Laeger protrax spindle intrest?

[ikas]

Hello, i'm "new" on this forum been on it looking since september 2013 and before that on .net

I have the opportunity to get a hold of machining new spindles that is a replica of the Laeger protrax spindle. The spindle will most likely use 7150 aluminium and be machined in a OKUMA multus B300-W.

I live in Sweden and there is a local business that I have been in contact with about doing a run.

If there is interest there is a big opportunity that there will be a run.

I have sent them measurements and will get a price for what I could expect it to cost to produce the spindles. The price I will get is for 1,5,10,15, and 20 pairs.

[Hawaiiysr]

Me:)

[havinnoj]

I'm interested.. but would need more details before I commit.

[89Longrod]

I would also be interested in having a spare set of spindles but I will wait on some more info.

[ryanowarrior]

I would also be interested in having a spare set of spindles but I will wait on some more info.

Same here

[rk88r]

Interested

[ikas]

Happy to see theres interest! I will post some info as soon as I hear something from the supplier.

[bnau267]

Happy to see theres interest! I will post some info as soon as I hear something from the supplier.

Are you doing the 450 brakes or the 250r.  I'd buy if you go down the 450 path.

[croat1]

Are you doing the 450 brakes or the 250r.  I'd be interested if you go down the 450 path.

I am also  interested if they use 450 brakes

[troybilt]

Count me in as well, I'd might be interested in large quantities myself.

[rk88r]

Are you doing the 450 brakes or the 250r.  I'd be interested if you go down the 450 path.

Great idea on using 450 brakes.

[bnau267]

Great idea on using 450 brakes.

Plus you can use the front spindle shafts from Lonestar.

[Tbone07]

So i'm guessing Laeger is unwilling or unable to make these anymore? Or are you able to make them at a lower cost than Laeger?

[havinnoj]

So i'm guessing Laeger is unwilling or unable to make these anymore? Or are you able to make them at a lower cost than Laeger?

Last time I checked with Scott, maybe 6 months ago, they were still making these.

[croat1]

So i'm guessing Laeger is unwilling or unable to make these anymore? Or are you able to make them at a lower cost than Laeger?

I'm assuming ikas can make these cheaper.  this is a Laeger Protrax component price sheet from maybe 3 years ago (prices might be higher now???):



per Laeger: It is a lot cheaper to purchase a complete spindle ($850) instead of the individual parts, but here you go:
 

Item                                                                       Qty Per Spindle   Price   Total Unit Cost
Aluminum Body                                                            1     $425.00   $425.00
T-Pin                                                                            1   $200.00   $200.00
Thrust bearing                                                            1   $51.96   $51.96
Lower Bearing                                                            1   $16.13   $16.13
Bearing Collar                                                            1   $7.53            $7.53
Spindle Shaft                                                            1   $100.00   $100.00
Shaft Collar                                                            1   $27.50   $27.50
Dust Seal                                                                    1   $4.18    $4.18
Back Plug                                                                    1   $5.25    $5.25
LG Zerk Fitting                                                            1   $1.66            $1.66
Mono Ball Kit (Lower)                                                    1   $35.00   $35.00
Mono Ball Kit (Upper)                                                    1   $35.00   $35.00
Snap Ring                                                                    2   $1.25    $2.50
SM Zerk                                                                    2   $0.98    $1.96
Set Pin                                                                    1   $0.5 0   $0.50
Lug Assembly                                                            1        ?               ?         not sure what is considered the lug assembly
Lug Body                                                                    1   $100.00   $100.00
Brass Bushings                                                            2   $12.00   $24.00
SM Clevis                                                                    1   $100.00   $100.00
Lock Nut                                                                    1   $1.75    $1.75
SM Zerk                                                                    1   $0.50           $0.50
1/4 x 28 Lug Bolt                                                    2   $1.75    $3.50
1/4" Washers                                                            4   $0.50    $2.00
1/4" Lock Nuts                                                            2   $1.25    $2.50
7/16" Bolt                                                                    2   $25.00   $50.00
7/16" Nut                                                                    2   $1.50    $3.00
5/8" Bolt                                                                    2   $2.50    $5.00
5/8" Nut                                                                    2   $1.75           $3.50

total per spindle: $1,209.92 if purchased by individual parts