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Re:Show HN: I Designed and Built an eBike by convolvatron on Wednesday February 23, 2022 @06:29PM (#30448145)
that is _really_ high. I can get those 3 water jet cut for ~$100 at a commercial shop down the street, alot less in volume
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Re:Show HN: I Designed and Built an eBike by c22 on Wednesday February 23, 2022 @06:39PM (#30448256)
Are you including the cost of materials? (And in this case shipping)

I could cut these out on the plasma table in my garage for free, but that looks like at least 150 bucks worth of metal.

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Re:Show HN: I Designed and Built an eBike by convolvatron on Wednesday February 23, 2022 @06:47PM (#30448330)
really? steel for me is $0.80/lb, and Al is around $4
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Re:Show HN: I Designed and Built an eBike by VectorLock on Wednesday February 23, 2022 @07:35PM (#30448791)
Where?
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Re:Show HN: I Designed and Built an eBike by convolvatron on Wednesday February 23, 2022 @07:39PM (#30448828)
I haven't bought much aluminum lately, but I used to go to Alco in San Leandro (Bay Area). Steel I get from Bay Steel, which is right next to my shop. it might be up to $.90 (?)
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