? for Hyperframe users.

[luke]

In next few days I'll be designing and cutting panels for the Hyperframe. Not sure how many to cut. If your interested in a pair please vote.

This is not a sales thread, I'm just trying to get a round number to start with.
I'll offer:
Matte (raw)
Polished (raw)
Black powder coated.

Dealer Thread.

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=166571

[Sk8ermog]

lol well I wanted mine to be one of a kind, but I did suggest you offer them to everyone. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who don't like the plastic pannels and would love to see custom metal pannels with your inserts in them.

[Carazy]

Are there any grips out there right now for the hyperframe?

[luke]

but I did suggest you offer them to everyone. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who don't like the plastic pannels and would love to see custom metal pannels with your inserts in them.

The inserts may be a problem, as far as using my current molds. The 45's don't really fit the frame very well. I can make more designed for the Hyperframe, but I'm not sure of the market.

People so for haven't taken to the insert idea, so, I'm not really inclined to do them. It totals 6 extra cuts and 6 "sets ups" to cut the opening, hours to make the molds, materials to mold them, money for (disposable) tools to inject the molds, and the time to inject them, then there is the de-mold time.


All and all, the time/effort/money it takes to do the molds and cut the openings is a HUGE loss, it's just not panning out.
The jury is still out on whether or not I'll continue making panels, we will see.

I had big plans for the machined panels, there's a LOT of other things I could do (and still might) w/ inserts and custom inlaid art work, but the future looks kinda grim at this time. Time will tell.

lol well I wanted mine to be one of a kind,

It is possible to do a production run and still do a unique set too.

[Sk8ermog]

Carazy: Right now I can't find anyone to make grips for the hyperframe other than Luke. I asked Frymaker, the guy doing carbon fiber frames in the dealers forum and now Luke. So either they are hard to make or just not profitable.

Luke: I agree that the inserts might be more of a hassel then a profit. I just really like mine on the 45 pannels, but on a hyperframe I think normal pannels would work better. Just do what you think would be the best looking, functional and cost effective for you. And feel free to be creative with my pair. Oh and do you think that little window for the readout is going to cause some problems? I also had an idea that if you could drill a small hole right above the re-set button so I can push it if needed with a paper clip or small pick so I don't have to take off the grips. Let me know what you think of that.

[steveg]

just out of curiosity Luke are you aware that the early hyperframe grip
panels were made out of machined, not molded plastic. just a bit of history.

[luke]

Oh and do you think that little window for the readout is going to cause some problems?

To be honest I haven't had a chance to take them off and inspect them, hopefully I can get started on the design tomorrow evening. I'm finishing up some custom work tonight and tomorrow.

I also had an idea that if you could drill a small hole right above the reset button so I can push it if needed with a paper clip or small pick so I don't have to take off the grips. Let me know what you think of that.

I'll take a look at it.

[magman007]

if you make up a pair, and post them up, people will be much more interested in saying, il buy a pair etc etc

[luke]

Hey Hey, what's up Steve, I've been meaning to pm you, to say thanks again for all your help!

just out of curiosity Luke are you aware that the early hyperframe grip
panels were made out of machined, not molded plastic. just a bit of history.

No, I didn't. I never got a close look at a Hyperframe until this week. (Thanks to Sk8ter)

I do believe the frame sk8ter loaned me may be one of those. I did notice that the pattern on the panel looked like it had "swirl marks" made by an end mill....

[luke]

if you make up a pair, and post them up, people will be much more interested in saying, il buy a pair etc etc

Well that's just the problem. I'm going to make them, I just don't know how many. Truth be told I haven't even designed them yet.

[luke]

if you make up a pair, and post them up, people will be much more interested in saying, il buy a pair etc etc

The question was would you be interested, not would you buy...

[Big'n slo]

I'm always up for something one-off

[Carazy]

I'm interested I would rather have a wrap around grip though.

[luke]

As in machined aluminum wraps, or rubber wraps?

[Carazy]

rubber, theres nothing for that already is there? Can I see some examples of metal grips, different guns or anything.

I really would just like something different for the hyperframe :-/