Flyinfool Posted March 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) There has been a lot of talk lately of folks doing there valve shims. I had made a batch of the shim tools once before and sold them out. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55831 Maybe its the long winter or just a bout of insanity, but I am thinking of making another batch of about 30 pieces. I have come up with a new design with all of the same functional dimensions but the new shape will be a lot easier for me to make than the last batch. I am wondering if there is enough interest to justify the expense of doing another run??? Edited April 1, 2014 by Flyinfool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted March 16, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2014 I'll take one!! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted March 16, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2014 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted March 16, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2014 Add me to the list as well. The dealer don't have one so I might as well! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droneh8tr Posted March 16, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 16, 2014 Yes please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dueyk1111 Posted March 16, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 16, 2014 Throw duey in one if ya please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theportunionkid Posted March 16, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2014 yes please i will take one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted March 16, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 16, 2014 I need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveand Barbie Posted March 16, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for taking on this project again Jeff. Please put me on the list for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black wing Posted March 16, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 16, 2014 Im also in for one or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northern venture Posted March 16, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 16, 2014 I'll take one(1) also. Mssg me when complete and will make arrangements for pay/shipping. iclement9@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie725 Posted March 16, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 16, 2014 I'll take one also. Thanks for doing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DayDreamer Posted March 16, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 16, 2014 I could use one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ranger Posted March 16, 2014 Share #14 Posted March 16, 2014 I would be glad to buy one. I bought my bike used so I don't know if it has ever been checked. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkoepke Posted March 16, 2014 Share #15 Posted March 16, 2014 when will they be ready? I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted March 16, 2014 It will take a while to get these done. I am currently running a test with some cheap soft scrap steel that I had laying around just to verify the process and fixtures. I just ordered a special cutting tool that I will need. It should be here by end of week. If all works out then I will order the bar of strong steel and go to wackin. I'll keep you all posted in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardsmanUSA Posted March 16, 2014 Share #17 Posted March 16, 2014 I will take one also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry.B Posted March 17, 2014 Share #18 Posted March 17, 2014 I will take one please don't know when my bike was done last Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt-D Posted March 17, 2014 Share #19 Posted March 17, 2014 I would like one please, let me know when they are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syscrusher Posted March 17, 2014 Share #20 Posted March 17, 2014 I haven't done the operation yet but the new design seems to offer less leverage than the old, does that make a difference? How much will one cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWoodworth Posted March 17, 2014 Share #21 Posted March 17, 2014 I would also like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted March 17, 2014 I haven't done the operation yet but the new design seems to offer less leverage than the old, does that make a difference? How much will one cost? There is never any force applied the the straight section, that is only there as a handle. the ramp which is what does the work is identical to the old version. So leverage is identical. Cost will be the same or slightly less than the last batch, which was $50 including PP and shipping to USA costs. I wont be able to finalize the cost until I actually get some made to see how much it actually costs me to make them. All I am after is to break even on my costs. The last batch I lost money on every one I sold. But I learned some things along the way that will help this time thru. Besides I like making chips fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob66 Posted March 17, 2014 Share #23 Posted March 17, 2014 I will take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted March 17, 2014 Share #24 Posted March 17, 2014 I would be interested in one. Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted March 22, 2014 My new fancy end mill just showed up. Time to make some more chips fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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