WTB: Hip replacement joint

One of these things. I know, i know. But i figured this is a very diverse group and i don't really know of a forum for discount durable medical equipment resellers.

And yes, i'm serious. Shipping to 46237.

Swank Force One wrote: And yes, i'm serious. Shipping to 46237.

ok... your serious... do you need a hip?

Please tell me this is for a vehicle project and not a DIY hip replacement. Because that would totally void the warranty.

Maybe try a crematorium for a used one?

That would make a wicked shift knob

Keith Tanner wrote: Maybe try a crematorium for a used one?

Great idea, thanks!

bgkast wrote: That would make a wicked shift knob

Dammit. I should have known you lot would have caught on quickly.

berkeley you, Bob.

When I have my knee replaced, I can ask for the old parts back and you can use that.

I remember a bit of a fracas about 15 years ago when they started popping up on ebay. IIRC the manufacturers were trying to arrest folks selling them stating until they were installed they were the property of the manufacturer or other such crap.

My pop found a case of hip replacement samples in a rental unit he was cleaning out and wanted to sell them but decided against it. I wonder what became of them?

Zomby Woof wrote: When I have my knee replaced, I can ask for the old parts back and you can use that.

That would be berkeleying RAD.

Ditchdigger wrote: I remember a bit of a fracas about 15 years ago when they started popping up on ebay. IIRC the manufacturers were trying to arrest folks selling them stating until they were installed they were the property of the manufacturer or other such crap. My pop found a case of hip replacement samples in a rental unit he was cleaning out and wanted to sell them but decided against it. I wonder what became of them?

Please please PLEASE find out for me?

A diy hip replacement woulg be soooo grassroots, especially if you built your own parts

Zomby Woof wrote: When I have my knee replaced, I can ask for the old parts back and you can use that.

I don't think it works like that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Lot-of-Hip-Replacement-Tools-Orthopedic-Surgeon-/261478515574

Sell 18 of them, keep one for yourself.

Swank Force One wrote:

bgkast wrote: That would make a wicked shift knob

Dammit. I should have known you lot would have caught on quickly.

Ben, if you find a reliable source, I want in on this. I wouldn't poach if we were in the same state.

Thanks Keith! I'm going to lowball an offer on that. There's nobody even watching that auction.

Tom, i got you.

If you decide to do a DIY hip replacement make sure you do a build thread.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: If you decide to do a DIY hip replacement make sure you do a build thread.

Will do. Hopefully i'm not too rusty and it ends up looking like the Escort.

Step 1: Gut and remove everything with sawall

Swank Force One wrote: Step 1: Gut and remove everything with sawall

Ehhh... I think there should be a step before that that includes a modicum of booze and at least a local.

Brett_Murphy wrote:

Swank Force One wrote: Step 1: Gut and remove everything with sawall

Ehhh... I think there should be a step before that that includes a modicum of booze and at least a local.

In my experience with builds, that step comes about 30 minutes in when you get frustrated and/or lose motivation.

Going back 20+ years ago I balanced 4 high speed Lathes that machined the ball on the of the joint. Two were for roughing out the casting the other two were for final finish machining. Company was in Sturbridge mass, but name is lost in my memory now...

One of our local crematoriums used to dump them in the river where we swam when we were kids.

Derick Freese wrote: One of our local crematoriums used to dump them in the river where we swam when we were kids.

Swank Force One wrote: Thanks Keith! I'm going to lowball an offer on that. There's nobody even watching that auction. Tom, i got you.

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