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Originally Posted by ColbyBruce
Why not reproduce the plastic inserts? A mold would need to be made of each type insert but then the mold could be formed by heating plastic and vacuum forming it; the same process used to make magnetic signs for automobiles. Has anyone tried this?
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I have researched doing this by plastic injection molding. EACH mold needed would cost $15,000-$20,000. In the type liner used from 1969-1974, would require a bottom mold for the 3.5", 4", 5", 6", 6.5" & 8 3/8" and 3 different size top liners. You will own the molds and need to find a molder that will mold small batches of each. Most molders that have a machine big enough to do the job want a min order of 10,000 pieces per mold change!
At the last Ohio Gun Collectors meeting there was a gentleman with the 6" bottom liner that he vac molds for $125.00ea. He suggested using foam rubber for the top, which is not correct, and when I ask about a molded plastic top he said it would cost another $100.00! That is $225.00 for a set of liners which need to be flocked!
If you have $250K-$300K to lose very quickly, call me! You will end up with all the replacement liners you will ever need!
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