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I've been obsessively magnetizing models lately, and a number of people have put in "requests", so the whole thing has taken on a life of its own. It occured to me that if I could move the basic magnets in reasonable quantity, the price breaks for larger volumes would be a great advantage all round, so I've added a number of those, and I'll put more sizes on as required/requested.

So, here's the deal: I'm going to guarantee to at least match the prices of the larger suppliers (K&J, Magcraft, etc.) without requiring people to buy the huge numbers those suppliers often want you to purchase.

However, I'm also willing to commit to lowering those prices if I can achieve large enough volumes to get better price breaks. For example, 10 of a certain size might cost you a dollar, or 10c each. If you buy a hundred they drop to 9c each, and at 1000, they drop to 8c each. If I can get this to a point where I know I can move 1,000 in a reasonable period of time, I'll drop my price for 10 to 9c. I still make a penny and the buyer saves a penny.

As an added incentive to get things started, I'll throw in a pair of the HSS drill bits on any order over $10 - just mention Dakka in the notes at checkout.

I should also point out that I'm using the PayPal cart at the moment, simply because I didn't want the overhead of a full-blown shopping cart at this point. Again, if this turns out to be worthwhile, I'll invest the time and money for a decent cart down the line.

As I mention on the site, I'm not looking to make a fortune out of this - I have time on my hands at the moment and if it breaks even in the reasonably short term, I'll be quite happy.

A final note - the Dreadnought model on ebay finishes Saturday evening, I'll be listing a Venerable Dread next week (just finishing the video)...

Simon
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Awsome work, and glad that you are going forward on more than just the speeder bases.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2140305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2140305.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
Can you get an RSS feed or a twitter so I can subscribe? I'd really like to know when the terminator ones go up as I have several to magnetize.

Good work indeed.

Cheeers]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2141801.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2141801.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
Do you sell the pin vise? I just dont find it to sell near me, and with those shipping costs, it would be great if you could sell one.

Thanks...

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The Dwarf Wolf wrote:Nice prices, i will be buying some very soon, now i can hope to get my magnetized Death Company and Wolf Guard in termie armor...

Do you sell the pin vise? I just dont find it to sell near me, and with those shipping costs, it would be great if you could sell one.

Thanks...



Yeah, I saw a really nice pin vice which had a large ball like grip. it looked awesome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2142861.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2142861.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
I can source a basic pin vice for about $7 - it's pretty basic, but it's what I use myself. I will get a few in, but it'll be the best part of a week before I receive them.



@Orinoco, the one you're thinking of is sold by Gale Force 9 as part of their pinning kit. It's $15 on their site and I'm sure plenty of big name retailers would have it on their sites.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2142914.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2142914.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143009.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143009.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143548.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143548.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits I was happy with K&J magnetics but they to have rather high shipping.
Will be placing an order this week... and that pin vise works great I have one, simple but very handy...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143630.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143630.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
niceguyteddy wrote:Can I order the landspeeder base by it self?

Absolutely - it's the first item on the Kits page -- "Generics -> Flying Base Kit".

@The Dwarf Wolf - will check my email shortly - it was my little girl's birthday yesterday so it got a bit hectic here with loads of 3 year olds running around!

Cheers all!

Simon]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143952.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2143952.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2144042.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2144042.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2144121.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2144121.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
I've been looking into the pin vices and it seems I would have to order a ludicrous number to get any significant break in the price.

So, what I thought was I would add a dollar to the price which would offset the increased cost to post them (they're heavy compared to magnets). That would bring them to $8, but postage would remain the same for all orders.

Does that seem reasonable?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2147821.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2147821.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2147880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2147880.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits

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Oh, please dont think that an insult to your already quite low prices; but a wise man once told me that if you dont ask you dont get. Just figured I would ask.


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Nevermind, fully read your first post. Hand me a towel for that egg on my face, would you? My bad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148210.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148210.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148296.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148296.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
@the dwarf wolf: I'll add it to your other order and we'll sort the money out later!

