Ok guys, I owe you an update.
I have been super busy with hunting both in and out of state, but have managed to get some machining done. I also did some homework. The hardware that comes with the xop pieces is already Grade 8, so there is no need to change that out. This saves a couple of dollars. (i couldn't believe what they charge for grade 8 Nylon lock nuts!)
I sat in the machine shop aka my garage, and drilled out 40 pieces of the center post. The steel plate is harder to make and is harder on my tools, so I got a hold of a friend of mine at a sheet metal house and he is making them for me. I had to order 40 to get them at a good price, and so that is why I decided to build 40 kits. They are a little more expensive than if I make them by hand, but they look a lot nicer and there is no labor lost on my end. I figure since I won't need to supply the grade 8 hardware, I can spend those couple of dollars on nicer plates. I hope to get the plates toward the end of the week. I am working out of town this week, but that will give me lots of airplane time to splice ropes. Sooo. long story short, I hope to get the plates and be able to ship when I get back. I was really hoping to get these out faster and I apologize for the wait.
here is who i have listed for kits so far. Please let me know if I missed anyone or if the numbers are incorrect.
okie_edward 2
withakri 1
redsquirrel 4
Alukban 1
G2outdoors 3
jomat 2
eyedoc 1
bowhunter41002 1
arerhodes 1
Milkweed 2
Saddle9 1
Lets go with $65 Friends and family or add the 3% for regular paypal.
I will be sending each of you a PM to get your address info.
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