Plug tools need CNC too, or they're brutal for me to make since it's pretty much all compound turning and that kills my neck/hands. My talk with Bill at Itasca revealed their tools are very low volume (I'm not going to discuss specifics), and he's having trouble finding anyone willing to run so few at a shot. I have been thinking of how to effectively bring my tool to market, but investing in a run of points large enough to make them viable isn't in my budget right now. Amazon's fulfillment might actually work out as a saving grace rather than a necessary evil with STDs. I need to look into their large item standards for shipping/storage/long term storage, etc.
STD sales are down right now, but fall was good last year so I'm hoping that's the case this year. Even so, I'm harvesting trees to ensure my bills are paid this fall.
My dad instilled the value of good equipment in me. I figured whatever happened, I could always make money with my shop. I didn't plan on my neck crapping out and making using it so difficult. Raising my bridge crane cost me two broken toes. :oops:
