Harold, specialty items.....
I knew a guy who made aluminum parts for model airplanes, and he used to get orders from all over the US. What he made was in small enough demand to have no competition from overseas, but yet he sold a bunch of them, and made a good living.
Have you considered making parts for homebrew CNC machines? Right now I wish I could find some of the blocks that are used for adjusting the ends of the linear rods... I have looked for them, and cannot find. Those are the square pieces that hold the end of a rod, and are adjustable with four set screws. I could make them, but rather like to buy in my case. A good part would be a ready-made z axis, in kit form. That is, just the main parts. Size 23 stepper mounts is another one. Not everyone has a mill around.
I have a few ideas of parts that might be sellable, not only to CNC but to other types of crafts. |