44mm A-mold - 1" re-label possible? (1 Viewer)

[Phantom]

As the 44mm A-mold is 7/8" inlay only from CPC, would there be anything stopping someone from ordering a 44mm blank and having @Gear mill a 1" or larger circle for a label? Does anyone know the diameter of the inner circle of the 44mm?

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

The inner circle diameter looks like it is 1"

I am VERY interested to see if this is doable because, in my humble opinion, the 7/8" label is way too small.

 

[Phantom]

Thanks @Seeking Alpha Social Club . Now that is interesting. The 39mm A-mold has a 1" center circle as well, soooo, I wonder why the 44mm can't also take a 1"inlay.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Thanks @Seeking Alpha Social Club . Now that is interesting. The 39mm A-mold has a 1" center circle as well, soooo, I wonder why the 44mm can't also take a 1"inlay.

You're welcome. I have always wondered that too. I thought Mr. Spragg, or somebody else, answered that quedtiin somewhere, but I couldn't locate the answer. I'll let you know if I find it.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Found it. It looks like it is a master die

 

[LinkyBabe]

Is this it?

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/44mm-amold-update-44mm-scroll.11215/

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Found it. It looks like it is a master die cup issue--excess breakage with trying to use a 1" label. I'm not sure if this makes it unfeasible to use a 1" label just during production, or if breakage would also be a problem if @Gear milled them.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/44mm-amold-update-44mm-scroll.11215/

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Is this it?

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/44mm-amold-update-44mm-scroll.11215/

YES!! Great minds think alike...and almost at the same time(y) :thumbsup:

 

[LinkyBabe]

Whoops sorry... should've refreshed the page first.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Whoops sorry... should've refreshed the page first.

No apology needed. You were a few seconds faster than me(y) :thumbsup: Slowing down in my old age

 

[Phantom]

Thanks guys. So that is why they can't produce them with a 1" inlay, but the extra thickness might allow @Gear to mill for a 1" label.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Thanks guys. So that is why they can't produce them with a 1" inlay, but the extra thickness might allow @Gear to mill for a 1" label.

I hope so. And I can attest, 1 barrel is nearly 1 chip thicker than a Paulson barrel of chips. The good...this might help with milling. The bad...it is impossible to find racks for them. I had to have custom racks made. Small price to pay though for 44mm CPCs. All my poker peeps rave about them more than my Paulsons and TRKs!!

Good luck!!

 

[Phantom]

I hope so. And I can attest, 1 barrel is nearly 1 chip thicker than a Paulson barrel of chips. The good...this might help with milling. The bad...it is impossible to find racks for them. I had to have custom racks made. Small price to pay though for 44mm CPCs. All my poker peeps rave about them more than my Paulsons and TRKs!!

Good luck!!

Awesome work mate they certainly look the goods. Perhaps some more pics here while we wait

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Thanks!!

44mm CPC pron while we await Gear's response...

 

[Phantom]

That is brilliant(y) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsup:

The colour-coding is awesome and actually makes the inlay appear bigger.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Thanks!!

I initially had a tough time having to settle for the small inlay, but was VERY pleased with the end result.

 

[BGinGA]

I'd guess the biggest hurdle for @Gear will be the jig to hold a 44mm diameter chip for cnc milling. The rest should pretty much be business as usual.

 

[Phantom]

I'd guess the biggest hurdle for @Gear will be the jig to hold a 44mm diameter chip for cnc milling. The rest should pretty much be business as usual.

Good point BG. Looks like he has some work to do . BTW, just got the word - 44mm A-mold probably not back in until next year.

 

[Gear]

Hi folks, sorry for not responding sooner in the thread.

Yes, as far as I can tell there's no reason why 44 mm A-mold blanks couldn't be milled. BGinGA is right, I'll need to make another jig, but that's not a big problem.

 

[Payback]

Hi folks, sorry for not responding sooner in the thread.

Yes, as far as I can tell there's no reason why 44 mm A-mold blanks couldn't be milled. BGinGA is right, I'll need to make another jig, but that's not a big problem.

My wallet was hoping you were going to say this wasn't possible. I've wanted to order 44mm customs for years but can never pull the trigger as I hate (!) the 7/8" inlays. Too small imo for the chip. What would the cost for this?

 

[Phantom]

Thanks @Gear , sounds promising

 

[Gear]

My wallet was hoping you were going to say this wasn't possible. I've wanted to order 44mm customs for years but can never pull the trigger as I hate (!) the 7/8" inlays. Too small imo for the chip. What would the cost for this?

Cost would be 1.25 USD per chip, which includes laminated labels.

 

[Grimalkin]

Sorry to resurrect this from the dead, but @Gear did anyone ever end up doing this? And was it a success? Any pics?

I love the 44mm A mold but the 7/8” label is a no go for me.