Yep. I'd say the shops CAN make it, but just don't WANT to - not for the price that a one-off hobby user would need. Easier for them just to say "No."Best forget CNC shops. As paid jobs, I don't know what shop rates are nowadays, but expect to pay 75- £80 setting time before they pick up another spanner. I dropped off a job once as a "favour" job. I picked the piece up again two years later, still with the busted 10 BA tap in it. Companies seem fascinated by miniature engineering, but making a living always comes first!
Road to hell, etc.