depends on how and what you want to accomplish....the one I am doing next week is really no big deal, just a one off.... Be aware, I am not doing the work...I draw up the plans and summit them to a machinist who in turn makes the item and hands me a bill. I will not know what the bill is until it is handed to me... If you know a machinist in your town go by and visit and see what they have to say for your ideal...hope this helps...steve FYI...normally the steps are, get the item made, take to a sand blaster, hurry, then to a powder coater...once it is sand blasted, do not touch the item with your bear hands...