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Falconihlist
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by Falconihlist » Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:18 pm
Afternoon all
Is anyone capable of doing CNC milling? Need to get some rearset adapter plates made up.
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fatboy
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by fatboy » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:10 pm
That seems good cost wise, unless you get hit with a massive 'set up' bill for a one off if they break from multi runs
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BikerGran
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by BikerGran » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:27 pm
I asked a mate who lives in Basingstoke where that firm are based) - he runs a forum for builders of trikes, hotrods, and any other kind of custom vehicle that anyone can dream up
He says
No, never heard of them I'm afraid Bobbi.
I always use Waldham Engineering in Lennox Road, (behind B & Q for anyone local to Basingstoke). Run by Doug, who's a hotrodder with a big block Ford engined Zephyr. Scottie's the chief CNC guy there, (used to be on the forum as Saddlebags. He had a trike for a while but now rides a Hayabusa.
No idea how they compare, pricewise, with anyone else, but I've always had good service from them.
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mangocrazy
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by mangocrazy » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:31 pm
Funnily enough, I've just finished a drawing of a small part I want machining or laser/waterjet cutting. I've asked them if they're interested in doing one-off parts and will keep y'all posted...
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wayno
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by wayno » Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:18 pm
If you want a price for laser cutting, I have an account with a company that does online pricing, if you want to send the file over I can get a price for you for comparison, but laser cutting is expensive for one offs as you have to pay for a run (you'll find that the total price for 8 off is nearly the same as a one off, I usually order a batch if I make something and sell the rest on).
If you need simple turning done like spacers I have a lathe in the workshop so I can do them nice and cheap for you.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:04 pm
Water jet ..... have a word with Willopotomas ..... not saying he can definitely sort you out but 'tis what he does.
Previously he did LASER cutting (but obviously doesn't work there any more)
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Willopotomas
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by Willopotomas » Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:16 pm
D-Rider wrote:Water jet ..... have a word with Willopotomas ..... not saying he can definitely sort you out but 'tis what he does.
Previously he did LASER cutting (but obviously doesn't work there any more)
I did. And I can. Best off speaking direct to Lee though. Getting the time to do stuff even for myself is scarce these days, but he'll find a proper 'slot' to do 'foreign' work.
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