Hi Everybody, 😃
Just thought I would share with you something that has been on my mind ever since I got my P800. You see, I use to love my Apple Newton Messagepad stylus - lovely weight etc and was dissappointed with the P800 stylus ....soooooo... I thought I would make my own...just so happens I had an old gold ring .... and ...tada....bit of hammering..drilling ...polishing later.... we have... 😃 It is beautifully weighted..and the tip is smooth and polished (unlike the plastic version!!)
I did think about making some more, although it is time consuming...being hand made (bashed with a hammer - actually!!)
Anyway just wanted to share that with you.... have fun 😊
Vowles
THAT IS FREAKING COOL!!! I was gonna use a much harsher word but didnt think the moderators would allow it.
Anyway mate, do you think you can make like a silver stylus? I think that would look so cool with the P800 colour scheme.
Honestly if you could... I would definitely want to buy one off you, for a reasonable price.
Yeah, I'd be interested in a silver one as well! :bday:
This brightened up my day, it's terrific. Personally I would be worried about it being lost, but it's well cool. Having said that I've not lost one yet. Make a mould and cast them, I'd like one too. Gold or silver.
Mus,i think i know the word you wanted to use,it crossed my mind too 😊
And the stylus look terrific!! 😊
i would like both actually..! i would buy some off you for a descent price
WOW! It's well crafted!! You are the man! :bday:
Oh my oh my.. but I doubt I will have enough money to buy even if you are willing to sell. 😛
Looks terrific! Now what you can do is have it white gold plated! 😊 That would look silvery and all! 😊 Silver would look better definitely! 😊
I want one of these! 😮 If you are making more then i'd definetly buy one.
On the subject of modifying p800s,i reckon a more sturdy battery cover would be good.Made out of metal,brushed titanium maybe.This would stop the annoying flexing and creaking when you use the p800.
I am extremely impressed, and I have all the best toys .....
Want to profit form a couple of them? Make them, put it on E-Bay, and advertise it on the 4 big sites (this, Howardchui, my-symbian, and esato), and I bet you will really be pleased with the results. But use 18k gold -- really want to sell it well? Use 18k white gold.
I for sure would be the high bidder on one of them !!!
I would love to see some pics and maybe get you to do some more and ship'm : )
[quote="smartd"]I would love to see some pics and maybe get you to do some more and ship'm : )[/quote]
Oops. seems that pics are available somwhere, I'm just too dumb to find'm.
sorry bout that folks. keep up the creative work vowles!
[quote="smartd2"][quote="smartd"]I would love to see some pics and maybe get you to do some more and ship'm : )[/quote]
Oops. seems that pics are available somwhere, I'm just too dumb to find'm.
sorry bout that folks. keep up the creative work vowles![/quote]
You're just too dumb not to be logged in/registered :fadein: If you're not logged in or registered you can not see the pics 8)
I am having these made in Singapore, by my brother-in-law who is a goldsmith. Cast from a mould of the original stylus, in .925 sterling silver. Gold to follow if demand is high enough. Will be ready in about 3 weeks. No price as yet but won't be at all unaffordable. Please indicate any interest by emailing me. They will also be on eBay. Kudos vowles! :P
😮 😮 😮 Looks very COOL...........
I want want, either Gold or Silver, will you sell it? 😃 😃 :roll:
i want both..if for a descent price
How do you keep a metal stylus firmly on the side of the phone?
The plastic one has to flex a little to grip the hook, and effectively unlocks itself when you push it -- would have thought that a metal one would be either a loose or a very tight fit curvature?
Or do you get enough flexion from the case wall?
[quote="JulesG"]How do you keep a metal stylus firmly on the side of the phone?
The plastic one has to flex a little to grip the hook, and effectively unlocks itself when you push it -- would have thought that a metal one would be either a loose or a very tight fit curvature?
Or do you get enough flexion from the case wall?[/quote]
Very good question. I think too there would be a problem with a metal stylus - and also it would ad a bit more to the weight. But it looks really cool.
oh dear.... you need to get out more
Looks supspciouly like spray paint to me! 😊
Hi Guys,
Wow.....I didn't realise sooo many people would be interested....Me..I just like to tweak my gadgets a bit...and for me, the P800 stylus felt too light..!
To answer a number of questions....or comments that people have said... it's made out of 9ct gold, basically becuase it is a bit harder than 18ct (although would have been easier to make....!).. It's hand made (by hammer and polisher) so it has a sort of personal touch to it... takes about 2 hours...to finish.. :turn-l:
I didn't really make it to start a profit run (no doubt someone out there will produce a comercial version real soon...!) But...if people are interested, I will see how much it will cost to make a couple more?? or if a commercial version is way too expensive then I will see how much it would cost... in 9ct or 18ct gold, white gold or silver... if people are interested..
Another question was about the metal damaging the P800 stylus holder (which is plastic) and yes that was a problem. Basically, if you look at the attached picture, the stylus is hammered out to be thick at the contact end (where you want good weight) and thin at the back end, the metal forms a subtle springy feeling and then the hole that I drilled out has too be perfectly smooth and shaped exactly as SE made the original so as to avoid damage to the plastic P800 retainer clip. When you offer the stylus up to the P800 it almost fits perfectly without pressure, you then provide a little bit of pressure and it slides onto the retaining clip as the normal plastic one does, the smoothness of the hole ensures that the retaining clip is not damaged. This took some time to get right as I didn't want to damage my baby!!
Anyway guys, I'm pleased that I brought a smile to some of you, and ya never know, I might be able to make a few more for some of you.....will keep you posted...!! 😃
Cheers,
Simon. 8)
Uh humm....Hi Rafe...
Um.. it is real...I can assure you...
😃
Simon.
vowles,
if u could sell some of these u would get a lot of profit ! at the moment im looking forward to getting both actually, let us know if ure gonna sell and give us the price :angel: 😃
Can't be painted RAFE because his grooves on the edge of the stylus are 3 straight lines on my stylus there's 3 triangle like>
I know 3 girls who would pay you to make them one..
but.. YOU DA MAN
Way coooollll...... I had an idea similar to this, but with a twist. I talked to some machinist at a mold shop at my business and talked to them about making a glow in the dark on for me.. I got the idea after I dropped my stylus on the dirty floors of a dark movie theater. You have to use the light illuminating from the P800 screen in order to see the stylus. Anywho, I was told that the process wouldn't be expensive because it wouldn't require much material. Moreover, it was a very easy mold to replicate. I didn't think it was worth pursuing till I saw that pic.. I'll post results when I get one done.
Simon
If I sent you a silver ring, large thumb ring that I damaged coming off my bike (CBR600 before anyone asks if it was my push bike!) could you make me one?
It has runes (nordic/viking writing) on the surface and if the imprint of some of these could be preserved or replicated that would be even better!
I'd contact you privately to set a price.
@anixon,
Hmm..I couldn't guarantee that I would be able to keep the runes intact (as you probably read - I hammer out the metal) but if their deep enough it should be OK....
Basically, as long as the ring is big enough (need to measure around the circumference - needs to be at least 6.5cm), thick enough (7mm wide by something like 2-3mm thick) then I don't think it would be a problem....hmmm could be quite nice actually...depends on the damage it has??
Anyway, PM me and we'll set something up.....
Cheers,
Simon