AWWurPUScHURT Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The reason I ask is because I might be able to get some casted… There’s only one big problem, I don’t have anything to go off of…So does anyone have a Inch dumbbell they’d be willing to lend out? I’m located in Maryland, so I’m trying to find one in the area... Also what would you guys be willing to pay for one? And would anyone be interested? Let me know Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Moyers Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would be interested depending on the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWWurPUScHURT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 So give me a ball park of what you'd pay What do they typically go for? Also who was the last person to cast them and sell them? What was there price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The last two companies that sold them were Sorinex(owned by Richard Sorin and they still have the mould) and Ironmind. Both companies got them from the same foundry that shut down a few years ago. I believe Sorinex was selling them for $375-400 at one time. I'd be willing to spend $300-350 once my job situation clears up. Bear in mind that putting the Inch into regular production is risky business. It wasn't a hot seller when Sorinex and Ironmind sold them, it wont sell any better now. I made some Inch replicas awhile back, they weren't globed replicas but they are a bit harder than the Inch. I made 7 and I sold the last one almost a year after I made them. I also made 3 solid loadables and those sold pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 The last two companies that sold them were Sorinex(owned by Richard Sorin and they still have the mould) and Ironmind. Both companies got them from the same foundry that shut down a few years ago. I believe Sorinex was selling them for $375-400 at one time. I'd be willing to spend $300-350 once my job situation clears up. Bear in mind that putting the Inch into regular production is risky business. It wasn't a hot seller when Sorinex and Ironmind sold them, it wont sell any better now. I made some Inch replicas awhile back, they weren't globed replicas but they are a bit harder than the Inch. I made 7 and I sold the last one almost a year after I made them. I also made 3 solid loadables and those sold pretty quick. The foundry, I believe, is near Duluth, MN and a few guys approached them to make it again recently on an individual basis and the number was unsaned. Like 5 hundo something, as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Moyers Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I just looked through the archives and found that Sorinex was selling them for $286 plus shipping. If this isn't right maybe Richard will reply and let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I live at the wrong side of the pond I'd buy one if this wasn't the case. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I just looked through the archives and found that Sorinex was selling them for $286 plus shipping. If this isn't right maybe Richard will reply and let us know. Steel prices went up and it was eventually $375+ per bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grippster Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Are you kidding me? How can a blob of metal cost 400 bucks.. lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Because you pay for the pattern/mold to be made (think it's free?), then the iron workers skill and time (still not free) and finally the person making them would like a few bucks as well if that's not too much to ask. And that's without getting into the iron and material costs. Plus, as has been mentioned, if they sold like eggs the per bell costs wouldn't be so high but when it takes 12 months to sell 7... do the math. Edited February 22, 2009 by mobsterone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 As tight as money is right now for most people I don't think you would sell many at all. Why not just use a loadable DM with the same size handle dimensions? It would be cheaper for sure. Steel prices are way down right now (they are in Texas anyway). So if you're going to make them, at least make them while prices are down. Same thing with axles for DL. You can easily make a 6' axle, 2" in diameter for under $100.00 easily. Matter of fact, I'm making one this week just like I did my own 2" V-Bar. Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Are you kidding me? How can a blob of metal cost 400 bucks.. lmao Check steel prices and you would know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I wouldn't buy one. If you have a bunch of buyers and decide to do this thing (it would be great to have more inchs out there btw) you'll probably want to get a deposit from everyone before you commit yourself. When you're talking $400+ a lot of things can come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterOverMind Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'd be interested in one if they weren't too expensive. I'd say $250 would probably be my max, though I can't see you being able to sell them that cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 As tight as money is right now for most people I don'tthink you would sell many at all. Why not just use a loadable DM with the same size handle dimensions? It would be cheaper for sure. Steel prices are way down right now (they are in Texas anyway). So if you're going to make them, at least make them while prices are down. Same thing with axles for DL. You can easily make a 6' axle, 2" in diameter for under $100.00 easily. Matter of fact, I'm making one this week just like I did my own 2" V-Bar. Mighty Joe MJ: please tread carefully re the 2" V-Bar matter. PM if you wanna know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grippster Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Because you pay for the pattern/mold to be made (think it's free?), then the iron workers skill and time (still not free) and finally the person making them would like a few bucks as well if that's not too much to ask. And that's without getting into the iron and material costs. Plus, as has been mentioned, if they sold like eggs the per bell costs wouldn't be so high but when it takes 12 months to sell 7... do the math. I wasn't aware they sold so few of them. 7 in 12 months is bloody slow. But honestly the mold is a one time cost which is just a fat handle with 2 blobs on each side and really in no way complex or difficult. Are you kidding me? How can a blob of metal cost 400 bucks.. lmao Check steel prices and you would know why. I really didn't think steel was that expensive, but I'll take your word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Because you pay for the pattern/mold to be made (think it's free?), then the iron workers skill and time (still not free) and finally the person making them would like a few bucks as well if that's not too much to ask. And that's without getting into the iron and material costs. Plus, as has been mentioned, if they sold like eggs the per bell costs wouldn't be so high but when it takes 12 months to sell 7... do the math. I wasn't aware they sold so few of them. 7 in 12 months is bloody slow. But honestly the mold is a one time cost which is just a fat handle with 2 blobs on each side and really in no way complex or difficult. Are you kidding me? How can a blob of metal cost 400 bucks.. lmao Check steel prices and you would know why. I really didn't think steel was that expensive, but I'll take your word for it. First off, for perfect globes and a milled handle to an exact specification as is the case for the Inch the mold is VERY expensive. I know nothing about foundry work and I could tell you that. Secondly, steel prices are absurd right now as are most commodities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It'd be one thing to make something 'like' an Inch and something else to make a replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Ha! It would be funny if you tried to make something like an Inch and got a thicker handle. History repeating itself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 As tight as money is right now for most people I don'tthink you would sell many at all. Why not just use a loadable DM with the same size handle dimensions? It would be cheaper for sure. Steel prices are way down right now (they are in Texas anyway). So if you're going to make them, at least make them while prices are down. Same thing with axles for DL. You can easily make a 6' axle, 2" in diameter for under $100.00 easily. Matter of fact, I'm making one this week just like I did my own 2" V-Bar. Mighty Joe MJ: please tread carefully re the 2" V-Bar matter. PM if you wanna know why. I tried. Your PM's are blocked. Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ?? I'll sort that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnamazin Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Assuming these wouldn't be available until some time in the future, I'd definitely be interested in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I was sure Kim Wood had told me it was 2 3/8" but I just checked with the guys at Iron History to be sure - the 172# Original Inch DB has a 2.375" (2 3/8") handle. I would not be interested in a "Replica" that wasn't historically correct myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I was sure Kim Wood had told me it was 2 3/8" but I just checked with the guys at Iron History to be sure - the 172# Original Inch DB has a 2.375" (2 3/8") handle. I would not be interested in a "Replica" that wasn't historically correct myself. I'd buy one if it was historically correct and could count for the cert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike landrich Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I made some Inch replicas awhile back, they weren't globed replicas but they are a bit harder than the Inch. I made 7 and I sold the last one almost a year after I made them. Considering I bought 2 of them before they even were made, it puts how slowly the other 5 sold into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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