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Thats just perfect.

Yeah, I'd dip into the coffers for some of that. Beautiful.

Great work and a nice update - I am in for a silky

Those are perfect. Any idea about when there ready for sale?

I want one:) What's the timeframe for sales.

Hi, i'm just back from the UK and havn't talked to my friend yet. But i hope to get a web site online for ordering in about 2 or 3 weeks. I want to get this going before christmas...
There will be batches of 10 pieces, cause we can do them only at night, when the machines are free. So watch out for an announcement...

The screws in the original empeg handle are self tapping. If you can't get around drilling right through the new handle when you make it, you at least don't have to tap the holes. This leaves a smaller, tidier hole on the outside of the handle. The only thing is that the end user has to be careful when inserting the screws for the first time - they will be quite tight!

Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I don't see any screws in the handle on the original faceplate? In fact it seems like putting screws there would keep the handle from moving...

Regardless I'd most likely be interested in a black one. They look awesome! Don't know if I'll be able to afford them before end of year though, so hopefully there will be more than one batch

Don't have mine in front of me, but look on the inside of the handle, I believe the handle is screwed to the spring arm?

Yep, it's screwed from the inner side, and cause the original handle is die-cast, there are no holes from outside needed.
Derek, the holes will be small at the outside, even if we cut the thread. Leaving this to the customer may end in worn out threads from the beginning, cause you need a good feeling with the material, if you cut the thread with the screws, not to use too much force on it.

And yes, there will be more batches than one, don't worry. But it'll take time.

I wonder what's the status of this project?

I'll pass on part of an answer on behalf of Thomas.

He and his g/f Tanja visited me not so long ago, and he showed me the current state of play. The big issue is the quality of finishing of the hinge holes as has been previously discussed.

Since then, Thomas has moved house and is currently waiting for a broadband connection, so I suspect you might have to be a little patient before he replies.

Rest assured though - they are going to be made.

Any NewNewFace status update?

Uh....

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I'll pass on part of an answer on behalf of Thomas.

He and his g/f Tanja visited me not so long ago, and he showed me the current state of play. The big issue is the quality of finishing of the hinge holes as has been previously discussed.

Since then, Thomas has moved house and is currently waiting for a broadband connection, so I suspect you might have to be a little patient before he replies.

Rest assured though - they are going to be made.

Too slow!

I was wondering if there was an update on the status of the newface???

Yeah, I want 2. what's up?

He's busy with:

- new g/f
- new job
- new house
- various other issues.

Don't worry - it's not forgotton - it's just on the back burner. I have seen the stuff, it's good gear, and nearly ready to go. Be patient a little longer.

Finally, a question that's not a status nag!

Is the depth of this faceplate going to be identical to the original one? I'm going to be installing the empeg in my TSX when it gets here, and I'll eventually want the new black face, but I need to know if this will be a consideration when installing (it's also going to be my first DIY install so I am maybe a little paranoid here).

Sorry guys for being away such a long time...

No, the project isn't doomed and didn't vanish in the hell of empeg-add-ons...

As Rob said, i've been very busy with work, moved to a new house, together with my girlfriend, which is a very time-consuming task for itself (ikea-visits every now and then) and i'm still waiting for a properly working DSL-line in my house. The Telekom doesn't get it into a stable state.
Reading the board and posting at my job isn't as easy than the time before, my boss can look at my screen, cause i have got a new place in the office.

The other thing why there was no update is, my friends company, where the faces are made, is totally overloaded with work, so he doesn't get access to the machines at the moment. As soon as there is a chance to make some, he will jump in.

Enough excuses...

@jpt: the NewNewFace is thicker than the original fascia, it's even a little thicker than the NewFace from Tim (303). Thats because of the handle. This way it's strong enough to allow to carry the player with it.

No more news for now. Stay tuned...

Cool.

(This thread kept showing up as having unread posts for me. This post will hopefully prevent that.)

(This thread kept showing up as having unread posts for me. This post will hopefully prevent that.)

Hmmm.... me too. Now it really will have an unread post for you to read.

tanstaafl.

We are still tuned, I guess...

Things are going on. Slowly, but still going... Please, be patient a little more...

cheers,
Thomas

thanks for the update, any news is good news.

Still no NewNewNews?

I hoped, to have some ready at the meet, but my friend didn't got the time. I'm so sorry to say please wait a (hopefully) little longer.