Lane Ranger 10,968 #1 Posted October 16, 2023 I went to one of my local auto stores to get some powdered graphite today. Clearly told me that they are no longer stocking powdered graphite and did not have any. He told me TSC might have some. Went to TSC and they did have some spray that does dry. See pictures. But the TSC staff person told me that they don’t have dry powder graphite any longer. Have any other folks experienced this? I use graphite powder on the Bendix on my extras start tractors as a routine maintenance item. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #2 Posted October 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: Have any other folks experienced this I usually find it at my local Ace Hardware. https://www.acehardware.com/search?query=graphite powder 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #3 Posted October 16, 2023 Natural Dry graphite powder is a main ingredient in EV batteries as well as a moderator in Nuclear Reactors, supply is being outpaced by demand. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,326 #4 Posted October 16, 2023 McMaster has it - in stock. Three bucks and change, but,....... the shipping cost is probaply more than than the product..... Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 522 #5 Posted October 16, 2023 Locksmiths usually stock but a little pricey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #6 Posted October 16, 2023 Napa #31646 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,532 #7 Posted October 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, squonk said: Napa #31646 I'm thinking that's what I did last time I bought it too. I have the advantage of one of my local NAPA stores being the literal Warehouse. When they can't find something I take a part number from Mike like above and show them they ACTUALLY DO have it. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #8 Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, squonk said: Napa #31646 ok that the one and the place I. Need to get! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpoore 26 #9 Posted October 18, 2023 Menards stocks it in Automotive and in Millwork near the door locks. The brand in Automotive is cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites