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Location: Cary, NC
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who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?
Hi folks,
I am thinking of having the below part CNC machined out of brass and stainless steel. I have been speaking with a parts fabricator in my area and he can do it, but the cost would only be reasonable if I had him make at least 25 of them. He believes he can make the part for about $35 each if I order 25. Just checking to see if there is enough demand out there to justify doing this. I wouldn't be making anything off this venture, but simply lowering my price and that for others who might be interested. Please PM me and let me know if you might be interested. Also, I will need a loaner part that is in very good condition in order for him to perform 3d scanning of the part. I would obviously return the part to the lender very quickly and in the same condition. Thanks in advance, looking forward to hearing back. (Incidentally, he recommends brass for the upper, latch bigger portion, and stainless steel for the pin below it) Thanks, Brian |
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Location: Walla Walla, WA
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Re: who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?
I’m working on something similar (teaser pic below) and already have a model of that latch. I’d be happy to send you an obj or stl file.
https://youtube.com/shorts/YFAqWaCjv...EfpYnxNt6rabWd |
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Re: who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?
sure that would be great, how are you going to translate that into the real thing? Do you have your own CNC machine or?
Thanks so much! Brian Hiltscher |
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Re: who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?
I do have access to some CNC equipment and other fun stuff. I'm working on some stamping dies, but I think that's going to end up being the easy part. Getting a good stamping will be uncharted territory for me.
PM me your email address and I'll send you the file for the latch. |
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Re: who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?
Hi Ryan,
I have a CNC guy who has converted the .obj file into what he calls a "proper parametric solid". see image below. He is going to give me a quote to perform the machining via CNC. I'm also curious to hear more about your stamping project. I guess the toolbox door consists of 2 pieces, correct? Thanks, Brian |
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