Re: small parts casting

I would be interested in getting two of the inside door lock housings. Doc --- In VintageLambo@y..., "lamboguy" wrote: > --- In VintageLambo@y..., "drakepeterdrake" > wrote: > > Fred, > > One quote I got was for $950.00 to make the mold, then $15.00 per > > plastic part. The mold was guaranteed for 250 parts. > > Oh, so the plastic part is not available? > > Here"s the thing Peter.If you get me a good part (ie: not broken) -- > or heck, I could probably glue a broken part back together -- I could > bring out my wax pot, wax, silicon rubber and other assorted junk and > probably make some wax parts, which could be mailed to a caster, and > the parts would cost...well, frankly, I can"t remember how much. But > not much. > > They would probably be out of silicon bronze.It"s been 10 years > since I did this, but it"s not the most difficult thing in the > world.Anyway, point being is that it might be worth a test to see > what happens.I know where all my casting supplies are (under the > house) and I wouldn"t mind giving it a shot. > > Just a thought...Email me and I"ll give you my address if you want > to try something. > > Cheers, > > Fred