Door slam plate

[GREG]

As one of mine snapped yesterday and I only have one spare -- I have requested a 2 metre sample of bulb bar to make new ones from.

I don't intend to make a batch but anyone is welcome to a piece if they need to make one, as it should only take a small amount of grinding and drilling etc -- probably just use my power file and disc cutter ( I'm not a real engineer :-) )

[peterg]

A friend is going to cast up some door slam plates for me. The are not exact copies of the original. Note the radiused curve onto the base plate and the additional thickness of the plate to reduce the chances of fracturing.

Attached is a picture of the mould.

He can cast them in aluminium or brass as preferred.

If you are interested please let me know as it will reduce the unit cost.

[peterg]

I have finally received a pair of cast slam plates and will offer them up to the B post next week.

They are cast in zinc rather than alluminium as he can use his own foundry to cast them.

Attached is a photo. I think you will agree that the new castings will be substantially stronger than the original Bristol plate (on the left).

[peterg]

Having fitted them I can say that they fit very well although the screw holes needed a little easing to fit the fourth screw. As said they are substantially stronger than the original and made of cast zinc rather than welded alluminium.

As a result I have two spare. If anyone is interested they are available at £60 the pair plus postage. When I get the time I will photograph them and place them in the sales forum.

If any more are required I can get them cast, but they will have a slightly larger base as my plates are at the limit of their adjustment.

Peter

[peterg]

I have sold the two spares but if there is enough interest I can get a further batch of four cast

[peterg]

I'm getting a few more cast @ £35 plus postage. If anyone is interested please pm me

[peterg]

I've had an enquiry for two of these plates. To make it worthwhile firing up his foundary my engineer really needs to produce a batch of at least four.

Before I ask him about costs is anyone else looking for these plates?