I need some input. I believe I can now offer DIY kits, but I am unsure of the state of the parts I should supply. With a plastic kit, you have to cut wires, solder, bore holes (sometimes) and install the guts.
The less I do to the wood and parts, the less the cost will be. If I cut the parts to size, cut out the inside of the box, routed in all end cap edges, bored the button and atty hole, then stopped, would that be too much? Too little? The DIY person would have to do alot of sanding, and careful fitting of the parts then put on their own choice of finish.
As for the guts, again the less I have to do, so If I supply the basic hardware, wire, atty, metal and flex tubing, pushbutton, battery contacts and let the DIY person do all the cutting, sizing, soldering and assembly, would that be good? Bad?
Naturally I will supply a clear instruction sheet on how *I* would size and assemble parts as a guideline, but they could do as they please of course.
I would probably not offer a kit with exotic/toxic wood. It would keep the price down and simple precautions such as a dust mask would be adequate for working the wood.
When I personally buy a kit, I want to do as much as I can myself. I want all the major parts rough cut and I will do the rest.
Looking forward to your thoughts on this, Yar!!