Ground metal plates and strips are recommended for use with Resistance Soldering Units - see the article on Resistance Soldering for details and photos. The supplier is:
The Hales Web Site has location, contact details and maps for their interstate outlets.
They are only open Monday to Friday I think from 8:30am to 5:30pm. You should check with them first.
These are particularly useful in conjunction with the ground metal plates and strips used with Resistance Soldering Units - see the article on Resistance Soldering for details and photos.
See their web site for details of magnets available (contact them for a price list).
The aluminium plates and strips can be used on their own or in conjunction with the ground metal plates and strips used with Resistance Soldering Units - see the article on Resistance Soldering for details and photos. The supplier is: Capral Aluminium Centres of which there is at least one in every State or Territory. See their web site for the address of the one closest to you. They often have a off cuts bin full of plates, strips and extrusions at very cheap prices.
These can be obtained from jeweller supply firms of which there are a number in Melbourne. The supplier I normally use is:
They also have branches in Brisbane, Sydney & Adelaide.