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  1. Minidave

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    #4 Minidave, Jan 6, 2014
    I would think a "Metalman" would be able to make one of those, easy peasy.

    Is there a reason why it has to be cast? Why not just buy a big old chunk of metal and carve out everything that doesn't look like that part?
     
  2. Metalman

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    #5 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Thanks Chuck....:D
    Still pondering the direction I want to go....:crazy:
     
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    #6 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Yeah..... Can't wait to get the news....:fingerscrossed:
     
  4. Metalman

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    #7 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Actually.... The only reason I can think of it being cast is it cut's down on the manufacturer's labor hours to make the part.... The casting gets it close to it's finished state with some surfaces getting machined and trued up for flatness and locating pins getting added, and a few holes get drilled and taped. There is also a "quick release" mechanism for the stripper plate that's part of the assembly....

    Casting this part is a poor choice of materials from an impact standpoint.....

    So cost trumped reliability.....

    Ahhhhh, but reliability or lack of it could possibility generate after purchase sales..... And better yet.... Sales after the warranty expires.... Bruhahaha

    [​IMG]

    Alas.... My warranty has long since expired.... So maybe the original part met it's intended life expectancy....:(
     
  5. Metalman

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    #9 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    OK.... Had to start a little early this morning.... Needed to deal with a frozed shop door lock....

    Got the Stripper bracket disassembled...
    [​IMG]

    Lots of little bits and pieces....

    [​IMG]
     
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    #11 Justa Jim, Jan 7, 2014
    I might be cheaper to just buy a new press? :D
     
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    #12 mrntd, Jan 7, 2014
    I knew you could just machine it out of a chunk of steel. Then you get the satisfaction of putting it to the manufacturer also.

    Maybe there are others out there with the same issue and you could make a little MINI money making spare parts on the side.
     
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    #14 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Makin a Custom Stripper Plate Bracket...

    Drillin holes....

    [​IMG]

    No response back from the manufacturer.... yet....:confused5:
     
  9. Metalman

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    #15 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Makin a Custom Stripper Plate Bracket...

    Startin to assemble the bracket frame...

    [​IMG][/IMG]

    Still no word back from the manufacturer on availability or price for the OEM piece....:cool:
     
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    #16 Dave.0, Jan 7, 2014
    Maybe when you are done you can sell them a better made and stronger part and make a little profit.
     
  11. Metalman

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    #18 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    They would probably just take it with no renumeration for me.... Nothing on it is patentable...

    Great idea.... Thanks! See ya....:eek6:
     
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    #23 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Makin a Custom Stripper Plate Bracket...

    Gettin close now Justa Jim.... Almost done.... Can see the light at the end of the tunnel...

    Still no word back from the manufacturer on price and availability...

    Tack welded for "In place" test fitting..... Purrrrrrfect.....
    :Thumbsup:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Metalman

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    #24 Metalman, Jan 7, 2014
    Just crossed the finish line.... I win....:D

    Up and running..... In production right now....:Thumbsup:

    Still waiting for a price and availability on the OEM part...

    My cost.... $660.00....:prrr:

    [​IMG]
     
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    #25 Crashton, Jan 7, 2014
    Nice, now plastidip it & you are golden. Fine work there Chuck! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #27 05r50, Jan 7, 2014
    I still have that can of red plastidip if you want some racing stripes for it.
     
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    #28 MCS02, Jan 7, 2014
    Good Job!
     
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    #29 Dave.0, Jan 7, 2014
    Red will make it work Faster. :rolleyes:
     
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    #31 Dave.0, Jan 7, 2014
    Here are some Red protective gloves so you can worked faster also.
     
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    #32 rum4, Jan 7, 2014
    Great work MM
     
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    #33 Steve, Jan 7, 2014
    I worked with a guy nicknamed Stumpy. He lost the front quarter (or third ? give or take) of both of his feet when a faulty multi-ton blast door slammed shut.

    Feisty little guy, you could only get away with calling him Stumpy if you did it behind his back. :biggrin5:
     
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