Vendo 110

[mznb1u]

I would certainly be interested in a set so please let me know what you find out and cost. Even though I think the wood in mine is good, I am going to replace it when I tear it down.

Thanks!

Tim

[SIGNGUY]

I'm sure you'd have a market for many sets if you get around to making them..
I'll be restoring one in the near future as well..

[Slapshot42]

I would take a set depending on the price.

Thanks!

[mznb1u]

Maybe we could save the trees by having them machined out of aircraft aluminum bar stock! 

Yeah, that would work!

  Tim

[collecture]

I'd most likely be in for 2-3 sets if reasonably priced.

[Fox Creek]

3/7/2012:   I visited TechShop last night after work. They suggested the way to go is a 2D cut on a CNC machine using CorelDraw software.   I started drawing out the wood last night in CorelDraw and was concerned about a couple items:   How critical is the tolerance on these pieces?  Do the pieces vary from machine to machine or will my one sample work.   I assume it will since I believe all the sheet metal was stamped.     I also was concerned about drilling the holes for the screws in the wood.  I believe it would be best to not drill those to allow for slight variations.  Thoughts on these items would be appreciated.   
Which brings me to the final question; sense I do not know the answer.  What would the group consider a “reasonable price”?   I have not even thought about that yet.    Does the large door 110’s have the same wood pieces as the small door models?    Should there be one kit or two kits; one for door wood pieces and one for body wood pieces?       

[SIGNGUY]

I agree about not pre drilling the holes as there are always slight differences in each machine with screw holes, not much but some... (for example, replacment door liners, they never line up perfec)..
as far as a fair price... it's hard to say since where not the one making them.. but just like anything before you embark on a project you have to get your costs in order..
I'd say the best way to calcuate it is add up your hard expenses for material and CNC time, plus a small markup for your time you put into this project and divide into number of peices produced = Fair Price.

and with everything I'm assuming the more you make you might get the price down a bit... and I do believe if your project comes out to be a very good replacment for anyone restoring a Vendo 110.. you should be able to have PLENTY of buyers.... Maybe even talk to the suppliers and if the product is good enough maybe they contract you to make a bunch for them to sell on their sites?  (not to put ideas into anyones heads , but possible)..

Good Luck.. look forward to your progress.. and estimates on what you think they'll cost..

[TomFromJersey]

Fox Creek
  If you need pictures of the inside of a large door 110 let me know, I have mine apart right now.
TFJ

[mznb1u]

Never even thought about the SD/LD potential differences.  Mine is an SD for the record.  Agree with Signguy on not pre-drilling and method for pricing.

Thanks for working on this.

Tim

PS-Good luck, we are all counting on you! :-)

[Creighton]

Huge project. Thanks Fox Creek for taking a try.
Good chance money could be made. Hope it goes well.
Creighton