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First, I guess I should make it known that I was for several years the general manager of Performax Tools (the drum sander company and precursor to today's SuperMax Tools, not the chinese crap that carries that brand today). I am quite familiar with extrusions and manufacturing. I mention this to establish a little credibility for what comes next.
I have been thinking a lot about options to manufacture a large precision carpenters square, and have investigated some possibilities. Here were my original ideas:
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I am now thinking that I would make them 48" on the long edge from where they would be placed against the edge of your sheet good. They would be precision laser cut (tolerance of around .005" over the length) out of 1/4" T6061 aluminum or similar material. They would be available as either plain (unfinished) aluminum or anodized, depending on the general consensus. I believe I could produce the 'L' model for sale at around $150-$200, and the 3-legged model for about $50 over that.
With that said, would anyone have an interest in such a product? I could probably produce as few as 50 and attain these prices.
Please let me know your thoughts, suggestions, concerns, etc. This could well become my next business venture if people think they'd sell?
I have been thinking a lot about options to manufacture a large precision carpenters square, and have investigated some possibilities. Here were my original ideas:
[attachthumb=#]
I am now thinking that I would make them 48" on the long edge from where they would be placed against the edge of your sheet good. They would be precision laser cut (tolerance of around .005" over the length) out of 1/4" T6061 aluminum or similar material. They would be available as either plain (unfinished) aluminum or anodized, depending on the general consensus. I believe I could produce the 'L' model for sale at around $150-$200, and the 3-legged model for about $50 over that.
With that said, would anyone have an interest in such a product? I could probably produce as few as 50 and attain these prices.
Please let me know your thoughts, suggestions, concerns, etc. This could well become my next business venture if people think they'd sell?