I agree with Wasuchi....
but if you want to convince yourself with a good try... then go to one of the machinist companies like Bass Tools in Houston.... and try some of that epoxy stuff which they say is machinable..... and really strong....
but I think you would be much better off checking Ebay and getting one there... I have seen them go for $45-85 regularly in the last couple of years.... just make sure the numbers are correct....