Scanning and 3D printing impossible to find vintage parts

[Kingswan]

If you can get the 3D file, then it would be better getting a mould made and making them from silicon or outsource the printing to someone with a better printer capable of doing rubber. Protolabs maybe?

 

[SuperSid]

If you can get the 3D file, then it would be better getting a mould made and making them from silicon or outsource the printing to someone with a better printer capable of doing rubber. Protolabs maybe?

Yeah that would work, looks like that's what they have tried to make the ones available on their website. Silicone resin can be pricey though, I don't want to spend too much.
https://shimanoax.com/product/repro-600ax-dura-ace-ax-brake-lever-hoods-black/

 

[Gerwald]

If you have Facebook, join the AX enthusiasts group. Some people over there are working on similar ideas. https://m.facebook.com/groups/844602449446601

The owner of Shimanoax.com is a very active user there, he might be willing to share the 3D file.

 

[SuperSid]

If you have Facebook, join the AX enthusiasts group. Some people over there are working on similar ideas. https://m.facebook.com/groups/844602449446601

The owner of Shimanoax.com is a very active user there, he might be willing to share the 3D file.

Thanks, I'm requested to become a member

I'm looking for some clamp on downtube shifters (Dura Ace AX) might find some there.

 

[jim haseltine]

Worse is when you find parts and they won't ship to a UK address because BrExit. Like Audi Tradition.