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DaveG
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| nonner242 wrote: | Hmmm I live in OHIO, you gotta any info on the vacuum man?
It would be nice to have down the road.  |
Here's one of his listings:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5cfm-Vacuum-Pump-and-3-Gal-Vacuum-Chamber-NEW-/250837790046?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item3a6718ed5e
I AM NOT ENDORSING HIS PRODUCTS. I'VE NEVER USED ONE, NOR DO I KNOW THE SELLER/MANUFACTURER. They just looked liked they'd do the job for a reasonable price. Looks like he uses plexiglas for the lid instead of polycarbonate (which I recommend) but it looks like it's probably thick enough to be safe.
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DaveG
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: Barrels |
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The barrels were cast slightly longer than the desired final length. Using a jig, I'm trimming the castings to length on the tablesaw, which leaves a nice clean end.
Then every casting get's chucked up in the lathe and bored out to .357", the correct I.D. for a .38 csliber.
Here's a before and after shot of the barrel casting.
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DaveG
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:35 pm Post subject: Clean Castings |
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Here are a few of the cast parts. The care and attention in the mold making process makes for very clean castings with little or no flash to remove. Very little parting line clean up. These castings are pretty much as they come straight out of the mold.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Very slick indeed. Mean Lean and Clean. Can't wait to buy a kit if you go ahead with casting some kits of these.
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DaveG
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| cratercritter wrote: | Very slick indeed. Mean Lean and Clean. Can't wait to buy a kit if you go ahead with casting some kits of these.
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Oh, production casting is well underway! The first run will be 25 kits. Not sure yet on the price...
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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| DaveG wrote: | | cratercritter wrote: | Very slick indeed. Mean Lean and Clean. Can't wait to buy a kit if you go ahead with casting some kits of these.
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Oh, production casting is well underway! The first run will be 25 kits. Not sure yet on the price... |
Put me on the list please!
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Me too. |
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nonner242
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Stick my name on the list.
Will send payment now!
I'm in for one Please! Maybe 2 if the price is right! |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:15 am Post subject: Snubby list |
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I'm certain you'll give the word when a list goes up but I cant miss the opportunity so I thought I'd chime in with "please put me on the list also!"  |
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nyreaper
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| Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:33 am Post subject: |
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| put me on the list for at least one kit...maybe two depending on final price. |
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Interested!
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:28 am Post subject: Engraving |
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I finally got up the nerve to engrave the receiver. One chane, didn't want to mess it up and have to start all over! But it came out okay. Did it with the CNC router, pretty nice detail for a machine with a 24 x 48 capacity! The translucent blue material and slight whitish surface left by the engraver make the lettering difficult to see. I'll post some pics of a casting as soon as the mold is done.
The left side has the Goldberg Arms Logo, name and caliber.
I debated what to use for the model number for a long time. Rick Ross graciously consented to the use of PKD and I was sorely tempted as those letters have become synoymous wit blasters. But in the end I decided to leave those letters representing just his wonderful designs and label mine something else. I settled on QPW for Quantum Particle Weapon.
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| Daddy Solo wrote: | | DaveG wrote: | | hirohawa wrote: | Awesome work?
Are you definitely going to do a run to sell these? |
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YEAH!!!!! I want in when the time comes.  |
Don't forget me! 1 QPW please (original request placed 6/15/11 6:08am)
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Excellent work Dave (as always)...didn't chime in concerning the mold tutorial (was on vacation and no access to a computer) very well explained as a step by step instruction: cool  |
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The inscriptions look really good. I'm glad you made it your own thing. I enjoy that, and it makes the kit more unique IMHO.
Man, I just can't wait to build mine!! This stuff turns me into a little kid, I swear.
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Don't forget me! 1 QPW please (original request to be placed on the list 6/15/11 6:08am)
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There is no list, but don't worry, there will be plenty of kits available!
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sorry Dave, I just get so over-emotional/excited when I see this thread. Everyone seemed to be claiming a spot for one of your kits prior to my last post, so I just wanted to jump on board. For the time being I'll just sit back & relax. 
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dave for getting all my guns packed up for me already. I cannot wait to get these babies.
But really, Wow  you been alittle busy Dave. |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I'll take one too please! |
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