Re: OT: need advice from machinists

Posted by DL on September 10, 2005 at 19:51:19 from (204.227.221.38):

In Reply to: OT: need advice from machinists posted by Midwest redneck on September 10, 2005 at 15:50:54:

Hey Mid,
The shop rate where I work is $60... seems to be the going rate around here... shops are so busy, it's hard to find someone to take on a job! As far as types of machines... I'm sure everyone has their preferences (just as in tractors), but what I recently learned is that it's most important to buy machines that you can get replacement parts for! We have an old Bridgeport mill... totally rebuilt it a couple months back... works as good as new (better than the cheap chinese junk being sold now)... an off brand that might seem to be a bargain today might be more expensive in the long run! As far as borrowing money from family... I recently pondered that myself. Finally decided that's something I just did not want to do... figured another angle to get the cash I needed! Best of Luck!!!
Regards, DL

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