SOLD OUT - Affordable Chrome, Black & Gold SS Mirror Blades (1st Run)

[Replay]

excellent information, thank you

[swinks]

no problems punter, will remove from list, I pick up some classy gal numbers tomorrow to do a initial profile check. 

Had a few dramas with coloured stuff 2 days on some items and 10 days on blue and gold, so for anyone wanting a few I am guessing that to save some dollars shipped all the order together. The supply that I wanted to go with is 5 weeks so will have to get him on the next run (if there is one) all depends on what people think etc.

Jady

[swinks]

thanks for the support guys, just keeping this post close to the front.

Updated 25-7-12

Had a few material stock issues with the supplier I wanted to go with so officially doing 1 run as per below and depending on sales and feedback and any new interest, I will look at more of silver, black, gold and even look at a blue and red mirror - sorry guys - just got to watch the wallet but also looking after the initial guys standing behind me on this one.

1st Run as follows:
1 x silver mirror - 0,8mm
1 x black mirror - 0.8mm
1 x gold mirror - 0.8mm

A few guys pulled out - totally understand so had to reduce the amount made so I am not at a financial loss but others are still looked after.

In the colours no one here in Aus does thinner so 0.8mm is the best I can do. So when you are considering, you the customer needs to determine the space - e.g. reading on Pinside machines like The Shadow are so very tight though a few guys persisted but very tight. So you the owner has to make the decision if the blades will fit because as you know machines vary and some may have slight warps etc so I can not accept responsibility for variations of fit. As for fitting to the same profile there are variances in every machine / model so again I can not design a product for every machine rather go for something to fits a large percentage. Almost every Bally / WMS will be the same except near the back board (back of the blade) e.g. a Getaway is slightly different as some guys have had to do some slight modifications to either the timber in the back of the cabinet and others using tin snipes to the blade. I would rather you be well informed rather than upset.

[swinks]

Put me down for:

1x Bally/Williams Chrome

1x Bally/Williams Gold

1x Stern Gold

Any plans on doing data east?

If I could get a accurate profile of a data east I would do it as I have had a few enquiries.

[swinks]

Ok progress report

Had some samples cut today and did a test fit - don't be shocked by the industrial look - 0.9mm gal is cheap  

The stern one fitted beautiful
The Bally / WMS fitted well but I am going to make 2 slight improvements based on how it fitted but also because what I have read recently on certain machines.

2 photos
- industrial blades - test samples
- creature with a industrial blade - personally going to put some black mirror into the creature - not over the top bling but adding some class and yes the creature is a bit sad, have nearly got all the parts for a restore - god knows when.

Also have a lot of info pulled together and will supply a instruction sheet for the experienced and novice of how to install the blades.

[swinks]

Here is a good example of Black Mirror - which I got from Drano (my pin side team mate in this venture)

It is a Tron with black mirror with the second photo showing the rhs with a blade and the lhs with no blade, classy touch without going over the top. Creature here I come  

edit 25-7-12

added a extra photo of a Tron with standard mirror on the lhs and gold on the rhs - black looks good

[pinsanity]

Great work swinks.


 

[swinks]

small Update - did a proto type  packaging concept night and should do the trick, buying boxes only bumps up the cost more.

I have PM'd Pinsanity, Strangeways, el_Timbo, Cow Corner, Cavey, Indazone, Cursed, Humpalot with price break down including freight estimates - have sent a email to the company to confirm these prices tomorrow. Mate Humpalot is being burnt at the stake for his freight - checked it many times (open to freight suggestions for you if you know a better one).

If I don't get enough people to commit unfortunately for you guys you won't get blades as I can't afford to go into debt with this.

Will give it to tomorrow night to see numbers - I really need 20 sets just to cover material and laser cost - not including my effort.

[pinsanity]

Will give it to tomorrow night to see numbers - I really need 20 sets just to cover material and laser cost - not including my effort.

20 orders in total or per type?

If total, add a chrome BW set to my order.

[swinks]

Will give it to tomorrow night to see numbers - I really need 20 sets just to cover material and laser cost - not including my effort.

20 orders in total or per type?

If total, add a chrome BW set to my order.  

In total

I am happy to have a little stock sitting around for a short period, thanks mate

[swinks]

Also should add that Pinfest is going to be held just down the road so if anyone wants to save on freight, happy to store them here but will need payment by the end of the week for all this to happen. This may be of help for you humpalot or mate cruising through.... Leave with you guys.

[Cow Corner]

Thanks for all your effotts Jady but I have to pull out of this.
I hope everyone enjoys the new blades.

[swinks]

No worries mate  

1st run now reduced to 3 sheets, with most guys confirming they are happy to pay. So will send out bank detail tonight and will be ordering tomorrow. In addition if postage works out to be less I will pass on the difference.

For those waiting until they are made and reports posted with hopefully some photos please - if there are some left please let me know and I give you a quote for freight. Or you can put your name on the reserve list against a flavoured that hasn't been paid for - order will be in order of request and offer made to the next person.

Only after feedback and thoughts of these are posted will I consider a second run.

Cheers to those supporting the first Aussie made FLAVOURED MIRRORS.

[swinks]

26-7-12 Update
- ordered material and locked in a laser cutter
- material arrives from overseas early next week, with items being made week of 6th August

those that have ordered please email me once you have made your payment

[swinks]

2-8-12 Update
- laser cutter waiting for material
- material leaving the docks for the warehouse at the Central Coast
- packaging purchased ready to go

most people have paid, I know el_timbo will be right by tomorrow  .

A notice to others not paid up but the time the blades are done and ready to ship these will be on the open market as a couple of the guys have expressed interest for a few more sets so best way to save on freight. So if interested please let me know your status asap.