quote: How many in/lbs of torque will it take to create 300lbs of pressure? about that much....

quote: The last time that happened to me, the vise wasn't tight on the table Wise a$$!!! You beat me to it!!

For removing the rust from part and machine I use an acid that is made for cleaning concrete it works great and it doesn't screw up your water. I believe its called AC 500. Its real cheap because it come in a concentrate that you mix 70-1. I'll seeb if I can find a link.

Rekd, It's about time someone noticed my name. Some how I thought it would be you.

Pictures like these is why "Mike okislong"

quote: One thing I can think of is to do everything on the up and up. BUY your software, At my place of employment, If they allowed me to clock out and use their software for my own shop on mt own time, would this be breaking any MC agreements??

A lots of good tips and advice. I haven't started yet. Just got the machine but haven't set it up yet. I'm going to do this with very little investment. The machine is paid for. The tooling is stuff I collect through out the years. In this area there is just one job shop. I could probably out bid them. Because of almost no overhead. I'm setting this machine up in a place where I'll have no rent. I will program set-up and run by myself. I have 25 years of knowledge in a wide range of machining experience. I'll keep you all up to date on my progress. Thanks guys! I knew you'd come through.

First off don't hammer me for this not my first post. I'm a member with almost 300 post. I doing this from my home PC and don't want my employers to know about this venture. I have a small vertical CNC mill and a small collection of tooling. I would like to make a little money on the side. How does one get started finding work?? I know you guys would help me for sure if I were logged in on my regular name(eman) .