[Lab] [ORE_bits] CNC machine

Tue Dec 30 14:29:09 EST 2014

It would also be nice to have occasional access, I think.

I don't do enough projects to warrant full-time access to a CNC, but
sometimes I'd like to use one for a few hours, a few days, etc, and it's
nice to know there's one I can "book". I know it complicates things, but it
could help you offset the cost of owning one.

Cheers,
Joseph

On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 2:03 PM, Andrew Barbour <andrew.g.barbour at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Model B works for me - or maybe even a smaller number of shareholders - it
> seems more like a 'timeshare' to me. I would suggest a smaller number than
> 10 though if there is not a mutually agreed upon highly accessible
> location. Or... have the ability to buy more than 1 share.  For me it
> starts to get interesting at one week per month - as this would be about
> enough time to work on the files/projects ahead of time as well as complete
> the finishing work on cut projects.
>
> I am still working on a DIY machine though.... I have steppers, T slot,
> Ball screws, and a father who is a machinist.... I may need to pick some
> folks brains in the coming months.
>
> Andrew
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Darcy Whyte darcy at inventorartist.com
> [ORE_bits] <ORE_bits at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I've been thinking lately that it's actually a bit pathetic that there
>> are no communal CNC machines in this city.
>>
>> There's the new Ottawa U ones but they're small format and the shapokos
>> they have are a little light weight (even for a hobbyist). There are some
>> other machines coming forward but things take time and regardless I think
>> there is some fun to be had with a shared machine. Why not add some
>> capacity to the community anyway.
>>
>> It's not like it's a terrible expense (1000-2000 for something that can
>> do real work). Many people are getting them on their own but I think having
>> a communal one would be cool.
>>
>> -people can then learn it
>> -people who are thinking about it can try it
>> -people can do real work
>>
>> I'm thinking of buying one strickly for this purpose but if there are
>> others who are serious we can have it as a joint project.
>>
>> I think to have it as communal all we need to do is come up with the
>> policy for the machine. Probably everyone just has their own endmills as
>> that's the main thing that breaks. The rest of it is pretty low maintenance.
>>
>> Model A
>> I just buy it myself and we have a box to add quarters and use it like a
>> jukebox.Or not even bother with collecting. I'd move it from venue to
>> venue. I'd likely give some workshops with the machine. Some sorta CNC
>> parties too.
>>
>> Model B
>> A small group buys it. We have a list of costs (buying into the project,
>> selling out), how maintenance is shared, custodianship and so forth. If we
>> have 10 people on a 2000 machine that's only 200 bucks a head. It could
>> live in whatever venues we decide and moved from basement to basement as
>> needed.
>>
>> I was starting to think about a small machine with a 30x40cm work area.
>> But I'm now leaning towards a 6040. It's a little harder to tote but the
>> value of the machine is a bit higher. They're great for processing wood,
>> hardboard, acrylic and tonnes of other stuff.
>>
>> Since there are no venues suitable for this, I think one of these smaller
>> machines is just right. When I venue comes forward I think we should at a
>> 6090 to the mix.
>>
>> So who's interested in a Model A or B or both?
>>
>> Darcy
>>
>>
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