On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 10:27 PM, Philipp Hachtmann via cctalk <[email protected]> wrote: > On 16.03.2017 03:19, Steve Malikoff via cctalk wrote: >> >> For a prototype that looks very nice indeed!
They do indeed. >> Same for the side holes just using the depression as the centre >> point. > > Side holes? What for? We'll make them without side holes I think. They have > no function and are nearly invisible. They aren't structurally functional and they aren't visible, *but* they have a purpose... when making a large object, the side holes ensure that the deepest point of the object is shallower than if the hole weren't there. This accomplishes two things - the center of the part cools and hardens faster, plus there's less overall plastic so the shrinkage factor as it cools is less likely to put a depression/flaw where it might be visible. Negative space still has a function. It's a common thing with injection-molded plastics to consider wall thickness and body thickness. It's not about "saving a few cents in plastic", but it is about less effort to get faithful parts. > If there's enough demand, I'll probably manage the > distribution/shipping/ordering. Cool. I don't know if folks would want to get 20-30 toggles at 15 Eur, but closer to 5 Eur is in striking range What is the material, BTW? > I think that he can make everything glossy. For matte finish, we'd need a > perfect original or see if we can somehow prepare the mould. My memory of all the toggles I've handled (no pun intended) is that they have a glossy finish, not a matte finish. -ethan
