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Old 04-18-2022, 05:51 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
i like that shape. just gotta figure out how to mold that to be super small
There are some great videos on composite tooling on YouTube.
They create a 'plug' which is a life-size mockup of the housing.
From that, they create a female mold.
From which the actual part will be made.
Having a 'round' mirror allows both left and right housings to be made from the same tooling.
Anyone local, with a wood lathe could turn the plug.
Take it from there.
The skills you learn can be 'scaled' for larger composite projects.
Rick Dale, of 'Rick's Restorations' charges around $125 /hour to clients for the same kind of skills.
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