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| Brian Mifsud |
 Mar 15 2006, 12:19 AM
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Mechanical Engineer  Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None  |
Mueller mentioned the idea of a Co-op for pro-level tools not needed often enough to justify buying them yourself. Here's an example of a Woodshop "Co-op"... maybe this would work as a model for regional
914club Metal shops?? We ALL need the resources.. what about it?? "SawDust Shop" |
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| Brian Mifsud |
Mar 15 2006, 02:17 PM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
As far as financial risk for the lease holder... looks like this his how Sawdust shop insures steady income:
Membership Options Unlimited Membership Monthly dues $85 Unlimited access during all shop hours 12 month min. commitment Off-peak Membership Monthly dues $55 Access Tue-Fri 10am-5pm only 12 month min. commitment 6 Month Membership One-time initiation fee $195 Monthly dues $85 Unlimited access during all shop hours 6 month min. commitment 30-day Membership Membership Dues $260 Unlimited access during all shop hours 30 consecutive calendar days Block Time 10 Hours $200 Unlimited access during all shop hours Just to ballpark some numbers: $3000/month rent + liability Insurance would take 36 guys at $85/month to cover it (numbers pulled out of the sky) There is of course upkeep on the machinery, and the guy running it needs some compensation. I'm guessing the Sawdust Shop really leans on the "Shop"ping part of there setup where people buy tools and raw materials. Of course another way to do this is get an old U-Haul 26' Van ($3500) and fill it with all the machinery bolted down and ready to run.. then just park it in front of your house. At least then there is no rent to pay. Would need to maintain the truck and machinery, but the rental agreement is just a long version of what you sign when you go to Home Depot and rent a roto-tiller... you crash a tool, you own it... How 'bout that? |
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Brian Mifsud Mueller Idea HIJACK... CO-OP Metal Shop Mar 15 2006, 12:19 AM
Mueller that is pretty neat..... Mar 15 2006, 12:48 AM lotus_65 i used to work on my spitfire at a co-op garage in... Mar 15 2006, 06:13 AM Eddie Williams I've also thought the same thing, but with an ... Mar 15 2006, 07:46 AM drewvw A couple of my buddies around here are talking abo... Mar 15 2006, 07:56 AM Randal Can you actually insure a machine shop that will b... Mar 15 2006, 08:59 AM lotus_65 Mar 15 2006, 10:24 AM jonwatts Not to rain on anyone's parade (except Mueller... Mar 15 2006, 10:44 AM Mueller ... Mar 15 2006, 10:59 AM jonwatts <... Mar 15 2006, 11:01 AM Mueller oh "that" one......to me that was just a place to ... Mar 15 2006, 11:14 AM jonwatts Right, that was idea 1, and we couldn't even p... Mar 15 2006, 11:46 AM newto914s I think to make something like this accually roll ... Mar 15 2006, 02:02 PM Moose408 Hi all. I'm Craig and I'm the owner of Th... Mar 16 2006, 02:54 AM lotus_65 moose408, congratulations on your dream becoming r... Mar 16 2006, 07:45 AM Air_Cooled_Nut I like the idea of a METAL SHOP but those Californ... Mar 16 2006, 01:06 PM Brian Mifsud The "mobile shop" would eliminate the abandoned pr... Mar 16 2006, 01:19 PM Solo914 <... Mar 16 2006, 02:11 PM Moose408 <... Mar 16 2006, 02:39 PM Mueller ... Mar 16 2006, 02:46 PM Porcharu ... Mar 16 2006, 06:59 PM McMark I've always wanted to do something like this. ... Mar 16 2006, 07:09 PM
Brian Mifsud Well, placing a stake in the ground, I believe the... Mar 16 2006, 07:30 PM |
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