Member Contributer Marooncobra Posted July 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 wgregt, Once again outstanding work on seeing this through. I have my GSXR mirrors on the shelf in the garage ready to go. If you are keeping a record of what members are requesting I would like a set in AL and can pay via PayPal. Regards from Down Under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 OEM does have TOYO on them. Thanks for all the time and effort . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted July 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 22, 2015 This is torture. Or rather like a week before Xmas or something. I'm still interested too. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) AL block for samples dropped off. Got prices on anodizing them afterwards as well. PS: The Delrin is way expensive. Like $96 USD for a block big enough to make 2 sets from. So, right now I'm gonna make the samples in the AL, anodize them in black, and see how the pricing works out to see if making them in plastic gets them any cheaper, or if there's even a need to try the plastic route. Should have samples in hand shortly, then 2-3 days to get them anodized. More when I know it. Edited July 24, 2015 by wgregt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2015 Derlin is ridiculous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted July 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 25, 2015 AL block for samples dropped off. Got prices on anodizing them afterwards as well. PS: The Delrin is way expensive. Like $96 USD for a block big enough to make 2 sets from. So, right now I'm gonna make the samples in the AL, anodize them in black, and see how the pricing works out to see if making them in plastic gets them any cheaper, or if there's even a need to try the plastic route. Should have samples in hand shortly, then 2-3 days to get them anodized. More when I know it. What are these Al blocks running you? I'd expect $5 or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 That one block shown in the foto was $40. Not sure how many I'll get out of it though. I'm told the machine needs a bit of waste to hold the block in order to cut them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 We're running a round of samples this week made from a soft bonding-type board-like material. According to the guy running the CAD machine, it's just to run the programmed tool paths on material softer than aluminum for the first run. Sometimes as the cutter head swings about on successive passes, it may nick an edge or something. The enclosures surrounding the mills are not bullet proof, and sometimes they are shattered by flying debris, which I may be asked to pay for. So this allows them to test everything first and prevent that. More when I know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Blocks are cut and ready to go once the soft samples are done... Edited July 29, 2015 by wgregt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted July 29, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 29, 2015 Woohoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Marooncobra Posted July 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2015 So if that block of AL cost $40 and you got 5 blocks from it will 1 block allow for fabrication of two mirror mounts? If so the raw materials for the mounts is pretty cheap, $8 a pair or $16 if 1 block won't run to 2 mounts. Noting the amount of wastage of material from milling will the machinist take that into account for his costs as he can resell this back as scrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Good Lord, Mate. Each one of those blocks will make 1 mount. I don't think there's gonna be any reselling of scrap, but I will ask. I have not taken into account what the machinist wants to do the work, the anodizing, or the box/shipping, simply b/c I don't know those things yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2015 The important thing is strength and finish which all cost dollars . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted July 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 30, 2015 Still looks promising. Waiting patiently for the next message with a finished product. Ok, maybe not so patiently, but still waiting. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Dropped off the AL blocks just now. Might get lucky and get them back this week, then the tap & die for the threaded portion, then on to the anodizing, buying and drilling the screw, and then we should have viable finished samples to show. More when I know it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 Is it too early to ask for an update??? ............. just curious. c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Never too early to ask for updates. As of 8/12, we were in line to have the AL blocks cuts. The guy I'm dealing with is on vacation this week, but he connected me to another guy who will run the machine in his absence. Let me check in with him right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted August 18, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks man--no pressure nor rush. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi all, Any updates??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My guy was on vacation all last week. I hope to hear something today along the lines of "Come pick them up!" I'll let you know when I know something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sweet, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hey all, Want some mirrors cheap? I found this on Craigslist, but the check I'm existing isn't here yet. Buy them quick! The seller says they're OEM! http://ventura.craigslist.org/mpo/5188035904.html 3 MIRRORS $35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I heard back just now about the mounts. We are still in line to have them done but real paying customers have priority. Sheesh! Hopefully this week. You'll know more the second that I do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Just got word: we are on the table as I type. Not sure how long they take per piece. I've asked. I'll post up when they are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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