who needs this latch part for bedside toolbox?

[briandownunda]

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

[rbagley]

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

[briandownunda]

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

[rbagley]

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.

[briandownunda]

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

[Ellensbrother]

Greetings. I see this thread is about 2 years old. I am looking for the latch that is the subject of the thread and wonder if I can add my name to the list who need it? Thank you. Ellensbrother

[briandownunda]

hi, actually this thread is < 1 month old. You're the first person to say they want one, will need quite a few more before I am able to have it machined.

Thanks for your interest!

Brian

[Ellensbrother]

OK, great. Please sign me up for four (4) of them, which I will purchase over 4 months (1 per month) if that plan can work for you. In the coming months, I will have a solution for the HINGES to share, but waiting for the prototypes before discussing further details.