they get the jobs done as needed, right.
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I've always wanted to learn how to run a lathe and mill. Just never been in a position to learn. That's gonna be one of the first things one my list after I retire...take a class or two.
I have a bitty metal lathe that I upgraded. Works well enough for my needs.
Anyone do EDM? I have a little project on a Alloy J frame revolver.
I used to be a regular here, about 5-6 years ago I started having personal troubles, got divorced (got the kid!) and moved back to cali where generous family helped me get restarted as a machinist. I met my new wife and because cali is a hole where the rents are even higher than here (2300/mo for a 3br apt near compton, seriously) we packed up the family and moved back here.
Working at a shop close to home, running 3 CNC machines as a kind of proto-cell-lead. Programming, setup and operation. Here's my "office": Attachment 77039
Congrats on the life restart. Sounds like it's working out well for you.
I noticed you took a hiatus. Glad you've sorted & returned.
Unfortunately Denver is just like Compton, only different. There's even a song about it.
Giggle snort
Its a terrible terrible song, truly