Mueller Idea HIJACK... CO-OP Metal Shop, Mike planted the seed, I'm adding water. |
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Mueller Idea HIJACK... CO-OP Metal Shop, Mike planted the seed, I'm adding water. |
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" |
Brian Mifsud |
Mar 16 2006, 01:19 PM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
The "mobile shop" would eliminate the abandoned project issues...
I think Mike's original point was to get access to expensive tools that you need only once (or once in a while). Most everyone has at least a one stall garage to do the assembly/bodywork etc. Imagine a truck with adequate space to have: lathe/mill setup welder(s) and if necessary, generator to run it bodywork tools hydraulic press for all that suspension work compressor (5+ HP for the ambitious painters...) 914 specific tools/fixtures (maybe an ECU tester?) Tubing Bender Metal Cutoff Saw Grinders (body and bench) Engine hoist, jackstands (better put these on the "consumable list" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) ) etc... Workbenches/ Vises... blah blah blah Liability is really inline with what tool rental place is covered for. (This actually WOULD be a tool rental "place").. You abandon your project... no skin off anyone's nose as your car stays at your house. You break tools.. you cough up the deposit you made as part of the rental agreement. Fees cover Liability, maintenance/repair of tools + truck, and any materials you consume (abrasives, cutting tools, fuel for truck and compressor, etc...) |
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