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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 03:18 PM
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Abran, I don't know enough about this to even be dangerous, but would 3D printing be viable for this product instead of incurring the upfront cost for a mold?

I'm sure you remember that's what Lowest Bidder did with the window rollers a while back. A company called Shapeways produces them to order and pays Lowest Bidder for each order filled.
 

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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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I would be interested in one, also.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mln01
Abran, I don't know enough about this to even be dangerous, but would 3D printing be viable for this product instead of incurring the upfront cost for a mold?

I'm sure you remember that's what Lowest Bidder did with the window rollers a while back. A company called Shapeways produces them to order and pays Lowest Bidder for each order filled.
Unfortunately the 3D printing of this item is very costly.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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I'll buy one
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 09:35 PM
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Im in for one. My current piece is a quart of oil with the ends chopped off!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 07:43 AM
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I’d give one a shot!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 08:05 AM
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This is to replace what looks like a Rats nest...it might actually be a rats nest for all I know.... Yea I would be down for one.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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Seems to be well received. I’ll post pics once the prototype is finished.

Thanks for the comments so far.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Abran,

I like the idea and will certainly look at purchasing the part.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by alpinacsi
I would be in for one.


I am sure you have already thought of this but worldpac is where I purchase many of the shop items from. They are an excellent option to reach your general repair shops that may not be familiar with the rover specialty sources. I have sold product to them in the past and they may be interested in stocking this item.
Thanks,

We have thought about that, but there is no OEM part number associated with this part. I think it would be difficult to merge into their system. But, we will reach out to them and see what they say.
 
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