SOLD [eBay find] Anyone interested in making some ESD mats? - Page 1
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author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 02:44:49 am
content: So, I've put a search on eBay to notify me when new items are listed under "ESD mat". I am looking to get some mats for my up and coming workstation, preferably for cheap.This listingis for a roll of DESCO antistatic mat material- a 24 foot roll of it. Now I'm not looking for nearly that much, probably between 4 and 6 feet maximum. I was thinking perhaps, if someone was willing to put it together, we could make some DIY mats from this stuff, and maybe create a kind of "group buy" of the stuff. Now looking at theDESCO site, it seems that this stuff would be fine for a workmat- it says in the datasheet "Heat Resistance: Does not melt or burn when coming into contact with hot solder and soldering irons".I would be interested in participating in (or leading) a group buy if other people are interested and I can find a good source of the grounding snaps that will have to be added. What do you guys think- could this be a possibility? It shouldn't end up too costly, at $3 or so a foot, the only added costs would be the snaps and reshipping (highest cost).

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 04:14:16 am
content: You can put me down for 3" worth. This is interesting. I did a google search for the grounding snaps. Digi-key has them for 3.24 each, manufacturer is Desco. Go to their site and a site search doesn't find them by themselves, WTF? This sitehttp://store.unitedesd.com/ESD_mat_to_ground_cord_fasteners_p/159-as-10.htmhas a kit of 10 for $11.00 plus shipping.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 04:25:08 am
content: Thanks for the sources!!Hmm.. I'm trying to work this out. So at $3 a foot, 3 feet is $9 + $1 for the snap, $10 + shipping, probably between $10 and $15 USPS.Say $25-30 just in case, but I'm betting thats on the high side.Not bad!If 2 more people decide to get mats, I'm in for this. Even more and I'd buy both rolls!

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 04:54:16 am
content: Hey everyone! Come on down! Welcome to the price is right!

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 05:46:52 am
content: Quote from: TheBorg on January 09, 2014, 04:25:08 amHe wants 3" so that's $0.75. You're going to need a lot of customers.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 05:51:19 am
content: Quote from: Lurch on January 09, 2014, 05:46:52 amHehe yeah. Shipping is a bit less for that though!One of these just sold.... Hopefully it will last through tomorrow, I really want an ESD mat but don't want to be out much money if I do end up organizing the buy.

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 05:54:19 am
content: I would love to get 4 feet, but I am afraid shipping to Europe might be a bit hefty. How much does that stuff weigh anyhow?

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:19:21 am
content: Quote from: Dave on January 09, 2014, 05:54:19 amDatasheet says like .43 pounds/ft^2. If my quick USPS calculations were correct, it would be around $50 USD. Yikes!

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 08:55:51 am
content: I am in for five feet and probably two of the grounding assemblies.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 01:20:26 pm
content: Quote from: Lurch on January 09, 2014, 05:46:52 amSo lurch, should I add another foot and spring for a whole dollar? Boy, was that a typo. Obviously, I meant 3 feet. I guess it's a good thing I can laugh at myself!

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 01:37:30 pm
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on January 09, 2014, 01:20:26 pmMaybe just get an inch square as a sample.

author: AllanMN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 02:13:26 pm
content: I could use 3 feet of it. Looks like only one roll left. Did you buy a roll?Allan

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 02:17:55 pm
content: Quote from: AllanMN on January 09, 2014, 02:13:26 pmNope, but you're the last person I need before springing. I'm buying the last one today!Edit: bought, sourcing some ground clips. Probably the ones Woolfe mentioned...

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 05:20:46 pm
content: If you need more buyers , I could do a min. 4 ' or could double .And its from next door , MN - WS

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:27:32 pm
content: Quote from: Po6ept on January 09, 2014, 06:25:00 pmYeah, I bought a roll. I'll let you guys know when all the parts arrive and I'll cut it up and ship it out.Thanks for all the interest, guys!Actually, the whole roll is sold nowI'll try to make everyone's order work but PO6EPT is in the hot seat right now- I'll try to make it work for you but with everybody else's order it's not looking good for you now. Sorry!

author: Po6ept
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:29:04 pm
content: It's gone now. If you bought it and have any left, I'll go in for 4 feet.

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 10:18:27 pm
content: Quote from: TheBorg on January 09, 2014, 06:19:21 amYikes indeed. Yeah, I'm going to have to pass on this one.

author: wilheldp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2014, 03:46:15 am
content: PM me if you have a few feet left after the previous claimers. I'd be willing to buy a mat and ESD clip from you if you have some left over.

author: Po6ept
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2014, 06:33:11 am
content: Quote from: TheBorg on January 09, 2014, 06:27:32 pmNo worries. If it works out, keep me in mind. If not, I still appreciate you doing this for the group.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 06:26:40 am
content: Ok, should be able to order all the snaps and such tomorrow.Been reading up more on setting these up, the snaps seem easy, but are you guys good with sourcing your own grounding stuff?On my list to get is anbench ground box, like Dave's if I remember right. Just be warned that you need to get something like this to connect to a ground sourceAnd perhaps an ESD tester, but maybe something newer than thistester.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 01:57:12 pm
content: I'm good. I have an old ESD mat that I don't like that I can move the grounding parts over. Am I safe to assume you take PayPal?

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 12:51:25 am
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on January 12, 2014, 01:57:12 pmCool, I'll just assume that for the others as well. Grounding stuff doesn't seem to be too expensive...I do take PayPal, I probably should have specified that as well. I have Heatware feedback as well but not a ton yet as I've just started buying and selling stuff online. I'll post a link later if anybody wants it.But yeah, each mat will come with some grounding snaps, but no common point stuff. I leave that up to you guys, there's a few different styles out there.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2014, 02:17:17 am
content: PMs have been sent out. Thanks guys!

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 22, 2014, 02:36:19 am
content: Quote from: TheBorg on January 22, 2014, 02:17:17 amJust checked email, I haven't seen it yet. Waiting (im)patiently.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2014, 02:50:04 am
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on January 22, 2014, 02:36:19 amI just sent one, should've gotten to you. I thought I sent one before but I guess not!

author: Po6ept
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 06:31:44 am
content: TheBorg,I received mine today and am very happy with what I got. Thank you again for doing this.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 03:33:33 pm
content: TheBorg, I received mine today. It is all connected up and I am very happy with it. Many Thanks.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2014, 10:56:42 pm
content: Thanks guys, glad you are happy with it! If anyone has Heatware, I would greatly appreciate a review onmy evaluations.I would be more than happy to give you one back, I wouldn't hesitate to deal with any of you again, you were all A+ customers!Last ones should be delivered on monday, if all goes well.Thomas

author: AllanMN
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 09:58:07 pm
content: Yeap, got mine a while ago. Nice. and a big thank you to the Borg... (just be nice, cause we know where your memory module implants are...)