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...who is proficient in resleeving. We have an excellant machine shop here in North County San Diego. But I need all 8 holes done and at $120 per I have to believe that there is someone here in Southern California that do as good for less.

This is about looking for value...not cutting corners. The procurement of parts is a LOOONNNNG way from getting done. If I can save a dollor or two here and there the faster those parts will be accumulated. It's going to take as long as it's going to take. But long term projects are always easier when you can see some progress from time to time!