so something like this then: “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.”
pretty cool you can trace your ancestry back that far...not that there is any reason to believe it
Uh, not really. This was the last area left on PM where you didnt have to read 5000 posts arguing about which news source/politician is lying.
I actually enjoy reading some politics and history, but this is mind numbingly dull. It's like watching a couple kids call each other dumb and argue...
Yeah, the Mori clones are the only modern machines I've seen and run that hold a candle to the good old american iron. They dont have the same feel, not even close, but they can take a cut and handle metric threads. I was keeping an eye out for a used one for some time, but my CNC has taken over...
Lot of guys think highly of these:
Whacheon U.S.A., Inc. - Commercial Lathes - Used Lathe Equipment & Parts - www.whacheon.com
I've run them and they are solid machines (mori seiki clones).
I think toolmex makes a good quality lathe also, but never had the chance to run one.
If you are doing...
On the 3axis config, they look like about 1/2 the machine a Doosan BM would be...and the doosan BM is about 1/2 of a SNK, MHI, Okuma, or even the box way Doosan offering. I was wondering about a Dooan BM next for steel, but the spindle torque is kind of lame and still 50% more than Haas.
The hotdog cart was what a gentleman from Houston, garyE i belive, told everyone who posted a starting a new shop thread on this site in the 2010-2012 range to buy, instead of starting a shop. Basically the textbook definition of opportunity cost.
That's essentially the hotdog cart argument.
Believe whatever you want, but the reality is that at some point in owning a business, especially a new one, there are going to be huge demands on your time if you want to succeed.
I'm not sure what your point is? Lease new stuff and pray you can actually generate sales? Hotdog cart? This has been discussed 1000 times on here. The two guys I was responding to, one lacked funding, the other lacked confidence. You can wait forever to try something when the time is perfect...
I mostly agree with you. Only took issue with the part that we should all charge whatever we want to. Most owners/salesmen are already quoting as high as they can and still get the work.
Nothing is sure in life. As you already know, limit your personal expenses. Figure out what you think you want to do.
Find a cheap, and expandable, place to put some used machines and get your name out there. Dont quit your day job until you cant keep up. Dont make scrap, dont miss too many...
I make small press bolsters on a pretty regular basis (the plate in this thread would fall within the small category). Typically working to flat and parallel .0015" per foot or better. I'm not a hero, it's just part of what I do to pay the bills.
As far as the flipping goes, I would be running...
I think you should stick a couple machines in your garage, try quoting, and then get back to us.
It's not just your shop and the customer. It's your shop, all the other shops on the planet, and your customer. Customer doenst always go low bid, but the awards will be in the bottom 1/3rd, unless...
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