how does one go about making their own lugs?
Well, I guess you could gas weld or Tig some tubes together. Then, cut them out in a shape of a lug. Too much effort, too little gain though. Just easier to buy the lugs that are already made.
Anyway, the BB30 shells are going to be picked up by Long Shen. And also, Paragon is probably going to make some next year. So, I'm hoping.