tossedsalad Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I an interested. I think your prices of $8 with and $6 without a lanyard is very reasonable, especially considering that it includes shipping! I have a question about the ring. Is it a single ring or a double like a key ring? If it is a single, what keeps it from opening when under stress? I looked at the Magellan D ring and I see why it is not robust. They have it go into the screw part way so that it remains centered. If the hole went all the way through the ring would slide back and forth... purely a cosmetic issue AFAICT. They really should have made it stronger and not worried about the cosmetics. Is the brass ring double, soldered or just strong enough to not open? Just curious, what part of this do you actually make? Does the screw come with the hole and you add the ring and lanyard? Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 (edited) The ring is just a standard type keyring...EXCEPT, it's pure brass (a bit harder to find).. Won't mess with the internal compass on most of todays models... To answer your question, the ring is doubled.. I've said before, I'm not trying to get rich off of these. I do however, get some satisfaction out of making something other cachers/outdoor people can make good use of... Everyone seems to be happy with the little buggers... In order to make them, I order all the parts separately... I have to cut down the length of thread on the screw, round it off a bit, drill the hole, apply the rubber o-ring and then if it's supposed to get a lanyard, I cut some of the metal clip and whatnot off of those... I get the lanyards in a bunch 20 or so at a time... Looking for stronger feeling lanyards... I don't totally care for the last batch.. If they end up costing any more, maybe I'd have to raise the price a bit... I dunno... Thanks for your ?'s... Now, lets get out there and find some caches!!!! ~Bill Edited July 18, 2005 by Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Paul from MI **** Got your order.... Is your email address correct? I keep getting returned mail... Trying to send you confirmation.. ~Bill Link to comment
+Piston Hed Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 (edited) Thank you for the idea! I'm a Machinist and will be making some of these for my geocaching buddies in the area and for myself this weekend! Edited July 23, 2005 by Piston Hed Link to comment
+Roving Rangies Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Bill Fabulous idea - I have sent in my order. I appreciate that I'm in the UK, so you may have to pay postage (it doesn't seem to be added on the paypal receipt). Don't want to see you out of pocket, old boy, so email me if you want funds. Toodle pip! Link to comment
+Roving Rangies Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Just had my lanyard arrive in Blighty. The thing is wonderful and works great. Recommended, and I've told some of our caching mates. Toodle Pip! Link to comment
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