Hi all,

We have an estimate but to keep it in the $5.75 per piece range it
seems we're not going to get an equilateral triangle, the material is
on the thin side, the NEDRA lettering and logo will be flush and in
black (not engraved and silver) and we probably won't get it in time
for the Wayland Invitational.

I understand Chuck's challenge in finding the material and an
equilateral triangle already pre-cut.

The NEDRA rules just suggest a red triangle be used. It doesn't
necessarily have to be equal all around. I would just prefer it that
way so the logo fits in the space nicer without being too small.

Reading Chuck's note it looks like we can get what we want but it
will be more expensive. To get the $5.75 per piece version we won't
be getting what we would want as far as something nice people would buy.


Chip

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> Chip,
>
> I looked around and have a price for you. I had a couple of
> difficulties based on the particular shape that you requested.
> Many places sell stock tags, similar to what you are asking for,
> but I could not find a place that sold equilateral triangles. The
> closest I could get was a triangle with two sides measuring 1 7/8"
> and a base of 1". Will that work for you? The problem is that
> making these pieces from scratch will require milling them which
> will add to the overall cost significantly-- I think it will make
> them too expensive.
>
> Also, I have been having trouble tracking down anodized sheet. If
> the sheet is already pre-colored, you can then cut it, drill it,
> and engrave it, exposing the underlying metal, without any further
> finishing. If you start with uncolored aluminum sheet, you have to
> do all the machining, then anodize it, then engrave it after-- it
> adds an additional step.
>
> So, after all my research, this is the best I can offer:
>
> A batch of 125 pcs. at $5.75 each. That includes 1 1 1/8" diameter
> split ring already attached and each piece individually bagged and
> ready to sell. The fob will be red with your logo and NEDRA
> lettering flush and in black. The fob will be .050" thick-- just
> under 1/16".
>
> Let me know how that sounds to you. I probably would not be able
> to get these to you by your event on the 24th-- it is just too soon
> and this will require about three weeks. I will see what I can do
> to speed things up but I think by the time you place an order and I
> could get the ball rolling we would only be looking at about 10-12
> days until the 24th.
>
> Anyway, I hope that works out-- particularly the size and shape.
> Let me know. If it does not I can look into it some more.
>
> Chuck
> Down to the Wire Designs
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Chip Gribben <futurev@...>
>> Sent: 07/07/09 - 21:34
>> To: Chip Gribben <futurev@...>
>> Subject: RE: Re: NEDRA Red Aluminum Anodized Key Fobs
>>
>> Hi Chuck,
>>
>> Thanks for explaining the process. I think having the silver show
>> will help set it off more then if we have it cut through. So lets go
>> with that.
>>
>> Jay had suggested a 1 1/2 inch equalateral triangle. That may be a
>> bit small so I would say anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 inches per side
>> would work.
>>
>> I will leave that up to your best judgement.
>>
>> Here is a jpg and pdf of the file.
>>
>> And also sent you a color version of what our logo looks like in real
>> life to give you an idea.
>>
>> Thanks and looking forward to your estimate.
>>
>> Chip Gribben
>> 301-490-0657
>> NEDRA
>> http://www.nedra.com
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