againLaser cutting is much more expensive. For the gen 2 kit, the idler will be deleted, so I am thinking it may be about the same cost to produce., believe me i understand completely about making stuff and trying tho make the venture worth the while, but i still dont understand??

"Laser cutting is much more expensive. For the gen 2 kit, the idler will be deleted, so I am thinking it may be about the same cost to produce."

you have now delited the complex little idler bracket and bearing and roller pully,
"so I am thinking it may be about the same cost to produce."?????

I would not add cad plating there is no reason to build more cost into this product, knowing the target customers-Skinflints- we want as cheap as possible.