Re: New group idea {possible change in rules from list owner}

Hi Tom,

The idea for the CNC_MMG list was as a complimentary
group for the normal cnc groups.

A place where it'd be hard to be off-topic. Someone
would be encouraged to discuss and promote the things
they make or services they provide.

It's a well known nightmare for someone just getting
started in cnc as a hobby or even a small business
to sift through tons of information, and still end
up scratching their heads at the end of a very Long
day.

They could ask any and all directly to the person
or company providing the item or sevices they're
in the market for and nobody would take offense
at going off topic.

Topics would be very wide ranging. To a question
such as "What can I do about dust collection here
in my small shop" to "Tell me more about your BOB"

Trials and tribulations of setting up and running
a "micro manufacturing" operation on the kitchen
table, or Who's go a few Bridgeports they'd sell
me. I myself will be looking for a small operation
to make a small amount of parts in time.

I take it you see at least *some* potential value
in such a thing and I'd be very pleased to turn
the running of it over to you.

In fact I'd be grateful, you are one of those
community leaders I mentioned!

John

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "caudlet" <thom@...> wrote:
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "John Hansford" <kz1927@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have been thinking for a while now that there
> > needs to be a group for the cnc related small
> > business to offer support and advice for each
> > other. Also to those beginning, considering or
> > otherwise just interested in a small business,
> > this support and help could be a very good thing.
> >
> > CNC machines are very accessible today and they
> > open doors for small scale manufacturing of goods
> > of unlimited types. The average person can now
> > make use of this technology and possibly add
> > income or make his future even brighter.
> >
> > There are those in the community that are recognized
> > leaders. Their input and advice would be of
> > immense value to someone starting out or to
> > anyone who may be simply thinking about trying
> > to make a go of a tiny home business.
> >
> > I have no idea if this is of any interest, but I
> > set up a group to at least try.
> >
> > I named the group cnc_mmg. That stands for CNC
> > Micro Manufacturers Guild. Being as I'm far from
> > qualified to run such a thing, I'd give control
> > of that group over to someone who would be.
> > They'd set the agenda and we'd all go from there.
> >
> > http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/cnc_mmg/
> >
> > Who knows...maybe it'll work!
> >
> > Thanks
> > John Hansford
> > fireballcnc.com
> >
>
> In the past this group (CCED) has focused on the actual building of
> HSCNC (Home Shop CNC) machines. We have considered topics of what you
> do with the machine after it's built, such as techniques, work
> hold-downs, and how to make money with your machine off topic.
>
> I would like to toss out to the members (and especially the longtime
> contributors) the question: would it make the list better if we opened
> that focus up some and included the post operation of a HSCNC machine
> and discussions that might include some aspects of how to make money
> with your machine. The intent would not be to have Business 101
> discussions about non-CNC subjects (i.e what's the best accounting
> software for my small business) but to offer some feedback to persons
> wanting to start a part-time or even full-time business using their
> CNC machine they have built.
>
> Key parts here are that the discussion would need to focus on using a
> machine built or retrofitted by a member.It would be off-topic to
> discuss "What do I charge for shop time for my Haas VMC" or a
> commercial machine but on-topic to talk about how to use a machine you
> have built to make money.
>
> This is a stickey subject and perhaps not wanted by the membership.
> Feel free to give me your thoughts on or off list.
>
> Tom Caudle
> list co-owner
>