noodle Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 What alloy are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 yea if you send one this way let me know ill drop you some cash for your time man and do a review for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='noodle' timestamp='1295392947' post='494902'] What alloy are you using? [/quote] Most of my castings are done with an alloy close to A356 Crappy weather tonight. Didn't get to make any, but my prototype polished up fairly well with just a little bit of work [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/186749149_photobucket_30878_.jpg?t=1295423047[/img] Hoping tonight will have better weather. -Rocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 def looking forward to trying this if i get the chance. beautiful bowl buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt in blue Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Those bowls look awesome! I took a chunk out of my mini (it still works but is ugly) and would love to replace it with one of these that is going to be more resilient to my stupidity. I have a small too but I feel like I waste so much shisha with it. I'm happy to test one out and am happy to cover shipping or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks really nice, I must say. Very excited to try it out and see how it stands up to other bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i'd be interested in buying one when they are available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 defintely would like to try one.. i'll be keeping a lookout for when you start selling forsure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahl071 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 So are they cast and then finished on a Lathe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Not the new design. I used to have access to a shop (and thusly lathe) where I worked, they closed and now I've had to collect my own tools. I'm working out of an 8x12 shed, I really need a shop. The new design is made to be easy to for me to cast, and can be finished to an acceptable brushed finish/mild polish by chucking it in the drill press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Definitely let us (ME!) know when you have a price on these. I probably can't afford what you'd have to charge for them, but I really would love to have one. Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Im trying to make them as inexpensive as possible. The less finishing / machining I have to do the cheaper they'll be. Im aiming for ~$20 or less right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonethere Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I want one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 [quote name='Rocketman' timestamp='1295562736' post='495145'] Im trying to make them as inexpensive as possible. The less finishing / machining I have to do the cheaper they'll be. Im aiming for ~$20 or less right now. [/quote] $20 or less? You're kidding, wow. I could actually afford that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 just wondering how much one of the taller ones like in your first pic would be.i really like the look of that one more than the shorter one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 damn. i cant believe i missed the beta-tester list... let us know when they are in full force production and ill buy one in a hot second. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 [quote name='Dereksd' timestamp='1295670867' post='495291'] just wondering how much one of the taller ones like in your first pic would be.i really like the look of that one more than the shorter one. [/quote] I have to find access to a metal lathe for the big one like on the first page, due to the shape it has to be cast on its side and then machined out afterwards. Ill see what I can do for you, but I can't say it will be cheap like the others. That one has over 6 hours time into it. Beta hasn't started yet, im out visiting a friend in Pittsburgh this weekend as soon as I get back ill be making some up for testing. Thanks for everyones interest - Rocketman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 im really excited to see this project pan out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santino Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 This is awesome. Keep it up. Glad to see more US products coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickhea Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 put me in for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 So, what's the prognosis on this project? Sounded very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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