Guest 1930 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Rob has my horn button and a few other parts to replicate and he sent me some pictues of his progress, Guys prob. got more talent in one finger than I have in my whole body and think they are worth sharing with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Awesome job Rob! Maybe you can tutor us in your process with some photos and text of the steps and materials involved. I know -easier said than done! Thx, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I am amazed when I see talent like this! Thanks for sharing as viewing something like this is a highlight after hearing too many times "it can't be done" when trying to replicate a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobV Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Lol, it's not that hard guys. In fact part of letting me borrow the parts for a pattern is that I'm filming all of the steps and mistakes so that 1930 can learn to do it. One of the things that has to be fixed is that air bubble in the lower lip. Is it easier for people to watch the videos online or on a dvd? Let me know and I will try to accomodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Rob-you could put the video on YouTube- I've watched many "training" videos there-seems to work great. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobV Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ok, you guys have prompted me to take this past the 'functional' area that I always aim for. Here's a pic of the final repro's next to the original item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Will the real horn button please stand up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Its the one on the left, no I meant the other left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobV Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You guys crack me up. Jason, you should know your original part, lol. Well, the pieces that have molds and forms for are almost complete. You see the button and the retaining ring (fibre washer), and Jason has a pic of the hand wound reproduction springs. Oh, and I found a distributor for the cheesehead screws that look like the original. I have one last piece to make reproductions of, and that's the spring cup that screws to the horn button. I've started on the dies but have a problem with tearing the brass plate when I'm pressing a piece to shape. I'm beginning to think they used progressive dies to make the spring cup. I'll keep you informed.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Very impressive work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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