Hi folks. Over the months I've had a few people PM me about precision modding their lenses / and or doing the machine work on their baffle if they mail it to me. In general I've declined because I'm usually too busy with my hobbies (play in a couple of bands). I occasionally work on the side at a CNC machine shop with the big machines. While I'm still probably too busy to do individual mods for folks, I got to talking to the shop owner about what it would take to set up a production run. I want to gauge interest and get your input and thoughts.
Here's the general idea:
- Manufacture new baffle tubes with a fully rectangular baffle based on my thoroughly tested dimensions.
Example proof-of-concept prototype and testing
- These will be machined from high quality stock (possibly t6061) and will then be hard anodized.
- The tolerances will be as good or better than OEM parts. These mills and lathes are capable of extremely high precision. In a nutshell these will exemplify 'Made in USA' quality.
I'm thinking that 8 or more units sold at $45 each would cover the costs for the time it takes to set up a production run.
Please weigh in a let me know what you think and if you are interested in one. Suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks, John