@grizgrin: the more the merrier. Every large order drops the cost for everyone. If you need more than the pull-down options offer, drop me a PM or email and we can sort that out!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148334.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148949.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2148949.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
Just a thought, have you considered contacting Scott-s6 regarding distributing S6 Engineering products in the US. It seems he has prespective US customers that are put off by the UK to US postage costs. Could be an opportunity to expend your range?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2150502.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2150502.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits

Suggestion- list the sizes and quantities of the magnets included in the magnetizing kits. Also, add pics of the magnets alongside some sort of model bit or small object that everyone can recognize. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2150921.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2150921.page GMT Re:The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2152599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2152599.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
shabbadoo wrote:Suggestion - list the sizes and quantities of the magnets included in the magnetizing kits.

I have to confess there's a part of me that's a little wary of getting ripped off. While I'm not doing this to get rich, I'm putting a lot of effort into R&D to do the kits and if I provide what amounts to a shopping list how many sales am I likely to lose?

A Dakka member asked if my standard Dreadnought kit would work with the Venerable version, and I wasn't sure, so I went out and got the model. It turned out it was massively different. My point is that I've spent money on the model, a lot of time to work out the best way to do it, take pictures, write instructions and at the end of all that I can't stop some guy in China selling the same thing on eBay.

I'm sure it's impossible to know, given the nature of the internet. Anyway, here's the draft part list and instructions for the Venerable Dreadnought kit:

http://www.themanufactorum.com/kits/ven_dread/assembly.htm

Now let's see how many I can actually sell!

shabbadoo wrote:Also, add pics of the magnets alongside some sort of model bit or small object that everyone can recognize.

Agreed. I'll probably do the same as K&J and show the magnets next to a penny, especially as US and British pennies are almost exactly the same size.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2152665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2152665.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2153153.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2153153.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
Brass Parts for Flying Bases finally arrived last night (nearly a week late).

Pin Vices arrived this morning.

All outstanding orders have shipped.

Sorry if this has put anyone out - you'll find something extra included with your order...
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Fosner1703 wrote:Do you know if your Flying Stand Kit will be able to hold up a Devilfish/Hammerhead? And please don't go out and buy one to test it out if you don't know. I will buy one kit and test it for you.


Honestly, I don't know. I don't think the weight is a problem - more balance. I'm working on an alternative flying base for larger models - some of the Tau models come to mind, also the Valkyrie, etc.

PM me and I'll send you one to test.

I really want to do some Tau stuff - a lot of their models are flyers and obviously kits to facilitate weapon swaps would have potential. It's just finding time to do it all!

I just finished the prototype for a tiny $1 base for the gun drones which I'm quite pleased with:



The production version will use aluminium - a metal much like the aluminum Americans are used to - for the connection.

Then I really need to get some new videos uploaded...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2168095.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2168095.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2168271.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2168271.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits http://www.miniwargaming.com/content/cl7RgVVQ6ULV

I'll be buying from you soon methinks

Buuut quick question, judging by that guide do I need 1/8" x 1/16" and 1/8" x 1/8" magnets?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2169563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/329126/2169563.page GMT The Manufactorum - Magnets and Kits
Henners91 wrote:Buuut quick question, judging by that guide do I need 1/8" x 1/16" and 1/8" x 1/8" magnets?


I think that's a bit excessive, but it does somewhat depend on the grade of neodymium used. The range is generally N38-N42 and N48-N52, but I have seen low 30's and under.

For Terminators or similar I might go for 1/8, but as I use N52 grade I generally find 1/16 is strong enough.

I've been working to finalize the kits for the Assault Squad and I can pick up a model by a magnetized arm okay and they're just using 1/16". I''l try to get a video of that posted later.

In the meantime here's the Small Flying Base:




Due to great public pressure, I got rid of the gloves...


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Here's the Venerable Dreadnought video:


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