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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject: Dog Log Retrieval and Bagging System |
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Started a limited production run of my "Dog Log Retrieval and Bagging System" aka DLRBS, for those hooked on acronyms..I've gone though about $1000 of plastic and parts to get to this point, and so many design molds and prototypes I don't want to think about. That doesn't include the design and cost of the vacuum formers... I feel if I fail, I might as well do it in as big way as I can, and this is big for me..
Just finished disassembling 4 dozen of what I thought were sellable units, after discovering cracks in the plastic on some... I was using .125 abs and found I needed to move up to .187, that extra 1/6" seems to be enough to stop the cracking...
I copyrighted half a dozen designs [like that'll help : ) ]
This is a pic of the last reject unit before I take it apart..
This was designed for people who can't bend over to pick those dog logs. Also there is no clean up of the unit....I forgot show a pic of the scoop/shovel with the corner cut from another shopping bag and held on with a twist tie... I figure a straight handled one will make storage easer in an RV, plus the no clean up advantage.
It's rather funny how this got started... I was out with my dog, naturally she took a shit. I slipped a plastic bag on my hand to pick it up, believe me, you want that warm feeling your dog can give you, in your heart, not your hand. Anyway, she started laughing and rolling on the ground, when she got control of herself, she told me how embarrassed she was to actually be with a human who would pickup warm dog shit with their hand.... I had to agree with her..
I've got a great dog, Rhodesian Ridgeback. The other day she accused me of cheating at poker. I told her "I can't help it if you wag your tail every time you get a good hand." All in all, she's given me some pretty good advice... I told her my ex-wife was being really good to me latley...She said " I remember her, she was mean enough to scare a pit bull off a meat wagon and any way, that's what usually happens before that last ride to the vet." Enough about my dog. _________________ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you,
it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun...The Dalai Lama..Seattle 2001
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great...good luck!
And very interesting read, my best to your dog.
Mark |
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Interesting concept for the pooper scooper. Of all the different "systems" I've seen yours looks the best. I especially like that it uses standard grocery bags.
Also, hilarious read about your dog. I was around a pair of Rhodesian Ridge Backs for a few years and they're great dogs. Good luck with the project and thanks for posting! _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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befu
Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Location: NE Indiana
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Your dog has wonderful insight!
Thinking about the cracking issues on your product, did you ever consider using a cast urethane part? I have used some of the TASK series urethanes from smooth-on and they are very tough.
Your product looks great, hope it takes off for you.
Brian |
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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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Brian, urethanes are fine, but production is slow. I'm rebuilding my 24"x24" oven, but even using my smaller 12"x12" I can pull 8-10 an hour.. I only sell 15-20 a week, usually on the weekends... ABS is the best choice for it.
The cracking on the flanges was a case of my under estimating the thinning caused by the stretch. Should have done a little more testing before deciding on what thickness to use..
Most people love my dog....Behind my back, I think she may be telling them that I'm a couple dog biscuits short of a full box... _________________ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you,
it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun...The Dalai Lama..Seattle 2001 |
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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You could just staple her backside up, and not have to be "second hand" anymore. _________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!! |
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Fredo Master
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 251 Location: Kingdom of Nye Area 51
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Good one Tony.... I read your post to her. The truth be known, having no formal education, she never learned to read... She got a good, scratch your side laugh out of it... When she finished laughing all she said was, "Tell him ... FEAR... is not my dog either" Then she started giggling again.... go figure? ........Fredo _________________ If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you,
it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun...The Dalai Lama..Seattle 2001 |
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Stomper Master
Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 473 Location: Woodburn, Oregon USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, well when I'm driving (which is a LOT) Dog is my co-pilot.
BTW- Tell her not to order the schnitzel, they're using schnauser! _________________ Tony Krewson
FEAR... is not my god!! |
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