Laser cut light switch surrounds. - None left

[kittenmittonz]

I'll take one painted.

[demetk]

1 painted

Thank you Demetk for the work, and foamy for the work too. Foamy did all the heavy lifting with the measurements and prototype. He does need to be "reprimanded" for such a heinous deed. How can I tip the inventor?

Welcome. Heavy lifting? Hardly, the thing only weighs about 4 oz.

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86GT635 1-painted
afeustel 1-painted
athayer187 1-painted
atibbitts 1-painted
Bimmerman 1
cibie 2-painted
dsmith 2-unpainted
flywheel86 1-painted
kittenmittonz 1-painted
ma.jomaa 1-painted
matchgrade 2-painted
MattC 1-painted
MicahO -2
Nebraska_e28 1-painted
Philo 1
Rich in Tupelo 1-unpainted
russellrh72 1-painted
Sam 84, 533i 1-painted
SlickDizzy 1-painted
TCBimmer 2-painted
Wolf1971 1-painted

Total = 26

[Crazy_Canuck]

86GT635 1-painted
afeustel 1-painted
athayer187 1-painted
atibbitts 1-painted
Bimmerman 1
cibie 2-painted
dsmith 2-unpainted
flywheel86 1-painted
kittenmittonz 1-painted
ma.jomaa 1-painted
matchgrade 2-painted
MattC 1-painted
MicahO -2
Nebraska_e28 1-painted
Philo 1
Rich in Tupelo 1-unpainted
russellrh72 1-painted
Sam 84, 533i 1-painted
SlickDizzy 1-painted
TCBimmer 2-painted
Wolf1971 1-painted
Crazy_Canuck 1-painted

Total = 27

[onceler]

I'd be interested in one, no need to paint, I can do that here.

Has a final price been determined?

[tangerineman91]

I'll take one painted.

[demetk]

Unpainted version will be $30 and the painted version will be $37. The price will include US shipping, paypal fees and a small profit for foamy.

Unpainted versions should be available next week.

[camplo]

I'll take one unpainted

[onceler]

Unpainted version will be $30 and the painted version will be $37. The price will include US shipping, paypal fees and a small profit for foamy.

Unpainted versions should be available next week.

Sweeeet!! I've needed a new one for years.

[MicahO]

[atibbitts]

When do you want payment and to what email address? Any idea on a ship date yet? Thanks.

[demetk]

I'll let you know on paypal address when I have them in my hands. The sample was supposed to have been made last Friday but they got delayed. I'll contact the shop today for a status update. Once I get the sample I need to test fit it to make sure it fits.

[Valve_clatter]

I'm in for a painted one.

[demetk]

86GT635 1-painted
afeustel 1-painted
athayer187 1-painted
atibbitts 1-painted
Bimmerman 1
camplo 1-unpainted
cibie 2-painted
dsmith 2-unpainted
flywheel86 1-painted
kittenmittonz 1-painted
ma.jomaa 1-painted
matchgrade 2-painted
MattC 1-painted
MicahO -2
Nebraska_e28 1-painted
onceler 1-unpainted
Philo 1
Rich in Tupelo 1-unpainted
russellrh72 1-painted
Sam 84, 533i 1-painted
SlickDizzy 1-painted
tangerineman91 1-painted
TCBimmer 2-painted
Valve_clatter 1-painted
Wolf1971 1-painted

Total = 30

I guess there is some interest.

The sample is ready to be inspected but the only chance I'll get will be Friday morning. I'm going to take the e28 and test fit it right there.

Unless there are strong opinions on having that third hole made, I'm going to leave it alone. So let me know.

[glowell222]

I would like one, painted as well.

Thanks!

[SlickDizzy]

I would really like one WITHOUT the third hole as then I don't need to find the damn block off plate which is $30+ on its own now.

[MattC]

How did the prototype come out?

[demetk]

Almost there. I discussed it with the shop today and they will make a couple of adjustments and make the holes. One thing I didn't think of testing is the fitment of the switch in the 18 gauge steel and whether the locking tabs on the switch will grab properly. I'll need them to send me the final version and test that.

[wkohler]

I would really like one WITHOUT the third hole as then I don't need to find the damn block off plate which is $30+ on its own now.

I can send you one for $15

[Tempest22]

Put me down for one, unpainted.

Thanks.

[LandCruzer94]

Put me down for a painted one. Happy to support your efforts.

[Solarphil]

Put me down for one, unpainted. Thanks!

[demetk]

86GT635 1-painted
afeustel 1-painted
athayer187 1-painted
atibbitts 1-painted
Bimmerman 1
camplo 1-unpainted
cibie 2-painted
dsmith 2-unpainted
flywheel86 1-painted
kittenmittonz 1-painted
ma.jomaa 1-painted
matchgrade 2-painted
MattC 1-painted
MicahO -2
Nebraska_e28 1-painted
onceler 1-unpainted
Philo 1
Rich in Tupelo 1-unpainted
russellrh72 1-painted
Sam 84, 533i 1-painted
SlickDizzy 1-painted
tangerineman91 1-painted
TCBimmer 2-painted
Valve_clatter 1-painted
Wolf1971 1-painted
Tempest22 1-unpainted
LandCruzer94 1-painted
Solarphil 1-unpainted
Sascha_cooper 1-painted

Total = 34

Apologies for the delay but I had visitors last week and didn't do anything. I have the sample in hand. Just need to try it out.

[jeffg]

I will take one painted. Thanks.

[demetk]

I have the sample in hand. Just need to try it out.

Marked and drilled the holes and the sample fits nicely. But at 18 gauge steel, it's too thin and the switches flop around because the locking tabs on the switches don't make contact. I'll probably have to make it out of something thicker like maybe aluminum. Thoughts?

[onceler]

Machined from billet aluminum would probably be great, but surely significantly more costly than a die cut sheet metal component.

[demetk]

Thanks. I'll call the shop tomorrow and talk to them about options. I'm assuming you can still laser cut aluminum?

[tig]

I'll almost always buy something forum members make.

Put me down for 3, painted.

[wkohler]

What about doing a wrinkle powder coat? I understand it will raise prices a bit, but it will mimic the original part better and will also increase the material thickness. Also, it will be supremely durable. I'd want to do that with mine, but economies of scale and whatnot...

[tig]

What about doing a wrinkle powder coat? I understand it will raise prices a bit, but it will mimic the original part better and will also increase the material thickness. Also, it will be supremely durable. I'd want to do that with mine, but economies of scale and whatnot...

This.

[Solarphil]

Thicker aluminum would be ideal. Match the thickness of where the switch tabs grab. Advantage, it won't rust and it will be lighter and easier to work than thick steel. Yes, you can laser cut aluminum.