Randy Lucius
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Got my first order from NJ Steel Baron. 10 Hunters in 1084. 6 Cowboys in 1084 and 6 skinners in Nitro-V. 22 blades total. Looking forward to working with the Nitro-V. It’s a new steel for me.
Waterjet Blanks From NJ Steel Baron
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Bruce McLeish
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And you'll probably have them finished tonight!
Randy Lucius
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No way Bruce. I’m old and slow.
Randy Lucius
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I had some Nitro-V that drove the cost up some but they averaged about $10 each including shipping.
Smallshop
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Randy...was it $10 for just the cutting?
Randy Lucius
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No. That’s including the steel.
Smallshop
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I think that's a screamin' deal! the small edc I made two years back were 6$ to cut waterjet...AND.....shipping there on my nickle...and back....
I now cut them on my CNC. machines are paid for but it's slowwwwww...about how I move these days so I don't mind. Lol. Those guys are smart to offer that! next they'll be making Damascus from everyone's left over trims....lol!
I now cut them on my CNC. machines are paid for but it's slowwwwww...about how I move these days so I don't mind. Lol. Those guys are smart to offer that! next they'll be making Damascus from everyone's left over trims....lol!
Justin Wells
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If you don’t mind me asking why not have the water jet drill out your pin holes aswell
I’m hoping to order some blanks soon and I’m just curious
I’m hoping to order some blanks soon and I’m just curious
Randy Lucius
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I probably will in the future. This was my first order and I wasn’t sure how accurate they could be with placement and pin size. I think Gene Kimi has his blanks made with pin holes and the waste handle steel removed. Guess I need to talk to Gene before my next order.
Daniel Macina
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Holy cow! That’s a screaming deal. Thinking I might start working in some smaller batches and that might be the ticket for the one or two designs I want to do batches of.
Randy Lucius
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There is some upfront cost but it’s not bad. They have to convert your templates over to CAD. I had three templates converted and it was $30. Costs depends on how complicated your design is.
Randy Lucius
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No. You can just supply a scale drawing and they will convert for you.
Gene Kimmi
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I do have them cut the pin holes at 1/8", but just as a guide as the hole is not super accurate. It actually comes out a little under an 1/8", so I can drill them to an exact 1/8" or usually to 3/16" for the corbys I use.
I just got my 2nd batch from them and have to say, if you do multiples of the same model, it is well worth having them cut the blanks for you. I'm super pleased with the quality and the price. Wish I would have done this sooner.
I just got my 2nd batch from them and have to say, if you do multiples of the same model, it is well worth having them cut the blanks for you. I'm super pleased with the quality and the price. Wish I would have done this sooner.
Randy Lucius
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Thanks Gene! Your post on your first order made me decide to check them out. I’m glad I did. I have a few more models that I want to get done.
SS369
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Just if you are Interested. https://www.jarodtodd.com/
Does plasma cutting, offers reputable steel, heat treating, cryo, surface grinding, helps with drawings and does absolutely great conscientious work.
I just got a dozen delivered of some AEB-L kitchen blaides. Straight and surface ground with holes and cutouts. Clean, individually wrapped and well packaged. Timely too.
Prices for everything are on target.
The rest is up to me... ;-)
SS