"Take a crack at it" does not give me confidence. Ask me how I know.
Ron's work on the other hand is impeccable. I would ask what he needs and try to source it for him cheaper if $150 is too much. Hell, we are moving to another building at work and loosing our shop, going to outsource mode. We have a lot of stock and machines that will be sold. My neighbor also owns a shop. If not I'd just pony up and know its done right.