Duncan,
Theres no reason that anything can't be produced in a tiny amount but it does drive the unit price up. Its not a question of materials but man days in development. I don't mind donating my own time but Cegga is in business and I don't expect him to put a lot of work in developing something in which there is minimal interest that we are trying to produce at a budget price - its simply foolish. Don't think of "one prototype" but several attempts, each of which requires a whole process including HT etc. There is pent up demand on several forums for the hunters axe - he would be better off making these with no development needed.
People always undervalue a craftsmens time. What hourly rate do you pay your mechanic or plumber? Now multiply that by many many hours to develop a new design (and a cruiser is just that - its not a scaled down faller). Now try to recoup that - even at Ceggas low prices on just a few units.
I also want to supply a finished product (head or axe) - I'm not posting heads around the place for helving - its got to be in my control
As I always say, although I make no money on these things, I absolutely WILL protect both the maker and the buyer. If that means saying "not viable" then I will say it. I will not have yet another bankrupt craftsmen or out of pocket customer on my consicence.
Red
and a craftsman should make a fair price.
