well, i called Gasflux and the phone jockey confirmed that the mill has closed which provided them with their brass rod.......one forum member said that the results using the new rod were less then ideal........any experence? any other sources you like? any experence with the brass rod/flux from aufhauser? i've been using then as a silver alloy supplier much to my satisfaction.......just fishing for info before i drop the coin for 20lbs of brass i don't like.........thanks in advance, steve.