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sterling silver 10440 host (Definately sold now)

Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

reginak said:
I loved it. But I have a question, do you accept custom orders? Like sterling silver 18650 host?

Thanks
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I defiantly could make an 18650 host in silver. The problem is the sheer cost of that much silver is going to be in the $175-$225 price range just for me purchasing the silver to make it with (estimating around 7 troy ounces or so for the silver. Current price on silver on the world's spot market is $24 a troy ounce. After the markup to buy it as sterling casting shot, and the shipping costs it's closer to $26 an ounce. Then there is extra additional labor to make it. It's going to take much longer to finish a piece that large. I would expect $250-$300 USD for the price tag on such a piece. I plan on making one sooner or later. However I planned on selling a few 10440 hosts to make certain people are interested in silver hosts first. Still a custom piece is definitely possible. Though I would only take on one custom piece at a time.

One problem though. I see you are in Brazil. It does have some import duties. A quick google search shows up this info...

Brazil Import Tax Basics:

* If you want to send shipments to Brazil by door-to-door courier, Brazilian law only allows goods to enter if the goods have no commercial value, or are destined for private use only, and have a value of under USD 3,000.
* Within those limits a courier such as FedEx will be able to issue clearance.
* However, despite being within the allowed limits mentioned, the goods WILL be subject to duties and taxes if the value is over USD 50.00
* Duties and taxes could add another 100% (!) to the goods price, e.g. 60% import duty + 18% sales tax + around USD 10.00 for customs administrative charges.
* Books and documents are duty exempt, except for advertisement and printing materials.
* Goods entering Brazil destined for resale need to be cleared through customs with a broker and will attract duties according to standard Harmonised Tariff categories.


I don't know how much you would end up paying for import duties. However a potential 100% additional is rather daunting. Given the need to insure something like that would make it rather hard to slip it by customs at a low value. :(
 





Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Tikilaser said:
:gj: DTR should do a 445 in this running at ~800-900mA. Mini 1W :anyone:
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You wouldn't be able to get enough current for that out of a 10440. The downside to this host is the smaller battery capacity. 10440 is a AAA sized battery. I'm not quite certain what the upper limit for current on one is. But it's well below putting out 800-900ma This of this as more of a working pointer build.

iFoSh said:
Are you interested in trades? Or Cash only?
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Hmmm for now I am less interested in trades and more interested in cash. I need the extra cash to finance purchasing silver for the next one. etc. Give it a few hosts down the road and I would probably be open to trades.
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Ok thats cool! I completely understand. One more question: Have you thought about making a side clicky 10440 host? A side click with the button made from sterling too would be amazing! (not that this isn't amazing already haha)
 
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Or how about a side clicky with the side button being the gem? I think that would totally be awesome!
 
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ok, pm me your details. i want to do this. you can keep the extra silver from the coins. also as for the gem, i would like to go with tourmaline. and i cant answer your question about which type of ounce the are.

michael
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Tikilaser said:
you're right...I didnt think of how much it could pull with a 10440. What if you used a 2 step and put a small coin cell between drivers to boost the current even higher?

If I buy it from you, could I pay extra to have the sapphire, garnet, and amethyst inlayed at 1/3 turn intervals around the host?
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Hmm I don't know much about drivers. I'm not aware of what you mean by "2 step" I've heard though it's bad to use two different capacity batteries together. But then, electronics is not my specialty.

As for extra stones, Possible, though I would simply recast the tailcap with the new settings. The pattern on the tailcap would change somewhat and I would end up needing a few days to get this done. The extra charge would be around $15.

ok, pm me your details. i want to do this. you can keep the extra silver from the coins. also as for the gem, i would like to go with tourmaline. and i cant answer your question about which type of ounce the are.

pm sent :D
michael
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On the above topics on making a side clicky version. It's quite possible, and having the gemstone be the clicky part might be doable. I will make a point to experiment some.
 
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Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

You do realize that we will eat you alive if you let us, right?

3,000 people (at any one time) all wanting something different can cause a bit of loss of focus ;)

Peace,
dave
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

I think he was giving advice to me to not let custom requests bury me. :D Good advice I think. I am definitely open to custom requests here at first. Although I suspect I will have to limit them at some point.

At any rate. I seem to have a serious inquiry by a lurker. one "THILLPOT" Nothing finalized yet, however I am stating this so people know it might be sold. I will change the title of the thread to reflect the sold status if this does happen.
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Tikilaser said:
uhhhh what does that first sentance mean?:wtf:
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There are enough of us, with enough varied interests and desires, that if he pays attention to ALL of our wants, we will consume his entire life as he tries to satisfy all of us

We will "eat him alive."

Peace,
dave
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

yes I most certainly will be making more. Probably not too long before the next one is done. Probably 2 weeks or so.
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Do you want some "almost-impossible-to-do ideas, for custom hosts ?

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Or, maybe, something scary ?

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Sorry, just kidding ;)

Anyway, your casting skill is very good (i also remember the other one :beer:)

Just a question, how can be avoided that silver darken and oxidize, for handling ? ..... i don't know if there's a way for coat it with something transparent and resistent to handling, like anodization, but suppose not .....
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Cool host..

What happens when the silver tarnishes though?

(internally)
 
Re: FS: sterling silver 10440 host

Foxer said:
Cool host..

What happens when the silver tarnishes though?

(internally)
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HIMNL9 said:
Do you want some "almost-impossible-to-do ideas, for custom hosts ?

Just a question, how can be avoided that silver darken and oxidize, for handling ? ..... i don't know if there's a way for coat it with something transparent and resistent to handling, like anodization, but suppose not .....
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to answer both of these questions related to tarnishing. Yes this silver will tarnish. Tarnish on silver is slow though, as it's actually not oxidation. Silver tarnish is silver sulfide not silver oxide. The difference is there's much less sulfur compounds in the air that react with silver. Most of it is caused by hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere. It will be more resistant to tarnish inside the host due to less airflow. However it will over time still tarnish.

Externally the polishing cloth that will ship with the host can be used to remove any silver tarnish you can reach with it. Just normal handling of the host will keep tarnish down substantially as wherever your skin brushes against it the tarnish will wear off.

Internally the tarnish won't be much of a problem. Where the battery and threads are tarnish should be rubbed off as it forms. All the contact points should be tight enough to eliminate any electrical contacts being issues. And wherever its visible you will find it's easy to rub off with the corner of the polishing cloth.

That being said, the easiest way to reduce/eliminate tarnish would be to rhodium plate it. If someone wanted me to do this on one of my silver hosts. I would plate it for an extra $5 Although this changes the look to a darker more white gold look. (most white gold is rhodium plated as well)
 
Re: sterling silver 10440 host (probably sold now)

Looks that way. I will be making more though so watch for the next one to be listed.
 
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