eharri446
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Hank, I have sent a PM to those who indicated that they wanted to be in and have not replied.
Elwin
Is the price for the M14x.8 plug tap correct?
Thanks
I have the same question, referring back to the original price listing, where it lists for the 14mm plug: 12-23 pc $55.00 each. While the recent list posted says $83.25.
I have the same question, referring back to the original price listing, where it lists for the 14mm plug: 12-23 pc $55.00 each. While the recent list posted says $83.25.
Matt, that's because the original you linked to is based on the people who said they were interested during the research phase.
The current price is based on the people who have actually filled out the spreadsheet and emailed it to Elwin (as in actually committing to the order.)
Tom,
Do you want the plug or the bottoming taps. I am assuming that you want the Bock # and #6 and the JOWO #5. I just do not know which type of tap.
Tom,
Do you want the plug or the bottoming taps. I am assuming that you want the Bock # and #6 and the JOWO #5. I just do not know which type of tap.
The current quantities for the various bottoming taps are:
M14 - 7, M13 - 6, M11 - 8, Bock #5 - 5 #6 - 6, Jowo #5 - 7 #6 - 9.
If we get to 12 of the M14, M13, & M11 then we will be at the next to the last price point.
If we get to 10 on the nib taps, then we will be at the lowest price point.
Everything else is at the next to the last price point currently, the M12 plug and die need 2 more to be order to get the lowest price point.
I know there have been some comments about canceling some of the bottoming taps due to low interest. Elwin, would you PM me before that happens. I have a couple of proposals to help the bottoming tap numbers improve. I realized that if we DON'T get bottoming taps then we will be limiting further what we can do with our "kitless" tools. For example, it was mentioned anyone wanting to turn a "demonstrator" would want the bottoming taps to make it look right.
I've withheld making comments with regard to this group buy. The last successful GB for taps/dies was Feb 2016. I think there were a couple of interests in group buys but, they fell through and certainly weren't as extensive as this GB. I predict it'll be a couple of years before another one. I'd like to encourage those who responded to the research posts, to step up to the plate now and get your order in. Similarly, to anyone contemplating going kitless, it may be a couple of years before another group buy of this size takes place. So, if you are on the fence, I would encourage you folks to order as much as you can possibly afford. I'll get off my soapbox now.
Jeff
I believe, we are moving forward with the bottoming taps regardless. It's more of motivating those to keep their word to help with pricing. You are 100% correct, this is an awesome opportunity for savings, not to mention no one else has the bottoming triple taps available. So if we don't get them here, there is no where else to go.
Thanks for the hard work