gun molds for holster makers

[DCKNIVES]

Well I can't be sure of the others, but Ring's isn't really a very big company and like most others are feeling the pinch of the economy.I know because I work just around the corner from them and applied there for a job two months ago after being laid off ( I have since been called back to my old job ).Anyways they are not hiring anytime soon and are running only first shift.So I would not expect delivery times to change much.Dave

[claybuster101]

Heys DC...While you were applying for employment, did Ring's give you a tour of the shop? Are they injection molding each replica? If not, what is the process they are using? With a 3 axis router or Pantograph duplicater they could conceivably mill a duplicate mold from an original. They could machine it using Kirtsite and get hundreds of pieces out of a die set. Did you see any containers of "plastic" pellets laying around?

Dennis

Michigan

[DCKNIVES]

No, its all injection molding.Small shop.Dave

[rickybobby]

Someone needs a forming piece, they send you $50 (enough to cover replacement, if necessary, plus postage to get it there). When finished with it, he returns it to you (postage at his expense), then you refund $40.

Your risk is covered. You make a few bucks (about $5 after postage expense). The forming piece pays for itself in about 7 or 8 rentals. The rental user gets to fill his order(s) for about $15 net cost (including return postage) rather than $45 to $50 to buy a dummy gun.

I Have been thinking about this rental thread (because I need a blue gun I don't have right now!) and want some input from some of you on what would be a fair "RENTAL" price for 7 days? Ray (Lobo) had a great idea but like he said "Not much return for the effort" But maybe there could be? I know I need one sometimes and would use something like this. I am "small time" so I can't afford all the dummy's I want in one order so I pay a greater price buying one at a time.

1. Do enough people have PayPal to use that for payment and refund ?

2. Is there enough need for this service (Rental Blue Guns?)

3. How many hobby holster (or Pro's) makers would use this service?

4. If the Rental Co. paid postage both ways (supplied pre paid envelope) do you think you would have a greater chance of getting your Blue Gun back on time?

5. What would a fair "late fee" per day be?

6. I am open to suggestions, this maybe something I take on for a second business

I am looking for positive and negative information. Some of you may have a better idea for all or part.

Thanks, Rick Jorgenson

[ABC3]

Rick,

What Blue Gun are you looking for. If I have it - I'll loan it out for a week @ no charge. This maybe another ave to take. You break it in a press & you replace it. Otherwise use it & return it. If it is not returned it's "Black Ball" time. Anyway, just an idea.

[willvegasvet]

I found a good site for molds. Maybe.... Lemme know what you think anyone, please. Here's the site.www.bunkhousetools.com.

Edited July 27, 2021 by willvegasvet

[JLSleather]

On 7/27/2021 at 4:00 PM, willvegasvet said:

Lemme know what you think anyone, please. Here's the site.www.bunkhousetools.com.

Ray's a good guy to work with.  I think his daughter might be running the show now, mighta sent Ray fishin'.  Talked at length with him couple times - that guy prolly fergot more than most will ever know.

[PastorBob]

On 7/27/2021 at 4:00 PM, willvegasvet said:

I found a good site for molds. Maybe.... Lemme know what you think anyone, please. Here's the site.www.bunkhousetools.com.

I ordered some custom stamps from Ray not to long ago.  He also sent me several holster patterns as well.  Great guy to deal with and quick turn around on custom work as well.