Gentlemen:
Thank you for your comments.
The blank is .100" thick. In looking at the pictures it does seem to appear a bit thicker than it really is. The trouble with a thinner plate is having room for the screw counterbore and the web said screw seats on. Still, I am open to ideas here.
My scale shows the plate to weigh 2 ounces.
The inside will be cut with a 5 degree draft to facilitate fitting. The outside will machined square, perpendicular to the "face" of the plate. This will blend around to the kiss the top of the widows peak. We are not cutting a draft on the outside of the peak, but there is draft in this area as a result of the forming process.
I am unsure of the market. This is "Adventures in Capitalism 101" There certainly is a demand, but how quickly it is sated remains to be seen. Success or not, this project has taken on a life of its own and there is nothing for it but to ride it to the end.
The shape at the top and bottom screws are negotiable. There will be a second blank with extra metal in that area. We will machine a "pointy shape" (technical talk, don't try this at home) instead of the radius. We will have to decide just what shape to make and program it. I need input from all you "pointy shape" fans.
The last possibility is custom shapes based on the same outside configuration and hole location. We are looking at the possibility of copying directly from your artwork. Surprisingly, this will cost more.
Thank y'all for the comments and ideas. All thoughts are welcome.
Regards,
Glenn
