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Rain, Sleet or snow my parade keeps marching on! I can take it as well I am well aware of the state of the economy and how business is not so plentiful, It’s doesn’t hurt to plan. It’s actually...

I just read a thread on Wood Web and adjusted my RPM's to 18,000 and the Feed Rate to 400 IPM. The time now to cut my design is 23 minutes. Could I cut it faster? I actually spent the last two hours...

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I'm stuck on the Machining time given for cutting this Adirondack chair design that I conjured up to help me understand the Aspire program. The time was 01:34:10 and am I correct to read...

Stabbing at $60 per hour?

Anyone have any input on pricing for this type of work? Higher Maybe?

When pricing a large carving project like Gene's what is the standard method to get a Win/Win situation for both Customer( feeling received a standard fair price) and yourself (Profit, fixed and...

Thanks for the information it gives me a better idea how long it take to do this kind of work. Thank you for sharing.

Bart

Gene,

So how long did it take to carve out this piece?

Excellent information guys! Thanks for your help and guidance! Please keep your eyes peeled for my wild questions from a Fresh Cut!

Bart

Thanks for the helpful information it's a little clearer how fast a router can cut these materials. Providing the machine is set at the correct settings and I'm using the correct bit and compression....

I am trying to understand how fast a Shopbot machine with a router or spindle attached will cut these simple requests.

How long would it take to cut six 24’’circles out of a:
I know the circle...

Yup Don, I feel you on this one, but unfortunately I'm tapped. Finding some money to fund my new venture is the way to go. I'll bite the bullet, but probably have more fun working for myself as well...

Oh man Thank for the words of wisdom!

I just check out Section 179 and I will search the for sale ads for pricing. Appreciate the help! Back to Grindstone!

Bart

Shop Bot Community,

Any recommendations on any Equipment Financing companies in the U.S.? I do know about the ones on the Shop Bot website, but I figure there has to be more. Any trusted contacts...

Crunching numbers and having fun! ...Not! Question! Regardless of the type of machine what is the standard depreciation percentage and possible salvage cost of a Shop bot on 5 year time period. ...

Here's a breakdown list of equipment that might be running at the same time in side my ideal shop.

Equipment in use Amps
PRSalpha Shop 30 Single Phase...

1093 KWh Average for one Month.

I have 125 amp Volt 120/240 A.C. Single Phase control panel. I reviewed my usage back when it was at it's highest which the Kilowatt per Hour was 1093. How do you convert 1093 kWh into a amperage per...

Oh man really thinking about this hurts my head. I do have a Pro electrician friend coming by, but trying to get some pointers first. I have also have trawled through the forum to get some research...

Great information guys!! Thanks for the help!!

Bart

Thanks for the info! I was going to call State farm, Allstate and the like, but I need to go further. Dig down and find a wood shop savvy agent. I'll keep on hunting!

Any other clues please let...

Hello,

Looking for Insurance costs for a Garage type small business. Any suggestions of what kind of insurance? Product and or Liability? Maybe both?

Fellas,

Thanks for the words of wisdom, I will take them in account in my future plans. Currently I have been doing my homework and plan to finish my business plan this coming November. After that...

Thanks guys for the helpful information I will call the number and hit them up with some questions.

Cheers,

Bart

Thanks Don Words of wisdom!! :)

What is the standard life expectancy of most router bits cutting wood products(MDO, MDF) or plastic products(Acrylic, Sintra, HDU Sign Foam)?

Figuring out depreciation rates if there is some sort...