Been watching some of the custom build shows and they keep using the term "one off" as in "one off custom." What does that mean?

 

it means only one has been made

 

Meaning that some one ( more than likely not them) made a part just for them to a certain spec that they supplied. Like my rear fender that I made could be called o ne off I guess . But that is the meaning

 

It is not "one off" it is "one of." Meaning that the part is a, as Steve has said, ..."only one part [of this type] has been made."

 

"One of" sure makes a lot more sense but it sure sounds like they're saying "one off." Anyway, thanks for the info!

 

Yeh, your both right. Seems that over the years it's turned into "one off" , but then again it too is appropriate, as in "one off the the assembly process "that is unique or that may be a prototype for future production.

 

"One Off" is the term used for manufacturing only 1 item of a particular item. This phrase was first used by Henry Ford when he was designing new car models, parts, etc. He would build a prototype model of something and if he did not like it, he toke it off the bench and shelved it. Therefore coining the term "1-Off".

Amazing what insignificant triva stcks in one's mind.


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I have a " one off item" problem is I have no idea what it is off HA H A

 

I do hope to get one off tonight! Well maybe two off. Sorry I couldn't resist.

 

one off = one of a kind.