304 Stainless Steel Round Rod 1mm x 300mm, 10pcs Metal Solid Shaft Rods Lathe Bar Stock for Industry, Metal Working Hobbies and DIY Craft

Has just the right amount of flex to operate the n scale turnouts on my model railroad operated by micro servos.

Good product, I have purchased this item before. I would suggest a better quality shipping package instead of a envelope because last time all my rods had a bend.

Great size. Sturdy

These rods were stainless, 2.5mm by 350mm, and straight. Can't ask for much more than that! Pretty stiff but still able to be shaped with needle-nose pliers. Will purchase again as required.

These were all bent. They were intended to be used as a shaft for several gearsets which ride on evenly spaced bearings, but they are bent enough that the mechanism binds to the point of being unusable.If you're looking for precision, look elsewhere. If you're making tent stakes, they're probably OK.

I ordered these for multiple household projects. There's a bathroom hand towel rack that the wooden rod broke on, and I've now replaced that rod with one of these. A fairly flimsy nightstand in the guest room was trying to crack, and I've now reinforced it underneath with a couple of these epoxied into place. I have quite a few left over, but they're definitely going to be tucked away in my tool box for other needs, because these are invaluable little steel rods. They feel sturdy, the size is great (I ordered the 6mm ones), and you get ten of them in a package, which is super handy.

All there, good fit and finish, as advertised. The shipping leaves something to be desired. Mine came in a box with other items, and they are just in a manila envelope from the manufacturer. The envelope ripped open in shipping (the rods are heavy and pointy after all), so a couple were loose in the box. I don't know how they would be shipped if ordered alone. They seem unharmed and remained straight as far as I can tell. YMMV.Worked for me. Buy based on price and size availability.

These were advertised as 36". What actually arrived was three 12", if I squinted and rounded up. They are being returned.