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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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 Posted - 01/13/2009 : 18:01:34
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Just got the definitive answer - CAN$14.70 each plus $20 admin and shipping for the order (any number of doors)
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 19:12:30
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| Wow! At that price, the business of fabricating and selling the covers begins to make sense. I wish I had a model to use as a prototype, but my only DOD pedal (FX72) came without a battery cover. |
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dcross02
Copper Member
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2009 : 20:42:27
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| What's really ironic about DOD battery covers is that they actually made two different covers -- one for the older pedals and one for the newer pedals. Both versions fall off. You would think they would have fixed the problem the second time through! |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2009 : 16:48:55
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| that's outrageous, Laurie... I'm pretty sure they were less than a dollar each earlier in this decade. maybe some dumbass raised the price, knowing that they weren't made any more, but I digress. good luck finding them at a better price.... |
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Rich_S
Silver Member
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 17:15:26
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Originally posted by Disco Stu
You all have just inspired me to start planning for one of my future careers when I'm too old and decrepit to log anymore.
I am going to begin fabricating boutique battery compartment covers! Perhaps I will offer them in different versions... from sheet metal to copper to stainless. Thank you all for the inspiration.
I've had that idea before, but my business plan included battery covers for TV clickers as well. Expand your horizons.
Hmmm... I just took in a DOD FX25B envelope filter oin a trade for a modded DS-1 I wasn't using. Since it's just a "keep it in the junk drawer for fooling around with" pedal, you guys have me wondering if I can make do with out the battery door.
LET THE BIDDING BEGIN! |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 17:25:52
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Originally posted by Rich_S
LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!
I'll give you $0.37 for it  |
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Rich_S
Silver Member
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 18:56:32
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OK. Shipping to Canada is $26.00. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2009 : 19:00:23
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Originally posted by Rich_S
OK. Shipping to Canada is $26.00.
The other guys have cheaper shipping  |
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CaBaGu
Copper Member
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 02:44:28
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| If someone has an original to use as a master, I have the ability and tools to cast replacements in resin.... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 03:36:47
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Hi CaBaGu
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
I believe that there are at least 2 or 3 variations of the DOD covers.
I have seen at least 2.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 07:58:57
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Originally posted by CaBaGu
If someone has an original to use as a master, I have the ability and tools to cast replacements in resin....
Hi CaBaGu and welcome!!
Heck... that's an offer too good to refuse. What do you think the cost would be? |
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 09:07:36
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I think that CaBaGu has a nice little cottage industry all lined up!
-- Disco Stu |
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CaBaGu
Copper Member
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 15:02:29
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| If someone wants to be the guinea pig I'll do the first one for free just to get the mold right and see what the materials run per copy. Then I can do it for cost if the volume is low. At this point, I can't imagine it would take a dollar's worth of casting resin. Word of caution - They would have to be painted, unless I can source black casting resin. Ther's also ther matter of "can we improve the design so that it looks original but frickin' stays on...first things first. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 16:25:59
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The early style comes off, the later style has a thin wire hinge that stops the cover coming off.
The later style fits both early and late pedals just fine - so if that was the one cloned, life would be good. |
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CaBaGu
Copper Member
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 23:23:53
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| Well, if we can find an original to make a pattern, let me know, we'll have our first clone the next day and I can slap it on my FX56 and see how it holds up. |
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battery door/covers for DOD pedals?
