Chris, where are you?

[Jehu]

[Chris]

Yes I'm fine. Just busy. Have you seen my various restoration projects for my mill and lathe that I've been working on? I also started a blog to help me get information out easier. What do you guys think?

I am still here and still doing good work. Just haven't had a lot of time to spend on the forums lately. Sorry about that!

[Chris]

Where is everyone else?

[AlaskaStar]

Hey,

Do you offer prototyping machine work for people who are prototyping new stuff?

If so, what are your rates?

If you do, I prefer to use Solidworks, would I need to save them in a different format?

AlaskaStar

[Chris]

Well considering it was me in need of said services not too long ago -Yes I would certainly consider doing prototyping services for you guys.

I have to finish getting my mill up to CNC 2011 specs. After that I could look at accepting CAD files or g-code files. I would just need a viable file that can translate to standard G-code for my EMC program that I'll be using (http://www.linuxcnc.org).

Regarding rates... In the beginning at least, I would be happy to do it for my cost. In other words I would probably "donate" my time so long as you guys could cover the material and perhaps the cost of 2 (cheap Chinese) milling bits. I'm still breaking and dulling a number of bits right now as I learn speeds/feeds and CNC in general. If your project would require a special or expensive milling bit that would probably deter me until I get a lot better at this stuff.

Hopefully that's a good and acceptable answer! I would always do anything I could afford to do to help move this effort forward.

[Jehu]

Ahh, good to see your alive and well. And you too AS.

Yeah I saw your posts on the new mill. I'm looking to get me a small one to learn on too.

[Chris]

I'm so excited to see my mill project coming to life. I have wanted a nice mill and lathe for years. Finally now I'll be able to do some of the things I have always either had to pay dearly for at a machine shop.

I'm like a kid in a candy shop! LOL

[Chris]

Hey Everyone,

In case you didn't know, I am on vacation this week. I will be back Sunday from our trip but for now we're kicking back in Ocean Isle, NC. The weather is great and our kids are having a wonderful time. I hope you're all doing well and enjoying yourselves. -See you soon!