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Furthermore, because the Yamaha spanner is supposed to be used at a 90 degree angle to the torque wrench, the torque spec is correct for when using a socket like this.

 
Shoot, I'm buying one even though I already have the official Yamaha/KL tool. I like the pin socket idea far better than that damned ******** spanner hook design.
same here. i used to be a machine tool operator and am surprised he's center boring bar stock instead of getting some kind of thick-walled tubing. once i saw it, it made sense, but that's a lot of work for $26.
i know its not the most efficient way to machine these but i am making them from scrap i had from another job. your actually paying $24.50 for shop fees (costs me $12.25 an hour to run my shop. takes two hours to make socket) and $1.50 scrap price for steel. the problem will be when i run out of scrap. i had enough for 47 sockets but i am up to 62 orders.

 
i know its not the most efficient way to machine these but i am making them from scrap i had from another job. your actually paying $24.50 for shop fees (costs me $12.25 an hour to run my shop. takes two hours to make socket) and $1.50 scrap price for steel. the problem will be when i run out of scrap. i had enough for 47 sockets but i am up to 62 orders.
Wow, so that's.... hm... 2*62/8=15.5 days, so that's over 3 weeks of work! Well, I shall treasure mine when I get it.

 
Ya might want to find a source for more scrap B)

I've decided to jump on the band wagon so I won't have to do torque calculations :huh:

If there still available that is B)

 
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Roy,

When should we expect our sockets? I understand how long they take to make I was just wondering so I can schedule some maintenance? And I wanted to make sure you got my PM for my order?

No pressure.

Thanks again for your work!

 
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i know its not the most efficient way to machine these but i am making them from scrap i had from another job. your actually paying $24.50 for shop fees (costs me $12.25 an hour to run my shop. takes two hours to make socket) and $1.50 scrap price for steel. the problem will be when i run out of scrap. i had enough for 47 sockets but i am up to 62 orders.
Wow, so that's.... hm... 2*62/8=15.5 days, so that's over 3 weeks of work! Well, I shall treasure mine when I get it.
and keep it well-oiled to avoid rust

 
i know its not the most efficient way to machine these but i am making them from scrap i had from another job. your actually paying $24.50 for shop fees (costs me $12.25 an hour to run my shop. takes two hours to make socket) and $1.50 scrap price for steel. the problem will be when i run out of scrap. i had enough for 47 sockets but i am up to 62 orders.
Wow, so that's.... hm... 2*62/8=15.5 days, so that's over 3 weeks of work! Well, I shall treasure mine when I get it.
+ 1 ......... be treasuring mine also :eek: :)

 
Not that I like throwing money around but, if you need to raise the price to cover material for orders over #47 I'm still in. Unless you aren't planning on becoming a full time tool maker.

Of course, if I made it in with the first 47.... :thumbsupsmileyanim:

 
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Roy,

Sent PM. Don't know if it made it. But if available please put me on the list.

Terry

 
ok just an update to how things are going. as you should know this is just a hobby and i plug away on these as i can thats why i don't want paid before delivery. these are the people i have left in the order that i received their request. i had been doing about 5 a week but have had other things keeping me busy and have skipped the last 9 days. if you have some drastic need drop me a line and i will see what i can do. otherwise you have to wait your turn. i promise i will get to everyone but just can't guarantee when. if your name isn't on the list it means i didn't get a pm with your address stating you wanted one.

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Ha Roy, Could you put me on your list too, I should of been in your inbox some time ago, but oh well thats OK.

Thanks, bottom of the list would be just fine.

 
Holy crap, Roy. That's a lot of "good will" toolmaking. Maybe you should'a asked for more $$? :unsure:

Well at least your karma bucket will be way full...

 
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Hi Roy,

Got the PM and replied with my address...big thanks for your efforts!

terrysig

 
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