hattmall Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi, I really don't know anything about Iron, or Iron working etc. I am in the USA though and I'm trying to get Iron weights designed in custom shape. Is there some place I could go to get this done, what kind of costs would something like this incur, as to the weight of the iron and the processing. I would want around 4000 lbs of weights in 2-5 lb designs. Any help is appreciated. Mostly I'm looking for the price of Iron and the where to get it from! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We need more information. What design or shape? Include photos, drawings, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Knowing your general location helps But since I am also in the USA stop in and I may be able to fix you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 What are the weights for? Weight lifting? I used to work at a light pole manufacturing plant where base plates were cut and a round slug was typically removed from them. There were rounds of all diameters and thicknesses and a few guys (including myself) drilled center holes for barbells in some of various sizes. Of course, as mentioned, we don't have a clue as to what you need other than "weights" so what I offered could all be academic. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden H Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Window weights, trott line weights, shot put, cannon ball, chain flail wights... So many kinds of weights to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 We could probably give you a long wait without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Furrer Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 You need to locate a ductile iron foundry near you. One or two will not be cheap...10,000 will be abetter per unit price. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Intended use makes a big difference as to possible sources. Just the difference between having them cast vs cut out of steel with a plasma cutter; or as Scott mentioned finding a source of usable material in the scrap stream---*MUCH* cheaper than paying for new stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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