My "Buisness Card"

Not really looking for criticism here. Just showing one of my latest projects.

I am just a part timer and consider myself more of just a "hobbyist". I am not looking for huge projects or to move a lot of product. I basically work out of my car a few hours a week. The extra (albeit small) cash helps and I enjoy a good mind numbing project ;)

That being said I wanted to have my contact info at the ready to give to the folks that would have either given me or could give me some semi steady business. I am not a fan of business cards and the numerous ones that have passed through my hands usually end up on the garbage or lost on my desk (which is about as good as the garbage).

I wanted something unique (perhaps memorable), functional, and would have better odds at a longer life getting stuck to a fridge or filing cabinet then put into the garbage.

I took several of the magnets I get out of hardives and made me a small batch of these.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64582621@N08/6810128153/


They were actually a pain in the butt to put together.

Either I am seeing things, or that is an old break pad.

very creative bcoop !

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Originally Posted by GeorgeB

Either I am seeing things, or that is an old break pad.

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Hard drive mag!

lol magnetic brake pads. smfh...


Great idea bcoop. Very unique/memorable!

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Originally Posted by KZBell

Hard drive mag!

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I will take your word for it, but it sure looks like a brake pad to me.

Good idea. If he continues with it, hopefully he has a steady supply coming in.

GB, please share whatever it is you are having with the rest of the forum.

Thats pretty freakin great. And just think, if they put it in the same pocket as their cell phone.....BOOM, they'll (Eventually) call you to take the old phone!

I dig it man.

Heh, yes those magnets are really strong. I actually "installed" a pad on the back to reduce some of the magnetism. When I was toying with this idea I ran it past an older family member. The first thing they did was stick it to the fridge and I heard a big "Wham" as it stuck. Then watching them try to remove it from the fridge was entertaining yet troublesome. The foam pad helps out a lot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64582621@N08/6810591017/

Next to a quarter to give you an idea of size.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64582621@N08/6810590551/

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6...80ff70d4_b.jpg
And you thought I couldn't copy and paste it here, silly boys,,,
Really nice idea tho.

I love the thinking - very cool.

Might want a brighter color so your printing jumps out at you, you know, stand out.

Bcoop, What a brilliant idea!!!

People will never lose your business card mate!
Top One!!

Be Lucky

How was it printed, silk screen? Mike. (I guess a stamp could be made cheaply and used)


ps GeorgeB, please tear a hard drive apart so you will recognize a hard drive magnet, Mike.

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Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

GB, please share whatever it is you are having with the rest of the forum.

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I wasn't disagreeing with KZBell. Just simply stating what it looked like to me is all. Looked like a small break pad.

I love it

It was actually printed on sticky transparent waterslide decal paper. I originally wanted it to be white but most printers cannot print in white believe it or not. I tried yellow and grey but it blended in and did not look so good. I really wanted to use white vinyl lettering but the text was too small and would tear. When I said this was a pain to put together it really was. Learned a lot about how to paint metal properly during this process as well.

I really hate it when I learn new stuff. lol I wonder is a stencil would work? Mike.

very cool, but a little expensive, those magnets are worth up to $22 a lb. just gave me a great Idea , will disclose later after a little expermenting.

Factoid: best color combination for advertising notice is black on yellow, thats why yellow pages are yellow with black print, which by the way an accidental discovery when a printer ran out of white paper and used yellow to pringt the forst "official" yellow pages.

ok here goes. in the advertising business this "card would be classified as a "premium" it is a super idea, for those who buy scrap from other small scrappers or for your computer shops and suppliers !!!!!! great frickin Idea Bcoop. I'm stealin it. :)

Oh Lord, now you've done it bcoop....you've given olddude an idea...I can see him out back stuck between 50 of those magnets and his iron pile !!! Seriously, my opinion of you has gone up a few notches...have you talked to a silkscreening co. as opposed to regular printer ? Good luck, you may get rich.

Heh, steal away. I figured some of you might like the idea enough to use. That Being said it really was a pain. Some things to consider before you "dive" in.

1.Not all Hardrives magnets are the same shape and size. Some even have bends and uneven surfaces. If you find a brand that has the type if magnet you like odds are most of them will be similar. These are out of of older fujitsu's I believe.
2. Painting was a pain. I learned the hard way. Lightly sand or scuff the metal. Apply the zippy foam pad. Then use an etching primer followed by a regular primer then paint. Also there was a few times during this process my magnets got to close to each other and whack... Messed up paint job.
3. Then lastly you have the issues of getting your text on it. I talked to several people and companies. Silk screening appeared to be the best route but I only did about 12 and did not want to pay the money for that. I talked to another company about a custom stamp with some industrial grade white ink. They seemed to think that would not look good and suggest s bronze stencil.

Like I said it was a pain. I nearly gave up 3 times. It was kind of a "nifty" idea that started to turn into a nightmare.

Best of luck :)

It really is a "nifty" idea, bcoop, but really, only computer geeks and e-waste folks will "get it" anyway...kind of a waste on the avg. prospective "client". Would be great for giving to just "choice" prospects, like computer repair places. It would make a great first impression on them. Too bad they can't be sliced into like a loaf of bread so you could make 2 or 3 out of one.

A lot af hard drives does have 2 magnets in them;;

Just a thought, but could you use a rubber dip or aerosol spray to paint these? Something like:

Plasti-Dip on Ebay

This wasn't the cheapest I could find, it is just an example.