Ross, thanks for the compliment on the design.

I should clarify. I wasn't using power from PC. I had a 5vdc regulated source from my control box power supply. I just wired it incorrectly to BOB.

Brad, I hope you are right about profits :D I'm crossing my fingers for a really BIG job we just bid on. The machine came online just at the right time. ;)

Check out the video.
- 1/4" Solid Carbide Spiral
- 60IPM
- 0.1" to 0.45" Z depth in one pass :D

more testing
 

1/2" plywood
1/2" Carbide
20 ipm
1/8" Z steps

The striation is the result of the Z axis not plumbed.

I'm using a USB cable from the PC to power the BOB I have, it works like a charm...

Sweet!! I see paint and dust. How bout a logo? Great job on finding your problem !!!

it's been a while
 

Been making cold calls to cabinet makers looking for work -no luck yet. Did this little piece to keep me motivated. Current size is 15" x 22". Will cut a bigger one to be used as a mirror frame.

Tuan,

Take pictures of your work and when you make your cold calls, show the photos. It helps.

Nils, thanks for the tip. We do have a small portfolio of sample and professional work we've cut. I think I haven't found the right sales pitch yet.

How do you convince someone to give you work that he knows it can be done in house? The time saving doesn't seem to have as much weight as I thought or can explain/pitch to people. I think my rate is competitive, even on the low side being $75-90/hr depending on the job.

I would gladly take any advice anyone can give in approaching and getting new clients.

T

Maybe try to focus on the things that he cannot do in house. Show him how you can add value to the things he does in house.

$75-90/hr doesn't sound like the low side, particularly if you don't have orders. I think you will have to start out much lower than that.