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Re: Other: Polyethylene
By:Reg Lake
Date: 4/6/2011, 12:39 pm
In Response To: Other: Polyethylene (Brad)

: Hello All,

: I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction
: here? I have a few designs for different types of kayaks I would
: like to get made out of polyethylene. Who do I need to talk to?
: How much will it be to make 2 to 3 of my designs? Any
: information would be great. Thanks.

You have picked one of the most expensive processes that takes huge numbers to recoup costs.
Here is a quick start. I looked up aluminum molds on Google and came up with Cole Industries. I know nothing about them.
The Janicki site you will find interesting but a kayak project may be too small for this aerospace builder.
Tim Niemier at On Water Designs does prototype thermoform patterns for small runs of a dozen boats.
You may want to track down who is doing all the inexpensive fishing kayaks and partner with them to get your project off the ground.

http://www.coleindustries.com/index.htm
http://www.janicki.com/
http://www.onwaterdesigns.com/kustom-kayaks

Where you are located is also going to be a consideration.

Best,

Reg Lake

Messages In This Thread

Other: Polyethylene
Brad -- 4/6/2011, 11:14 am
Re: Other: Polyethylene
Reg Lake -- 4/6/2011, 12:39 pm
Re: Other: Polyethylene
Robert Livingston -- 4/7/2011, 2:39 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/6/2011, 3:39 pm
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Charlie -- 4/7/2011, 11:35 pm
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Brad -- 4/7/2011, 11:41 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/8/2011, 7:53 am
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Charlie -- 4/8/2011, 5:45 pm
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Brad -- 4/8/2011, 7:56 pm
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dave g -- 4/8/2011, 9:45 pm