I would be interested in option B. <br /><br />Would need a few lessons. <br /><br />Thanks for the idea. <br /><br />Steve<br /><br />Quoting Darcy Whyte <darcy@inventorartist.com>:<br /> <br />
> I've been thinking lately that it's actually a bit pathetic that there are<br />
> no communal CNC machines in this city.<br />
><br />
> There's the new Ottawa U ones but they're small format and the shapokos<br />
> they have are a little light weight (even for a hobbyist). There are some<br />
> other machines coming forward but things take time and regardless I think<br />
> there is some fun to be had with a shared machine. Why not add some<br />
> capacity to the community anyway.<br />
><br />
> It's not like it's a terrible expense (1000-2000 for something that can do<br />
> real work). Many people are getting them on their own but I think having a<br />
> communal one would be cool.<br />
><br />
> -people can then learn it<br />
> -people who are thinking about it can try it<br />
> -people can do real work<br />
><br />
> I'm thinking of buying one strickly for this purpose but if there are<br />
> others who are serious we can have it as a joint project.<br />
><br />
> I think to have it as communal all we need to do is come up with the policy<br />
> for the machine. Probably everyone just has their own endmills as that's<br />
> the main thing that breaks. The rest of it is pretty low maintenance.<br />
><br />
> Model A<br />
> I just buy it myself and we have a box to add quarters and use it like a<br />
> jukebox.Or not even bother with collecting. I'd move it from venue to<br />
> venue. I'd likely give some workshops with the machine. Some sorta CNC<br />
> parties too.<br />
><br />
> Model B<br />
> A small group buys it. We have a list of costs (buying into the project,<br />
> selling out), how maintenance is shared, custodianship and so forth. If we<br />
> have 10 people on a 2000 machine that's only 200 bucks a head. It could<br />
> live in whatever venues we decide and moved from basement to basement as<br />
> needed.<br />
><br />
> I was starting to think about a small machine with a 30x40cm work area. But<br />
> I'm now leaning towards a 6040. It's a little harder to tote but the value<br />
> of the machine is a bit higher. They're great for processing wood,<br />
> hardboard, acrylic and tonnes of other stuff.<br />
><br />
> Since there are no venues suitable for this, I think one of these smaller<br />
> machines is just right. When I venue comes forward I think we should at a<br />
> 6090 to the mix.<br />
><br />
> So who's interested in a Model A or B or both?<br />
><br />
> Darcy<br />
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> --<br />
> Darcy Whyte<br />
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