Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 As many of you know I had a new magical pacemaker put in a week ago today. Before I left the hospital the salesman for the company that developed and made this gizmo came by to show me his salesman's sample (dummy) of the device. I just got off the phone with the company in Minnesota and they are sending me one of the dummys. Now why, you may ask yourself, would FortyRod want one of those? Simple. I want to show it off to anyone who may be considering having such an implant....well....implanted.My request now is for information. Way back in my RVN days we had a lot of things given as gifts. Many were encased in a "lucite" covering and could be worn on a chain around the neck, some were pin-backs so family could wear them, etc. Do any of you know of a place I can get that done to my pacemaker dummy. it's only about an inch long by three quarters wide and I would need a loop for something like a dog tag chain ro carry it on. Thanks in advance for any help you have. 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 .... you're right ...... ... that IS a weird request ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 You can do it at home with a clear acrylic hobby kit. I do not know of a service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 30 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: As many of you know I had a new magical pacemaker put in a week ago today. Before I left the hospital the salesman for the company that developed and made this gizmo came by to show me his salesman's sample (dummy) of the device. I just got off the phone with the company in Minnesota and they are sending me one of the dummys. Now why, you may ask yourself, would FortyRod want one of those? Simple. I want to show it off to anyone who may be considering having such an implant....well....implanted.My request now is for information. Way back in my RVN days we had a lot of things given as gifts. Many were encased in a "lucite" covering and could be worn on a chain around the neck, some were pin-backs so family could wear them, etc. Do any of you know of a place I can get that done to my pacemaker dummy. it's only about an inch long by three quarters wide and I would need a loop for something like a dog tag chain ro carry it on. Thanks in advance for any help you have. 40 Definitely a weird request. You may want to call around to places that do trophies, awards and the like and see if they can can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Any decent jewelry store should be able to install a loop on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hadn't thought of either of those. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Doublestick tape it to your chest. Then ask people if they wanna see your pacemaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Make a leather pouch for it. It would go nice with your fringe jacket. Kinda like percussion guys carry their capper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: .... you're right ...... ... that IS a weird request ...... Forty, have you been hanging around again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Doublestick tape it to your chest. Then ask people if they wanna see your pacemaker. OOOOWWWWWW! I'd rather just show them a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: Forty, have you been hanging around again? I've been avoiding a hanging for over 60 years so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: Forty, have you been hanging around again? 1 hour ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: I've been avoiding a hanging for over 60 years so far. I got distracted. I meant hanging around Alpo again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Forty, Check this out: https://www.tapplastics.com/product/mold_making_materials/casting_products/tap_clear_lite_casting_resin/75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 F.R. my first thought would be one of those vendors who sell all the office gizmos, gadets, etc. We had a gal like that in our Leads Club. I will send her an email and see if she has any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: I got distracted. I meant hanging around Alpo again. And even if I do get hanged I'll refuse to share a tree with Alpo. I'm fussy about the people I hang around with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Wonder what Hobby Lobby might have like that. I never considered doing it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 My client came back. said to look for "promotional products distributors" in your area. I also reached out to our lodge secretary... Scottish Rite encloses our initiation rings in a triangle of acrylic. This sounds like what you want to do. Our lodge secretary makes signs, and that sort of promotional stuff as well. I will post back here, if I get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Howdy, There used to be a bar where all sorts of things were covered by this plastic. I always wondered if there was a chemical to turn it liquid again and retrieve the items. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 20 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: OOOOWWWWWW! I'd rather just show them a picture. Of your chest...You might want to rethink that....It is not in as good shape as it once was, way back when...And I mean way back.... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Uh.....why have you been looking at my chest? Are you checking out my butt, too? This is getting weirder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 2:07 PM, Chantry said: Definitely a weird request. You may want to call around to places that do trophies, awards and the like and see if they can can do it. That would be my starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I don’t have anything to contribute to the original question. What amazes me is the size of the thing. They used to be comparable to a Zippo lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 local jewelry store does trophies and such. I should have it back in about a week. Went to the doctor for my first check up since the surgery. I'm 100%. I don't remember being 100% at anything in ages. Manufacturer's rep was there and he's going to try to get another dummy sample for me. I may have it encased in something for the doctoer. Gut that just moved in next door told me he worked for Medtronics (the people who made this thing)and worked on one of the first pacemakers. told me it was the size of a hockey puck or maybe a snuff can. He's dumfounded over this new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Might check with custom furnerture shops. They nio doubt make table tops with clean resins. You could probably talk them in to doing it free, just to get rid of you. ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 So show us a photo of it with something beside it to show its size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 It's almost exactly the length of a .22 long rifle cartridge and only about 5% wider, not counting the hooks at the bottom to attach it inside the heart. I'll send pictures. I found out today that the device is about $12,000.00 not including hospital fees and doctor & staff costs. Half the cars I've owned haven't cost that much. I also found out that almost all f them inserted before mine were considered test subjects and there are very few out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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