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

Haven't we been down this road before ?
Ballendo started a new DIY-CNC list as a spin off from this one for
exactly the same reasons but it slowly died [ as did his wood duck ]

John S.


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "John Hansford" <kz1927@...>
wrote:

>
> 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
> >
>