Anyone interested in custom machined axle brake line tabs?

Forgive my ignorance, I'm just looking to understand.

No problem.


You have blueprints and a materials list, but you're looking for a shop to make them?
Not a lot of machine shops want to take on small projects. And sometimes the cost doesn't outweigh the gain. I’m not looking to make a huge profit, the cost just isnt there so far.
 
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For anyone who likes the overall clean, simple look and goal that brake line tabs provide, I did find something similar from All Star Performance.

https://allstarperformance.com/2pc-alum-line-clamps-3-16in-4pk-all18320/
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No problem.



Not a lot of machine shops want to take on small projects. And sometimes the cost doesn't outweigh the gain. I’m not looking to make a huge profit, the cost just isnt there so far.
That is a very real challenge for us small folk who really need machine shops. We fall right in the too small to get anyone's attention to do a job and too big for a small one man operations to do on manual set ups in their garages.
 
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Im currently enrolled in machinist classes at a local community college. I guess my thinking is that would be a good place to start looking, provided you supply the blueprints.

Projects for the students, products for you. Some schools have access to materials, though I dont know what your plans call for.

Anyhow, thought I'd mention that in case it was overlooked. Best of luck in your endeavor!
 
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That is a very real challenge for us small folk who really need machine shops. We fall right in the too small to get anyone's attention to do a job and too big for a small one man operations to do on manual set ups in their garages.
they have had no work for 3wks now i've swept every corner and even washed my robots, they keep telling me go look busy.

so today this thread came to mind, as i do need some brake line tabs on my axles
i dicked around with a length of flat bar for almost 3hrs with just a drill press, band saw and a hand tap.
i only saw the post once and had a vague recollection of what it was visually and came up with this strip of 20. i can cut them off as needed.
just chunks i can weld on, lay the line in and cap, nothin fancy.

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