Having fun with an old toy!

A few of you might know that I'm currently trying to someone smart to take the plunge and produce a bunch of configurable 4x18650 holders for us. Unfortunately no one have taken the initiative (bait) as of yet.

The couple local shops have been getting way too much business and wanted ridiculous setup/fabrication cost.

Well you're truly have no choice but try to make some myself. It's like that saying "if you want to eat you got to enter the kitchen".

Well here's the first step, probably the hardest for me to make the move. It's to machine the retainers.

Here are some videos hope I took hope you guys enjoy them.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=voHrIOin474


This is where I have tool envy with Data. Those VMC with multiple tool holder sure are nice!


Finished 1st rev Prototype. Original stock "recycled" plastics from Sims Recycling ($5).

Awesome. Now we just need an appropriate host. Any plans to produce a smaller 2x18650 holder which fits into a bi/quad bore MagD? This would likely see immediate sales and use...

WoW, what a cool machine. Great video to watch. How long did that take to do that one block including setup time and cleaning up all the mess? :thumbsup:

adamlau: Here's the intended host[/b] I have in mind.

Lux: Setup is what most shop charges you. If you must ask here's the timing breakdown.

initial 3D cad draft - 1 hr
revision - 0.5 hr
revision - 0.5 hr
revision - 0.5 hr
revision - 0.5 hr
revision - 0.5 hr ...
CAD -> CAM conversion ... 1 hr
machine setup & cut plan ... 1 hr
1st prototype ... 43 mins (including 6 tool change)
- the RH piece have horizontal error on @ 90* due to operator error.
2nd prototype ... 37 mins (including 3 tool change)
Total material ... $5

Seeing it come to life ... $PRICELESS$

It's a good thing we love this hobby....I figured it must have taken a long time to get that final result...and it is cool as hell !!!!!!! I must have said "Holy Crap" at least a dozen times watching that video! LOL!

Greta to watch Modamag thanks- good luck getting it all together!