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I find it hard to believe that your molds only cost $3K each...I
have a flossing device--see Fancyfloss.com--I have about $60K in my
molds--five parts....<br>
Guy
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/19/2013 10:58 AM, Mike Bryce
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<div>several years ago, I wanted to make a batch of the green flip
lever knob, the one used to select filters on the HW101 and
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<div>I called around and without much success. Ten Tec makes a box
for me for one of my projects and I asked in passing if they
could make this part. I sent it to them. </div>
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<div>"Sure! No problem."</div>
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<div>We talked a bit and I asked about price. "About a quarter a
copy--depending on the bushing material used. Steel, brass, or
aluminum. </div>
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<div>Now, the kicker. I had to order 2500 min</div>
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<div>I had to pay for two molds, at around $3k each.</div>
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<div>Bottom line was simple. Yes, I could in fact have the part
made. It would have to sell for about $250 each. I didn't think
there be that much interest. Project dropped.</div>
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<div>On Jan 19, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Guy Giacopuzzi wrote:</div>
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<div text="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> And....somewhere in
the world are the molds that made those dials...(they <i>are</i>
manufacturable, as at least Heathkit made
them....).....and if whoever has them would make a small
run of 500 or so, he'd have quite a business...for what
it's worth, there was a fellow in North Carolina who
started making them...I want to say about 15 years ago...I
bought a couple, but his quality was poor and they didn't
work well....<br>
Guy<br>
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<pre wrap="">Somewhere, in the world, is a lifetime supply of Heathkit SB series dials, which are not manufacturable it seems as no one
ever has come up with a replacement. The original dials crack, sometimes so badly the tracker won't move through the worm guides
anymore and the dial is useless. So there is a desperate need for these dials and someone is hoarding them. Maybe they are waiting
for the price to skyrocket on them On Ebay, I see them going for $50 or more! That is probably the most COVETED Heathkit part, and someone who bought out the remaints way back when has them stashed. Wish they would un-earth!
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Crest Radio Museum
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