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Brian

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  1. On 10/17/2017 at 2:20 PM, Erik Sine said:

    I bought a Shopbot CNC back in 2005 and have been VERY happy since.  The newer models are even better.

     

    A couple things to consider to add into cost.

     

    Does your building have the power requirements in whatever you choose, 240 or 3-phase spindles.  For dust collection as well as a vacuum table for hold down.

     

    Cost or running electrical as well as wiring.

     

    Always buy a bigger table than what you think you can use, this is a wish every CNC buyer always falls short on after a short time of use.  When they bought a 4'x8' for example, a 5x10 for 6x12 made more sense.

     

     

    If buying today would you buy a shopbot again?   

  2. That is exactly what I was stating.   Those that follow the rules are saddled with extra fees and cost, while those that don't make more money and bid jobs cheaper as they have much less overhead.   Never once did I say a cert. made you a better crane operator.   

     Those HACKS will not even get a cert. when it does come into effect.   I think I must have worded my initial statement wrong.

    We couldn't wait until the last minute to see if it actually was going to take affect, and then scramble to get certified before getting fined.   That was my bitch.   So not fussing at you Angie!

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  3. KISS MY ASS   how about that?    Yes there are tons of untrained hacks out there.    When good companies pay to follow the rules and then have to compete with HACKS that don't have all the extra costs involved with proper licenses, permits, certifications it pisses me off.   If you want to do biz that way, be my guest.   I guarantee you the majority of guys on here can't stand unlicensed/certified HACKS.

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