Tap and Die (triple start threads) Group Buy - IS ON!

[MartinPens]

Paypal sent for 1 set. I hope I can make some nice pens now! What exactly do these do anyway?

Crap! I'm in! PM sent.

Martin

 

[MartinPens]

It's a great group buy and if I can't figure it out I can always sell it in the classifieds. It's all about the adventure of trying something new. And I thought I was too old for pier pressure. Lol

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[dtswebb]

Payment sent. Thank you for the opportunity to participate

Matthew

 

[aggromere]

Payment sent. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.

 

[Manny]

I just bought a whole case of pam and 2 gallons of alumilite. I am so ready!

 

[Quincy]

Payment sent via pay pal! Thank you!

 

[PTownSubbie]

Joe,

When are you closing and ordering?

I missed it if you posted it already.

Fred

http://www.luv2turn.com

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[turbowagon]

Closing and ordering this Thursday.

- Joe

 

[dozuki]

I have to start somewhere so count me in.

payment sent via paypal. i think i did it right let me know if i paid three times. shiney box no like me

 

[RichF]

Joe,

I'm in as well. Thanks for putting this together.

Rich

 

[mredburn]

I have just commited and paid for 8 sets. If you are going to want a set and cant commit financially By tommorow pm me and let me know that you want me to hold one for you. If i have enough response quickly enough I may commit to more. The will be slightly higher in cost because of increased shipping and Paypal fees on each transaction.

Mike

 

[turbowagon]

We're up to 49 tap and die sets! The buy will remain open until 10AM eastern tomorrow, so act soon if you still want to be included!

- Joe

 

[bluwolf]

Paypal sent. Thanks Joe.

Mike

 

[leestoresund]

Paypal sent one set tracking insured

Lee

 

[BigShed]

Thanks Joe, Paypal sent for 2 sets and postage/insurance.

 

[rstought]

Paypal sent for 1 set and postage/insurance.

Thanks in advance!

 

[turff49]

Well, I tried holding out and not ordering a set. We see how that worked. Paypal sent for 1 set and postage/Insurance.

I hate to be lazy but is there a tutorial for making a pen with one of these or is it a, play with it and figure it out. I guess I'm really asking about any tips and or tricks that have been learned from trial and error. I gave all my tap and dies to my brother several years ago also so I'm guessing I'll need to go buy a few things.

 

[Texatdurango]

Well, I tried holding out and not ordering a set. We see how that worked. Paypal sent for 1 set and postage/Insurance.

I hate to be lazy but is there a tutorial for making a pen with one of these or is it a, play with it and figure it out. I guess I'm really asking about any tips and or tricks that have been learned from trial and error. I gave all my tap and dies to my brother several years ago also so I'm guessing I'll need to go buy a few things.

I did this little tutorial about making a pen without a kit. It might provide some ideas and answer some questions. http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=51646

I do not wish to derail this thread so PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to this post in this thread. I put the link here because I figure a lot of folks ordering these taps and dies might be interested in seeing it. If curious about anything in the tutorial, start another thread in the Advanced pen making forum and we'll all yak it up.

 

[worknhard]

Funds sent via Paypal. Thanks Joe.

 

[1080Wayne]

Paypal sent

 

[turbowagon]

Group Buy is CLOSED!!!

Thank you for your participation and prompt payment, everyone! I will update this thread with the status of the order.

- Joe

 

[turbowagon]

The order has been placed with Tapco USA with a scheduled ship date of 3/31/2011. I will update when I find out any more info.

- Joe

 

[skiprat]

Many thanks again for doing this Joe!!!

I'd like to see a change where a trustworthy member like Joe would actually get his goods for free for running something like these group buys.
It's a lot of stressful work and I for one, would have been more than happy to pay a few extra dollars.

How about this for an 'unwritten rule':wink:
When someone does a group buy and you come to send the Paypal money, just round it up a bit. eg; $36.45 would become $40 etc:biggrin:

 

[bbarter]

i agree with skip we should all have chipped in $2-3 bucks and joe would have had his set paid for. thanks again joe

 

[Texatdurango]

Many thanks again for doing this Joe!!!

I'd like to see a change where a trustworthy member like Joe would actually get his goods for free for running something like these group buys.
It's a lot of stressful work and I for one, would have been more than happy to pay a few extra dollars.
How about this for an 'unwritten rule'
When someone does a group buy and you come to send the Paypal money, just round it up a bit. eg; $36.45 would become $40 etc:biggrin:

I think some members already do.

 

[turbowagon]

Actually, enough folks threw in a few extra bucks to cover a set for me and a vanilla latte! :biggrin:

On top of that, some of the cost factors assumed 24 participants. Since we had more than twice that, we will also raise more than $100 for the IAP. :highfive:

Thanks again, everyone!

 

[turbowagon]

I've increased the order quantity to 59 sets to accommodate 2 latecomers.

However, I was informed by Tapco that they have a 10% overship/undership policy which is supposedly the "industry standard." Which apparently means at the end of the month, they may ship (and bill me for) anywhere between 53 and 65 sets.

I hope their manufacturing tolerances are better than their ability to count to 60.

I'll keep you guys updated.

- Joe

 

[Pen&FishingCT]

I've increased the order quantity to 59 sets to accommodate 2 latecomers.

However, I was informed by Tapco that they have a 10% overship/undership policy which is supposedly the "industry standard." Which apparently means at the end of the month, they may ship (and bill me for) anywhere between 53 and 65 sets.

I hope their manufacturing tolerances are better than their ability to count to 60.

I'll keep you guys updated.

- Joe

any room for one more?:redface:

 

[turbowagon]

Depends on how many they send me! :wink:

PM on the way...

 

[mick]

Joe I was out of town at a show and didn't take my lap top so was unable to order. If they do send more than ordered I'd like to be on the list to purchase one.
Thanks, Mike

 

[asyler]

joe
if they over ship and you have unsold, i would like a set as well, thanks allen

 

[SuperDave]

Joe,

Put me on the list for any left-overs!

Dave

 

[JD Combs Sr]

I would like to join the left overs list also. Let me know how it turns out.

 

[turbowagon]

Sure thing. Anyone else that wants to get in line that hasn't contacted me yet, please post here and you will be prioritized in the order of your post.

As far as I know, our order is still on schedule to be completed by the end of the month.

- Joe

 

[turbowagon]

Current waiting list:

surfflyfish4stripers
mick
asyler
SuperDave
JD Combs Sr
Chrisk

 

[Curly]

May I be lucky 7?

Joe

If there is a 7th extra set I would like to purchase it.

Pete

 

[simomatra]

Joe if this is still open please add my name also, many thanks.

 

[turbowagon]

Current waiting list:

surfflyfish4stripers
mick
asyler
SuperDave
JD Combs Sr
Chrisk
Curly
simomatra

 

[Kaspar]

I'm in for the wait list as well. If they are on time, you should know something today, eh?

 

[turbowagon]

Yes, they are due to be shipped today... though I haven't gotten confirmation yet. If I don't hear anything by tomorrow, I will call.

- Joe


Current waiting list:

surfflyfish4stripers
mick
asyler
SuperDave
JD Combs Sr
Chrisk
Curly
simomatra
Kaspar