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Need someone who can laser-cut/machine a number of parts based on my design...

Hello all! I need some custom-designed parts for a project I am doing and I don't (yet) have the machinery and means to make them. I could go to any number of online places for custom parts, but I ask here first because I am trying to both support and rely on the community spirit of the site, and because the members here are more sensitive to some of the weird stuff people around here make and therefore are not simply suggesting materials based on "industry standard" uses. Additionally, I thought I would probably get a better deal without the "limited production run" price hike that machine shops usually charge. To add to that, I don't need new and shiny materials. As long as it works, I don't mind using what comes off of other people's scrap piles. I don't have the designs laid out yet, but I'm thinking I will probably have a need for cutout polycarbonate or aluminum about 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick (4.7-6.3mm), I'm not sure of the material yet. Basically, it would involve drilling one or more holes at each end of a short strip of that. Dead simple, and a pain that I can't do it, but like I said, I don't have the tools. For now, that's all I can think I need. If you're interested, send me a message and we can talk about details and compensation. I look forward to helping the Instructables community be as self-sufficient as possible! Thanks, Gareth

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Feb 16, 2009. 1:32 PMKiteman says:
Given the pending contest, it's practically compulsory that I point you towards Ponoko.
Apr 8, 2009. 9:03 PMDanielro10 says:
I have acess to a CNC plasma cutter and scrap metal. I can have done what you want really fast.
Feb 20, 2009. 7:04 PMkendallickes says:
so you just need some holes drilled in some aluminum plates? or is there a sape they need to be in. if you have a drawing i can tell you if i can do it for you. i should be able to get the aluminum in about 3/16 thick.

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