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Several years ago, in a computer controlled machining class, I designed my first
clone brick--in aluminum. The bricks are exactly the same size as the offical
thing, and work pretty well with each other or with “the leading brand.” Mostly
it was a fun little CNC project, but it also made a much more durable keychain
than an ABS brick. I designed a fixture to hold a couple at a time, and made
several dozen bricks, which sold quite successfully.
After being out of stock several years and not having access to a CNC mill, I
finally found a way to make more. You can get your own at
http://shop.bldesign.org/
Right now, I’m offering custom engraved logos or text on each brick, but I can’t
promise that option will be around for long, so if you would like a personalized
design, please pre-order as soon as possible!
Hope you like them!
--Bram
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
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Several years ago, in a computer controlled machining class, I designed my
first clone brick--in aluminum. The bricks are exactly the same size as the
offical thing, and work pretty well with each other or with “the leading
brand.” Mostly it was a fun little CNC project, but it also made a much more
durable keychain than an ABS brick. I designed a fixture to hold a couple at
a time, and made several dozen bricks, which sold quite successfully.
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As an owner of one of the original run, I can heartily recommend these. They’re
very cool.
--Travis
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
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Several years ago, in a computer controlled machining class, I designed my
first clone brick--in aluminum. The bricks are exactly the same size as the
offical thing, and work pretty well with each other or with “the leading
brand.” Mostly it was a fun little CNC project, but it also made a much more
durable keychain than an ABS brick. I designed a fixture to hold a couple at
a time, and made several dozen bricks, which sold quite successfully.
After being out of stock several years and not having access to a CNC mill, I
finally found a way to make more. You can get your own at
http://shop.bldesign.org/
Right now, I’m offering custom engraved logos or text on each brick, but I
can’t promise that option will be around for long, so if you would like a
personalized design, please pre-order as soon as possible!
Hope you like them!
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Like them? I love them! I bought a pair of the aluminum bricks almost as soon
as I heard about them, and as a matter of fact I was just showing them to my
four-year-old this afternoon.
To anyone who’s considering buying a few: stop thinking about it! The answer
is “YES--BUY THEM!”
They’re super-cool, and they do indeed work very well with “real” LEGO bricks.
I’ve been a clone-brand fan for over a decade, and I give these a huge
thumbs-up. Heck, even LEGO purists would find little to complain about in these
very cool elements.
I’m delighted to hear that they’re available once again!
Dave!
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
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Several years ago, in a computer controlled machining class, I designed my
first clone brick--in aluminum. The bricks are exactly the same size as the
offical thing, and work pretty well with each other or with “the leading
brand.” Mostly it was a fun little CNC project, but it also made a much more
durable keychain than an ABS brick. I designed a fixture to hold a couple at
a time, and made several dozen bricks, which sold quite successfully.
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Hope you like them!
--Bram
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They are very, very kewl and have a couple of original ones. But, Bram, can you
provide scientific evidence that they are a “much more durable keychain” than
ABS? I have one of my ABS ones that has been in my pocket for going on 6 years
now and still holding up. lol I want actual stress testing data in actual use
situations to back up such a claim.
Also I want stress testing and wear data on pocket fabrics to determine whether
they have adverse effects and cause premature failure of the pocket. .
But I will of course be buying some more from you.
Tommy Armstrong
The BrickEngraver
www.brickenraver.com
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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Tommy Armstrong wrote:
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
They are very, very kewl and have a couple of original ones. But, Bram, can
you provide scientific evidence that they are a “much more durable keychain”
than ABS? I have one of my ABS ones that has been in my pocket for going on
6 years now and still holding up.
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Really? The studs on my plastic keychains turned into rounded blobs of ABS
after a year. And the minifigs completely fall apart. Plus, ABS gets dull
with pocket wear, while aluminum gets shiny!
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Also I want stress testing and wear data on pocket fabrics to determine
whether they have adverse effects and cause premature failure of the pocket.
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Shouldn’t be any worse than your keys!
--Bram
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Right now, I’m offering custom engraved logos or text on each brick, but I
can’t promise that option will be around for long, so if you would like a
personalized design, please pre-order as soon as possible!
Hope you like them!
--Bram
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The one I have is great!
Will the next batch be done by mothers day?
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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Gary Simas wrote:
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Right now, I’m offering custom engraved logos or text on each brick, but I
can’t promise that option will be around for long, so if you would like a
personalized design, please pre-order as soon as possible!
Hope you like them!
--Bram
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The one I have is great!
Will the next batch be done by mothers day?
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Yes, they will.
--Bram
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This is your last chance to order custom engraving on my Aluminum 2x4 Bricks!
Manufacturing is almost complete, so if you want an engraved logo or text on
your keychain, please order as soon as possible!
http://shop.bldesign.org/
Please order before Thursday, April 24
--Bram
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