Hey OP, Add one to the list for the stock, if you need to get some start up cash let us know, we could all probably put in a $20-$50 pre buy so you have something to get started with. Considering the market for Mosins and SKS stocks, you know that you will have a good number of customers if you can get going first. PLus it is not tacky looking plastic!
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Start up cash isn't necessary at the moment.
I want to make accurate duplicate stocks. That is my main focus right now. The first few runs will be interesting.
If I can make accurate stocks and people are genuinely interested, the next issue is setting up a work space. I have a metal shop in my basement which is extremely cramped borderline dangerous. The duplicator will throw a lot of wood. I don't want wood dust anywhere near my metal tooling, I don't have the space for the duplicator down there anyway.
The duplicator, for the time being will be used outside (no garage

, don't ever buy a house without a garage if your a gearhead! ). I'm sure the neighbors are dreading the nice weather, because like clockwork, I'll be grinding and welding and now duplicating. They haven't said a word about the noise I produce, but someone is going to eventually snap

. One neighbor asked me if i was running a business in my driveway, 2 days later he brought me his snow blower with a snapped auger to weld repair...LOL
I've been on the lookout for a small industrial space to set up a shop. Lots of empty building, but the rental/lease prices are criminal. Building owners rather have vacant space than lower the lease.
I have other stock designs as well, but I'm not posting or focusing on those until I have the current project up and running.