WVU Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 I need something like this but a Lego mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Why Legos though? Wouldn't you have to have a licensing agreement with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Why Legos though? Wouldn't you have to have a licensing agreement with them? lego "style" not actually legos. The ones I have aren't lego. They call them building blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 10 minutes ago, WVU said: lego "style" not actually legos. The ones I have aren't lego. They call them building blocks Copyright infringement if they discover these products? But there's nothing stopping you from pursuing licensing agreements with them or anyone else. MLB for little silver players, NASCAR for cars or drivers, etc... Corporate as well, little silver trash cans for Waste Management, silver laptops for Dell, silver trucks for Ford... Think of other non-licensed shapes and designs too. Interlocking cubes, silver parts purchased separately that make up cars, planes and ships... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 5 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Copyright infringement if they discover these products? But there's nothing stopping you from pursuing licensing agreements with them or anyone else. MLB for little silver players, NASCAR for cars or drivers, etc... Corporate as well, little silver trash cans for Waste Management, silver laptops for Dell, silver trucks for Ford... Think of other non-licensed shapes and designs too. Interlocking cubes, silver parts purchased separately that make up cars, planes and ships... Jimmy, there is no copyright infringement. Legit companies (mints) are currently producing them. They aren't legos. I am only interested in producing building blocks exactly like I already have. These are unique, and everyone loves legos. It will encourage bulk and repeat purchases. There is already a demand for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 https://www.investcastinc.com/ I have been in contact with this company and should have a working prototype mold in 2-5 days. Assuming the cost isn't crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 I could sell kits to build specific things with your silver just like lego kits. Easy kits would be buildings, pyramids, bridges, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 18 hours ago, joeybagadonuts said: Seems like a reasonable idea to me. Best of luck and mark me down for one when you start shipping. Let's partner up on this venture and make some coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Can 3D printers use molten gold or silver to produce objects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 42 minutes ago, WVU said: Let's partner up on this venture and make some coin. I’d consider it for sure, let’s chat soon. Assuming the equipment to melt down and mold them isn’t too expensive, I really do think it’s a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 32 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Can 3D printers use molten gold or silver to produce objects? Yes. You can 3d print with almost any material(s) including metals. I’ve seen it done w copper but the machine that did it was insanely expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, joeybagadonuts said: Yes. You can 3d print with almost any material(s) including metals. I’ve seen it done w copper but the machine that did it was insanely expensive Then anything is possible. Solid gold Mickey Mouses made under license for Disney, a set of silver Yankees hall of famers (sold separately, collect them all!! $$$$)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 52 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Can 3D printers use molten gold or silver to produce objects? sounds cool but man this stuff is super hot. I'd be afraid to break the printer. Once I have the cast molds the melting and pouring of the silver looks pretty simple. Silver melts easily in a crucible with a simple torch or you can use the oven like contraption I posted earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 My predicted startup costs: melting oven $599 jewelers blow torch $59 crucible, and forging tong kit $79 TBD: steel custom molds ($500?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Will this venture be performed in a highrise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGAMBLE Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Are you going to hit some dabs with that blow torch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 6 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Will this venture be performed in a highrise? lol, there are toxic fumes involved so it requires a well ventilated workshop or garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 7 minutes ago, JTGAMBLE said: Are you going to hit some dabs with that blow torch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 11 minutes ago, WVU said: lol, there are toxic fumes involved so it requires a well ventilated workshop or garage. It would be a shame if a novice hobbyist were to burn down a low performing rental property where he set up his shop. Tragic. But the proceeds from such an eventuality would lessen the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Billy, I need you. Tell me what I am doing wrong here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 16 minutes ago, WVU said: Billy, I need you. Tell me what I am doing wrong here. What is the plan, to have a little fun with your silver, or making money selling these things? I doubt you could manage enough volume to make serious money after startup costs and expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, mikeman said: What is the plan, to have a little fun with your silver, or making money selling these things? I doubt you could manage enough volume to make serious money after startup costs and expenses. there is money to be made. These things are selling. Some are getting $50 per. I think I can get $35 pretty easily. My startup costs are not going to be very high. I can start making these with as little as a few hundred bucks as I really don't need that $800 oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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