I dont think they would be a big seller. not saying It is not a great tool just not a big seller. But you never know. I think everybody that works on alot of mini bikes should have one. I think you should make a one size fits all, 5/8, 3/4, and 1" the inside will have size steps. One tool malti task will be able to do all cranks. You can make the steps as short as 3/4" deep of a total of 2 1/4 total length plus the length of the drill guid of 2".
Drilling & Tapping Crankshaft made easy
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That's not the whole skinny
Tommie d : Well if you just take a look at relative issues here the labor force in Wichita, Kansas is far different than the labor and cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 with a population 5 times bigger than Wichita and only 3.1 % unemployed and 6.1 % below the national poverty line and a median household annual income of $55,051.00. Where as in Wichita, Kansas has 12.2 % unemployed and 39.6 % population that live below the national poverty level and a Median household income of $17,384.00 , not in any way making any statements against the fine State of Kansas or any of it's city's or people the reside there.
So an apple to apple comparison of the two would never be comparable and the issue of quality work is not even discussable. The shop in Hillsboro makes parts for electron microscopes to the extreme tolerances required 100% of the time.
Take a look on ZIPskinny - Get the Skinny on that ZIP (demographics by ZIP Code) and you will be enlightened by the way I live in 97229
Steve
Tommie d : Well if you just take a look at relative issues here the labor force in Wichita, Kansas is far different than the labor and cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 with a population 5 times bigger than Wichita and only 3.1 % unemployed and 6.1 % below the national poverty line and a median household annual income of $55,051.00. Where as in Wichita, Kansas has 12.2 % unemployed and 39.6 % population that live below the national poverty level and a Median household income of $17,384.00 , not in any way making any statements against the fine State of Kansas or any of it's city's or people the reside there.
So an apple to apple comparison of the two would never be comparable and the issue of quality work is not even discussable. The shop in Hillsboro makes parts for electron microscopes to the extreme tolerances required 100% of the time.
Take a look on ZIPskinny - Get the Skinny on that ZIP (demographics by ZIP Code) and you will be enlightened by the way I live in 97229
Steve
Wow didn't mean to piss in your post toasties. Now go back and reread the thread.
Yes I made a smartazz $5 offer to your post because when someone says "what are people Willing to pay" it sounds kinda greedy to me. Please forgive me if it offended you. If I needed one real bad I would just go out to the garage and make one on my 9" South Bend lathe. You already know what these will cost you to make and what you want for them. If you want to know what people are willing to pay for them, put them on Ebay. I asked what you wanted for them and so did a few others and you have not answered.
No, I did Not say I would make these for $5 or any amount for that matter. And the "kit" idea I had was directed to you. I thought it might be a good idea for people that wanted a tool for different size crankshafts. But it was just a idea. And yes some people on here liked that idea.
I did say I know what it takes to make your drill guides, and I do. I did not come back and "Slam" you (like you just did me) when you told me it was a four tool job and you used a reamer and also handed it off to a sub spindle for face off. I have seen your shops work btw and it looks AAA+++. If I were going to do it, (and i'm only saying) I would cut out the reamer and use a carbide drill to begin with and with the proper speeds & feeds you can get a nice 63 finish or there abouts with the correct part off tool. The operator can deburr the hole on the back side. Were in the business of cutting chips, not air are we not?
Yes there are some shops out there that could make your drill guide that fast. Now I also know not all shops have the latest & greatest equipment out today. The lord knows were still running ten+ year old machines and were part owned by Goldman Sachs & Onex Corporation. Go figure.
To answer a few of your questions you asked earlier. yes i'm kinda new here btw, been lurking around for a while before I joined. And yes I have seen your products you make for the mini bikes and I do have to say they look like top quality parts. Someday I hope to build a Bonanza mini bike with my boys and if I need any of the parts you make I would not have a problem buying them here from OldMiniBikes.
Now can we just call a truce and get back to regular programing. Have a Great Day!
Yes I made a smartazz $5 offer to your post because when someone says "what are people Willing to pay" it sounds kinda greedy to me. Please forgive me if it offended you. If I needed one real bad I would just go out to the garage and make one on my 9" South Bend lathe. You already know what these will cost you to make and what you want for them. If you want to know what people are willing to pay for them, put them on Ebay. I asked what you wanted for them and so did a few others and you have not answered.
No, I did Not say I would make these for $5 or any amount for that matter. And the "kit" idea I had was directed to you. I thought it might be a good idea for people that wanted a tool for different size crankshafts. But it was just a idea. And yes some people on here liked that idea.
I did say I know what it takes to make your drill guides, and I do. I did not come back and "Slam" you (like you just did me) when you told me it was a four tool job and you used a reamer and also handed it off to a sub spindle for face off. I have seen your shops work btw and it looks AAA+++. If I were going to do it, (and i'm only saying) I would cut out the reamer and use a carbide drill to begin with and with the proper speeds & feeds you can get a nice 63 finish or there abouts with the correct part off tool. The operator can deburr the hole on the back side. Were in the business of cutting chips, not air are we not?
Yes there are some shops out there that could make your drill guide that fast. Now I also know not all shops have the latest & greatest equipment out today. The lord knows were still running ten+ year old machines and were part owned by Goldman Sachs & Onex Corporation. Go figure.
To answer a few of your questions you asked earlier. yes i'm kinda new here btw, been lurking around for a while before I joined. And yes I have seen your products you make for the mini bikes and I do have to say they look like top quality parts. Someday I hope to build a Bonanza mini bike with my boys and if I need any of the parts you make I would not have a problem buying them here from OldMiniBikes.
Now can we just call a truce and get back to regular programing. Have a Great Day!
Wow did this thread take a wrong turn or what?
Not to stir up dirt or kick up dust that has settled...BUT
I felt the need to ring my 2 cents in on this one.
Let me first say this is not to piss in anyones post toasties or whatever brand of breakfast cereal you prefer to eat in the morning.
With that said I would like to state for the record that I know Scooterboy personally and can vouch for his integrity as well as his character a kinder, more compassionate, helpfully, and honest person you will NEVER find he is the furthest thing from greedy as black is from the color white. And one last thing with only 67 posts under ones belt I might suggest checking ones attitude at the door.:thumbsup:
Not to stir up dirt or kick up dust that has settled...BUT
I felt the need to ring my 2 cents in on this one.
Let me first say this is not to piss in anyones post toasties or whatever brand of breakfast cereal you prefer to eat in the morning.
With that said I would like to state for the record that I know Scooterboy personally and can vouch for his integrity as well as his character a kinder, more compassionate, helpfully, and honest person you will NEVER find he is the furthest thing from greedy as black is from the color white. And one last thing with only 67 posts under ones belt I might suggest checking ones attitude at the door.:thumbsup:
