Use Allparts HB bobbins? There's been a change.

[Lyrebird Steve]

I'll be co-opping with Stew-Mac and another winder.

Can we assume from this that StewMac will be retailing this when it comes online ?

[WolfeMacleod]

Can we assume from this that StewMac will be retailing this when it comes online ?

It will replace the original ones they've (and Allparts) carried for years...the ones I hooked them up with when I found out the Japanese company (Keiyo) that actually made them.

There will be a major improvement in the knit or "flow" lines between the polepiece holes.

[big_teee]

Wolfe, are you going to sell bobbins?
T

[WolfeMacleod]

Wolfe, are you going to sell bobbins?
T

Most likely, yes. It'll help offset the tooling investment.

BTW, We now have the opportunity to have the mold made in California for another $700... company has worked with this mold-maker before, and it will be a much higher quality mold than the previously mentioned Chinese mold. Since they're local, direct control over mold repairs or modifications will be easier than China, too.
However, that quote won't last long..

[David King]

It'd be nice if one of the wholesalers got on board with this project along with Stemac. I don't know who's selling the most bucker parts these days but preferably Mojo or Allparts.

[WolfeMacleod]

It'd be nice if one of the wholesalers got on board with this project along with Stemac. I don't know who's selling the most bucker parts these days but preferably Mojo or Allparts.

Yeaa.. Allparts scrooed the pooch, IMO. I asked them if they'd be interested in them, if I could reproduce them. They flatly said "NO" Bummer for them, our part will be vastly superior.. brand new, fresh mold,USA-made, little to no flashing, knit line elimination, variety of colors and materials.

Looks like Arcane might be dropping out of this venture, so it'll just be me and StewMac unless he responds soon. OUch for the increase in $ out of pocket.

[Brock Little]

I have a friend in China who might be able to help you out. He's a Kiwi engineer working in China. He works closely with a company that does some pretty good injection moulding, and the fact that he's able to review the results immediately means there's a lot of time and money saved. I've had some prototype parts from them, and they were very neat. Also good for any CNC work. As I understand it, they have some of the latest injection moulding machines, and produce a good quality product. Could be a great contact for this project, if anyone cares to contact him.

B

[WolfeMacleod]

I have a friend in China who might be able to help you out. He's a Kiwi engineer working in China. He works closely with a company that does some pretty good injection moulding, and the fact that he's able to review the results immediately means there's a lot of time and money saved. I've had some prototype parts from them, and they were very neat. Also good for any CNC work. As I understand it, they have some of the latest injection moulding machines, and produce a good quality product. Could be a great contact for this project, if anyone cares to contact him.

B

I may do that for another project, depending on how those quotes work out.

[David King]

WD?

[WolfeMacleod]

WD?

They carry all Kent Armstrong's parts.. but I'd send 'em samples and see if they're interested in buying direct from me. Which would be nice, for an ongoing revenue stream.

[clown_luthier]

the best is to have your own mould, i just did it and i am very happy with results, cost was big but i can now have many bobbins at lower cost and don't need to worry for waiting them, mould is in my workshop and when i need bobbins or rings i just drive like 30 miles and have 1000 bobbins/rings in 2-3 days



machine for the job







wish you luck guys!

[WolfeMacleod]

Alex? Man, that's some impressive work!

[clown_luthier]

thanx man!

[bajaman]

Nice work Alex - any bobbins for sale ?
cheers
steve

[clown_luthier]

sorry mate, i can't sell at this point. i think Wolfe and guys will have some for sale pretty soon