ZR1Net: parts development program

[rkreigh]

great idea, hard to execute under current directlion of the club.

R&D is big money, and the returns are tough to gain. but as a non-profit corp, as long as it can be "fully costed out" and priced to break even, it sure could work and it's a fantastic idea.

I think another approach is to stimulate vendors through free advertising on the site and newsletter and ramping up the "group buys"

if a vendor knows he can at least break even through a group buy, the incentive to develop a product is out there.

as long as there is demand, and a market, there will be a supplier. problem is, organizing a demand enough to encourage the supplier

as for me, I'm saving up for that 3D metal printer!!

look at "stupid" parts like the thermostat housing bringing 400+

sheesh, give me some sheet alum and a tig, and call it a day.

or better still have carter whittle it from billet.

thanks for suggesting this! it's a great topic, now see what response you get