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Old 02-08-2013, 02:26 AM   #1
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I need to have grooves cut into the outer circumference of aluminum tubing to use snap rings in. Life is so unfair.

Specifically, I would like a piece of 3/4" diameter metal rod with a groove for a snap ring at one end. The rod doesn't need to be more than 1-2" in length. I need it for testing purposes, and if it works out then I would like to commission someone to make a small run of a final product. The final product would be 2" in length, 3/4" diameter, and would have 3-4 snap ring grooves at one end, spaced about 3/16" or 1/4" apart. Depending on price, I'd probably want 25-50 of them to start. Final product material would be aluminum or brass.
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Old 02-08-2013, 02:27 AM   #2
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I need to have grooves cut into the outer circumference of aluminum tubing to use snap rings in. Life is so unfair.
Really? REALLY?
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Old 02-08-2013, 02:31 AM   #3
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Yes, REALLY! His life is rough.
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Old 02-08-2013, 02:32 AM   #4
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Old 02-08-2013, 07:53 AM   #5
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Old 02-08-2013, 01:17 PM   #6
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Not sure where you are. If you want to drive it to nh...hah
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Old 02-08-2013, 04:34 PM   #7
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I could send the material to you if necessary. Specifically, I would like a piece of 3/4" diameter metal rod with a groove for a snap ring at one end. The rod doesn't need to be more than 1-2" in length. I need it for testing purposes, and if it works out then I would like to commission someone to make a small run of a final product. The final product would be 2" in length, 3/4" diameter, and would have 3-4 snap ring grooves at one end, spaced about 3/16" or 1/4" apart. Depending on price, I'd probably want 25-50 of them to start. Edit: And the final material would preferably be aluminum or brass.

I will edit the original post to include this information...I wrote that post at 2am and I was.
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Old 02-10-2013, 10:19 AM   #8
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Old 02-10-2013, 11:14 AM   #9
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I could lend a hand. Where are you located? I have access to a machine shop in Marlborough, MA and can surely help you out.
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Old 02-10-2013, 04:12 PM   #11
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I'm in northeastern CT near UCONN. JonnyV2889 has gotten in contact with me, but if that falls through I'll be sure to give you a message. I don't actually need to be there with you; if it came down to that, I could send you the metal to use or you could buy it and charge me for it. Anyway, I really appreciate the offer!
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Old 02-11-2013, 08:08 AM   #12
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I'm in northeastern CT near UCONN. JonnyV2889 has gotten in contact with me, but if that falls through I'll be sure to give you a message. I don't actually need to be there with you; if it came down to that, I could send you the metal to use or you could buy it and charge me for it. Anyway, I really appreciate the offer!
Sure thing. As long as you give me dimensions of the clip location and such, it shouldn't be a problem.
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