Well, then do it yourself. Keep a record of the time you spend,
multiply that by at least $50 per hour (that's what it costs, if not
more, as a full burdern rate for a company that makes specialty
items)and add in the parts.
See if the prices sound all that bad.

(I think the car dealers charge $75 to $125 per hour these days.)

Pete Stanaitis
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ED wrote:


I'm in the market for some new light fixtures and while shopping
around I was floored by the asking price for these objects de art.
It..really doesn't look all that hard to diy. Arts/crafts,
blacksmithed kind things is what I have in mind. I have
welding, machinng skills/tools, and always looking for
any excuse to get a new tool...

Something like this would make my wify very very appreciative..:-)

http://www.vtforge.com/Products/Cata...age116_117.htm
Lists @ $1K-ish

Looking for any references or tips, sources for parts, materials ED