I want to try a metal grind plate and see how well that works. I just sent you an email asking about your grind plates and well you'll see it. haha

Metal is going to be heavy, and will tear up any painted rail (if you care). Plastic is definitely your better bet, but you'll need to make the mold from scratch.

That's awesome! I hope to hear progress on it in the future.

I have looked around for a true replacement for the original material, but most of the nylon I have found needs to be injection molded at high temperature. Using nylon is prohibitively expensive for the most part. If I had access to a pressure chamber and an industrial centrifuge I could use some more advanced materials, but I doubt that's gonna happen any time soon. At this point we're trying out different semi-rigid urethane resins. The plates we've made are lighter than nylon, slightly more flexible and about the same durability.

Any update on this project, man?

it also might be good to find someone who would know the exact plastic that makes bbks and curb busters, because they are slightly different.

Cool as fuck.

What shape plates are yours modeled on?

i want some octanes

So this project is still under way, but I've run out of discretionary money for the time being. A little more info for you guys though: So far I have only molded the right side plate of a pair of UHFs, but I have new examples of every plate besides octanes in US 11/12. I also have BBK and UHF plates in most sizes, some new, some slightly used including new size 13/14 BBKs. Sadly materials are expensive and the molding process can take time to perfect. Hopefully sometime later this year I can get things moving again. I'll keep everyone updated.

Might want to look into buying in bulk, a word of advice: getting a business license does wonders for your wallet

Are you still working on this? I'd be willing to contribute financially in exchange for some of the finished product.

Yeah man, I'm looking at moving forward on this in the next couple of months. If I start hitting my stride with it I'd be happy to send out prototypes for you guys to grind on.

Hey Revengasaur, mind If I see some of your prototype plates? I'll be willing to test the plates if you're willing to send some over to me.

Here's my Email if you're interested: mcminer2011@Gmail.com

p.s. you kinda have to capitalize the G In Gmail otherwise it won't work.

Is it possible to perhaps 3d print plates?

That's an interesting design, mind showing us?

I see. Well be sure not to forget anything on your way back. And I wish you a safe trip back.

I'd be willing to check out the places around here that do 3d printing services and plastic molding for small batch items. would probably cheaper and easier the 3d way. Scan and print while allowing for changes to be made on the fly. Or even something fully customizable.

Mcgrinder. I could use your help for this, I only have size US 9-10 plates in BBK and orginal. If you have a larger sized plate we could use that to get the proportions and make copies.

That's where I have a problem. I have not owned a working computer in years... just a phone.

Also why I'm hoping I could get to meet with Mcgrinder to help out with the email files between us soapers and for long term safe storage of the production model files.

But I figure with how many people are active here, if everyone could help pitch in by selling/donating plates for a while We could do a group by kinda thing. Make a list of who wants what and how many then every one stocks up.

The more plates the better as individual prices might cost less amd possible custom colors. But that's later on after talking to the companies around here to discuss any legal things if the patents are still valid and if this would be cost effective.

just have to start getting the ball rolling.

Hey SlowBro. Just letting you know that I do have larger plates that I could send your way. But I hope that they aren't destroyed later on. I'll check my schedule and check with my Great aunt/Uncle then let you know when I can do so.

Good luck slow :D

Good luck on this Slowbro. Also, I still have those plates if you want them. I'll be headed to the Malco theater on Joyce st. Saturday. If you meet me there at say 12:30 I'll be there around 12:40. Just look for a Green Subaru outback.

Wish I was free this weekend. Have to go to Fort smith and sign some papers so I can finally be done with this 6 year stint in the guard.

So good news. They are willing to make copies (they didn't seem to care about any legal stuff after I explained the story about the company) just have to figure out a number of what we want before they will give a price.

And in even more awesome news found a set of septems in my size and they have the slowbro plates, so another option their for copies.

So really... Who is seriously interested in this? If only a few people then its going to be expesive for small numbers. Like $50 per scan so $100 just for a set of "master" L R plates then the cost would drop as more are made in a batch.

Also could use help with maybe acquiring octane's so others could try them.

Nice slow :) Hope you get those septums ;)

Would be cool to do them, but I'll be lucky to get these slow bro plates. If I end up winning the septums...

Which makes me think. BBK or Slowbro? So far it's going to be a couple hundred just for one set of plate designs and a few initial printed plates to figure out what hardness of plastic would work best.

Go for the BBKs. Slobros aren't what you would hope honestly.

i really like the slobros to be honest

ahh ok yeah true that

It's not that they don't lock on out of the box, they do, just not as well as you'd hope. They kinda have a "Default UFO" thing going on that I don't prefer. Pretty much all the plates preform more or less exactly the same once you get a proper groove going.

Dude you should make the plates quick release!

Nice :) I'm down for a pair :D

I sadly cant buy any :(

i want some but i need size 12

Hope that worked. Or just look for Me as justalilislow.

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Maybe this time?

Those look clean.

love the set u got

mmm those white cleans

Nice :)

Well everything has been covered in snow for a while. So I have been out and about playing in the car rather that soaping. Still waiting to get a chance to use the new slowbros. will be in vegas in 2 weeks looking for a new house so I'll find lots of rails while out on the town at night.

Driving is my main thing. I tend to spend nearly every last minute and dime I get striving to be faster. Tricked the girlfriend into thinking vegas would be a good place to live, I just wanted to be closer to a track.

Lol wanted to say that Grug!

just replied to your email.