15 Mar
2017
15 Mar
'17
7:27 p.m.
On 16.03.2017 03:19, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote:
For a prototype that looks very nice indeed!
Yess :-)
I agree that for this level of molding precision the
pivot axle would be better
if done as a separate piece and press fitted.
Yes. Even if it is moulded perfectly
- the axle will still be THE point
of failure. So the replica will be better than the original. BTW I did
not manage to break the replica...
Steel would be fine, brass rod would
also be ok and softer to machine.
We'll see.
A small jig could be made to cross-drill the
hole accurately.
I already planned that as a repair measure.
Same for the side holes just using the depression as
the centre
point.
Side holes? What for? We'll make them without side holes I think. They
have no function and are nearly invisible.
Your neighbour has done an excellent job there, well
done. He ought to run off a few
different DEC paddle switch designs and flog them on eBay :)
Still have to get him
interested enough :-)
If there's enough demand, I'll probably manage the
distribution/shipping/ordering.
I think that he can make everything glossy. For matte finish, we'd need
a perfect original or see if we can somehow prepare the mould.