Hi mates,
I like what you are saying chaps, laser cut parts do seem to me to be a little pricey, but, that from my poor money position due to being of an age!!!, and, needing to pay bills etc first as, i am sure all will understand.
Having said that, i did ponder the idea of, affixing parts outlines to 1/8th inch thick ply and then, jig or band or scroll saw the parts out and go onwards from that point, mmmmmmmm, as such anyways, comments!!!!??....
My very best regards and thanks,
Tom...................