Ross, thanks. I made one years ago and just drilled through the top into the sides for added strength, showed the little cross grain buttons. Not in a bad way, but still odd. So this time I used the skewers, they are strong enough that is for sure. I also use them to pin my wooden hinges to projects for the strength.
As for the sales of them, time will tell. Not crossing my fingers yet, but I can't complain about the commission the guy stated, the average is around 30%.
Ron, thanks. Fresh coffee is a wonderful smell in the morning.