SpikeDerailed

iTrader: (7)

That would be awesome, but that assumes he still has access to the tools to machine the parts with.

jjwalker

I doubt it.

I would assume that if he did, he could work his day job and just machine parts as they where ordered with minimal up front cost.

I imagine he was having a machine shop do it based on his plans and had to do stuff in large batches to keep costs down, which is a large up front cost and sitting on inventory hoping someone buys something.

TonyD89

iTrader: (10)

Something like that I'm sure. If one doesn't have to pay someone else for the machining, the cost goes way down. But, one has to have access/own and know how to use a CNC machine.

One would also be surprised at material costs. High quality Aluminum tooling plate or strip stock ain't cheap. How thick were his? One inch?

I could totally make this thing but even I don't think I would do for $150 a piece, not anodized.

Molotovman

iTrader: (49)

I have a brand new S5-S6 manifold adapter I bought in 2013, it's so nice I'm just going to hold onto it. If I would've known he was going to close up I would have bought a shitload of stuff to price gouge everytime this discussion comes up!