RFQ Question (sort of)

[scratch_6057]

I hope this is not TOO far out of line for this section.


I’ve kind of wandered in here from some of the DIY sections looking for
advice. I wanted to get some slide rail support blocks cut, drilled and
tapped. 2.5” x ¾ ‘ HDPE (I supply Material) blocks 2.5” Sq, ¾ hole
in center of face, ¼’ hole (¼” inboard from each edge) in each corner of face,
3/16” hole drilled & tapped in center of each edge, perpendicular to the
¾” hole in the face and sharing the same center axis lines (adjustment screws).

Quantity 12 ~ 15 (need 12, be good to have a couple of spares)

A local guy with a machine shop wanted over $100.00 USD

Is this price about on target or out of line?
I'm located in the NorthMetro section of Atlanta, Georgia (USA)


Thanks for the help.

[MrMold]

This price is well within reason. Be happy you found someone who would do your $100 job. Really, this guy has an investment in machinery, tooling and rent then has to pay either someone or himself to do it. He's really doing you a favor. No one is going to get rich or even make a living doing a dozen $10 parts for a one time customer.

[bobborck]

I'll second all of what MrMold said!

[scratch_6057]

Thanks Guys

I understand what you are saying about getting rich etc.

As a Freelance Computer Consultant I have lost count of
the number of times I've lost (or came REAL Close,figuring
in time that could be spent working on better paying projects)
money trying to make / keep a client happy.

It's just never having had any of this type work done,
I diden't know if this guy was being 'on the level"