CPC General discussion thread (22 Viewers)

[maxim_666666]

CPC chips are lead-free and have a more clay-like texture than Polson chips, holding their shape much better over time.
But that's a matter of personal preference. You just need samples.

 

[MD Mike]

The most amazing thing about any of these chips are the white ones. White is probably the most difficult color to get clean.

My … ahem … assumption, would be a healthy percent of titanium dioxide with extremely careful conditions at the factory.

 

[PlaidDragon]

My … ahem … assumption, would be a healthy percent of titanium dioxide with extremely careful conditions at the factory.

I was guessing a large percentage of "magic".....

 

[MD Mike]

I was guessing a large percentage of "magic".....

Magic is a substantial ingredient.

 

[Tonysquander]

Factory dust removed. Oiling is going to make these bad boys pop.

 

[JMC9389]

 

[OutOfTown]

They were not melting lead or putting lead metal in these in any way. You’d have to use a very sophisticated chemical regime to convert (reduction) and separate out any lead metal from the compounds they used. Saliva doesn’t make the grade.

My guess: The lead was used in the form of lead carbonate, or white lead - a well known color pigment since ancient times. It would be wrong to assume that only metallic lead can pose a health risk, though. On the contrary: It has been known for centuries that the use of lead white, for example in cosmetics, can cause health issues. Players are much less at risk than factory workers handling lead carbonate powder, of course, but I'd rather not find out how much you have to shuffle chips until the abrasion particles become a health risk.

I used to think there was no difference between the chips either, but there actually is one — though it’s barely noticeable. I think it’s because leaded chips are mostly older and sometimes packed with all sorts of “safety features” you rarely find in modern chips. Maybe it’s just time that makes the material that way, not the lead itself.

Another guess: Lead white was replaced by baryta white (barium sulfate), which in itself could have made the chips feel different, but the process was not as easy as replacing lead carbonate with barium sulfate 1:1. In the end they had to do more adjustments. Perhaps they even took the opportunity to overhaul the formula completely, potentially replacing other ingredients to lower manufacturing costs.

 

[Cratty]

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Woah woah.. plain white boxes? No CPC labeled boxes? Ship the package back.

 

[JMC9389]

Woah woah.. plain white boxes? No CPC labeled boxes? Ship the package back.

I know. Getting real that they're leaving the Maine factory. They probably didn't order more labels when they ran out.

 

[Tonysquander]

I know. Getting real that they're leaving the Maine factory. They probably didn't order more labels when they ran out.

Yep, same for mine

 

[JMC9389]

Quick first impression: If you didn't get a Ewing mold order in, you fucked up.

Really, really nice feeling chips. I absolutely can't wait to start oiling tonight after I'm done with my notes.

 

[Rieguy]

If you didn't get a Ewing mold order in, you fucked up.

@JeepologyOffroad

 

[MD Mike]

Pictures of boxes without chip closeups should be illegal

 

[PlaidDragon]

Pictures of boxes without chip closeups should be illegal

...or worth an auto-ban!

 

[David Spragg]

Lead and cotton (and other ingredients) are totally unrelated.
Lead used to be present in several ingredients including many of the color dyes.
The manufacturers removed the lead (and other substances) from those ingredients over time. We still use the same ingredients as 35 years ago, they just don't contain any lead.

 

[MD Mike]

@David Spragg give me a little inside info. TiO2 is part of how you color white, right?

 

[Cratty]

Couple days too late for @Hornet's meetup.. but will be a fun open when I get home! (3 separate trackings, so hoping it's all sets)

Now to convince my wife to stick around the house today to sign for them...

 

[OutOfTown]

We still use the same ingredients as 35 years ago, they just don't contain any lead.

You make 35 years sound as if it was countless generations. I feel old now.

 

[Huskerchipper]

Couple days too late for @Hornet's meetup.. but will be a fun open when I get home! (3 separate trackings, so hoping it's all sets)

Now to convince my wife to stick around the house today to sign for them...

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Oh $hit, I would be paying someone to sit until they come so they give that signature Last 2 times I took vacation days!!!

 

[streetthrowback]

Hey you guys know when CPC will be taking new orders?

 

[BigGrizz]

Once they are fully set up in Washington. Whenever that happens is not for sure. May still be a couple months. Then you get put on the backlog.

 

[buzzmonkey]

We tried to visit, but nobody was home

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Oh dang. I've been MIA for a few months. If I'd have logged in I'd have offered to buy you guys a round somewhere.

 

[MD Mike]

Once they are fully set up in Washington. Whenever that happens is not for sure. May still be a couple months. Then you get put on the backlog.

Only the Lord knows when it will be and He is already in the queue at position 43 for His custom set.

 

[Coyote]

Only the Lord knows when it will be and He is already in the queue at position 43 for His custom set.

Out of humility, the Lord should be at position 2025