BlueFin -
I may just quit making them and start buying them from you to give them to my friends!
Seriously, I think you definitely have a fair price, except I would charge a little more for the second item than $50. The more you do, the faster you'll get at drawing them, so you'll make more money later if you keep selling them. I have enough of my own work to do that I don't want to commit myself to a sales deal just yet.
Also note that the web page says that the price *starts* at $105. Don't feel bad about jacking the price on some intricate design that takes six hours to draw and ten to cut.
You might consider making a deal with a local trophy shop. They can bead blast your irons for you and also offer them for sale. If they get a few bucks from every sale, both of you are happy.
Good Luck!
- Just Gary
P.S. With even the limited time I have played a high-speed spindle, I'd say that it is a must-have if you plan to do detail work like this. Several of the guys have very good router setups that don't cost very much but provide decent horsepower and speed control. You won't break those small endmills at 20k RPM, and you'll get good finish and feed rates, too.  |