Corey, thanks for making the connection.
Tim and Evan, great to e-meet both of you. I wanted to reply much sooner, and life got in the way. No excuses, just that.
OMI has been in hibernation for almost a half year now, and I doubt it will re-appear in its previous form, so don't expect any support from OMI as an entity. I personally wish I had the expertise and time to help out with this, but I would love to visit and check it out at some point. If organizing a date and time works, I'd like to invite other interested folks from the hardware hacker community.
I might be able to offer some access to a blacksmithing & metalshop I work in. Incase you need to use a big bandsaw, lathe or mill or drillpress (or a big furnace and anvil). It's not my shop and not my machines, so I cannot guarantee it. But get in touch if you have an odd thing you need to get done, and maybe I can be helpful with access.
Hope things are going well, entering winter and all. And do get in touch regarding a visit.
Also, Tim, we have met :) I am Morten with the yurt at Adeline street. Still have on my bucket list to pay you a visit in Alameda/Berkeley. Maybe comboing it with a visit to the farm.
Make a great day,