamics come to mind - but buying the stuff new is both expensive and due to minimum orders, I get more than I need - anyone have a scrap about an inch in diameter and maybe 4 inches long (tubing is ok too), or a suggestion on an alternative less expensive material to use?
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17 years ago