Zirconia bars...want one?

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 9 Nov 2006 12:25 pm

What happened to this prospect?

Last I heard from Rick Aiello, cost was to be around 50.00 (for a shorter bar)

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mike nolan · Post by **mike nolan** » 9 Nov 2006 1:21 pm

I am in for a 3 3/8" 15/16" bar....

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 9 Nov 2006 1:24 pm

Is this not an alloy, turned down on a lathe?

Zirconium oxide is an extremely hard ceramic material with excellent lubricity ...

It is commonly used as the articulating surface in total hip replacement surgery, as well as many other industrial and medical uses.

After firing ... it is so hard in fact, that only minimal machining can be done ...

Most of the shaping, etc ... must be done prior to firing.

Hence the expense ...

Last I heard from Rick Aiello, cost was to be around 50.00 (for a shorter bar)

That price was for a minimum of 100 units @ 2.75" x 0.75" (JB size) ... with a thumb indent.

I spent quite a bit of time with the engineers at Superior Ceramics ... describing what these were and how they are used.

I was pretty excited about the quote too ... till I ran the cost by the Mrs. ...

Familiar with the pidgin term ... "Stink Eye" ...

Anyway ... I want one, if y'all make smaller bars down the road.

Mass is a non-issue for me, personally ...

I spend the majority of my playin' time using a 70 gram "flat" Hawaiian bar from the 1930's.

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[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 09 November 2006 at 01:54 PM.]

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 9 Nov 2006 1:34 pm

I asked for a pair before, but in 0.875" diameter. I do not care for one in 0.938" but please include me if you intend to make 0.875s.
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Al Vescovo · Post by **Al Vescovo** » 9 Nov 2006 2:55 pm

I'll take two!!

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 9 Nov 2006 6:03 pm

I WANT 2 OF THE BARS. SIZE 7/8.

Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Lee Newberry on 09 November 2006 at 06:11 PM.]

Stephan Miller · Post by **Stephan Miller** » 10 Nov 2006 5:53 pm

If there were a run of smaller bars, in the range of 2 3/4" to 3" in length, and 3/4" or 7/8" in diameter, I'd be interested.

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 11 Nov 2006 4:35 am

Can I still get one delivered by Brooke Burke in a helium balloon, wrapped in lace?

Bill Myers · Post by **Bill Myers** » 11 Nov 2006 4:43 am

15/16 x 3 3/8ths for me....

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 11 Nov 2006 5:15 am

15/16ths x 3&3/8th's but I will not commit to something without knowing the price. I sold my 7/8's Zirc to Jerry Roller because the 15/16's BJS felt better to me, if it would have been 15/16th's I would not have sold it. I like both bars equally.

Geo

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 13 Nov 2006 5:53 am

George, My Jerry has been using the bar you sold Roller. HE LOVES IT!!!!!!!!! We are looking forward to buying 2 of them.

Donna

George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 13 Nov 2006 7:43 am

They are indeed a really great bar. I'm still watching for the price of the 15/16th's x 3 & 3/8th's. I will buy one if the the price is right.

Geo

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 13 Nov 2006 8:02 am

So am I George, so am I. Step #1 is material qualifications...last week Leo said 3 to 4 weeks for that...you know what happens to schedules!

My role in this has no $ involved...I am just bringing the customer to the maker, and translating PSG jargon to manufacturing info.[This message was edited by ed packard on 13 November 2006 at 09:14 AM.]

Greg Simmons · Post by **Greg Simmons** » 15 Nov 2006 5:27 pm

...a lil' bump and another request for a 15/16" x 3 3/8"

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John Neff · Post by **John Neff** » 15 Nov 2006 8:34 pm

I'll take one. 15/16" X 3-3/8"

Marty Nemanick · Post by **Marty Nemanick** » 18 Nov 2006 10:43 am

Count me in on a 15/16 X 3 3/8.
Thanks, Marty

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 21 Nov 2006 10:09 am

Just a post to let all interested know that things seem to be proceeding at the usual snails pace.

Those that E mailed me direct have had their E mail forwarded to Leo.

Those that have posted here have had their names, bar dimensions, E mail address, etc. put on a spreadsheet and sent to Leo.

This "thing" has started, now with luck, I can get out of the loop and get back to things like the BEAST, the PST hardware mods, and the latest = SONIC PALETTE.

Steve Epstein · Post by **Steve Epstein** » 22 Nov 2006 5:42 pm

I'm in. 3 3/4 length please.

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 23 Nov 2006 8:51 am

I would like one 15/16" x 3 3/8" ..
Thanks

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 23 Nov 2006 9:13 am

15/16 x 3 1/2 would work for me on a 12 string, but I could get by with a 3 3/8 depending on price ...Jim

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 12 Dec 2006 1:26 pm

So, what's the latest on these?

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ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 12 Dec 2006 1:37 pm

I am told .... 100 pcs by end of Jan...15/16" dia 3+3/8 to 3+3/4" in 1/8" steps. Mail in $ target is US$150.00.

The above to be confirmed on this thread when "for sure".[This message was edited by ed packard on 12 December 2006 at 02:48 PM.]

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 12 Dec 2006 2:43 pm

I think you mean 3 3/8 to 3 3/4 ???

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Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 12 Dec 2006 2:44 pm

Ed, did you really mean 2+3/8 to 2+3/4??? Kinda short, don't 'cha think??

ed packard · Post by **ed packard** » 12 Dec 2006 2:50 pm

Dang...can't cheat you folks out of an inch!!! Thanks.