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Started by Monsterlover, January 31, 2011, 03:39:33 PM

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Monsterlover

#1245
November 27, 2013, 05:25:31 AM
Which ever ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

zooom

#1246
November 27, 2013, 05:29:19 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 27, 2013, 05:25:31 AM
Which ever ;D

we'll start with that weird facial hair you got going on and blame it on permeating your brain and judgement....and then we'll accent it with an orange twist that skews your judgement...LOL 

[thumbsup] ;)
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Monsterlover

#1247
November 27, 2013, 05:40:10 AM
Facial hair definitely does affect judgment :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#1248
December 24, 2013, 01:14:29 PM
Well, my beard took over again and I bought another one  [roll]

I ran this machine 12 years ago for the company that owns it now (and they bought it new) and I always said to the Okuma salesmen that if they ever traded it or sold it I wanted dibs.

So, I got the call not 3 weeks after I just bought my last lathe.

Timing.  It's always in the timing.

I sort of lucked out and leased some extra money with the last machine and it was almost enough to cover this one.  Things are slow and money, as always, is tight so I really shouldn't be doing it, but it's the sort of thing that's wrong to pass on.

It expands my turning capacity from 12-1/2" diamter to 14-1/4 (16-17" if I employ some ancient chineese secrets and cheat it bigger)  I have a good customer that deals a lot in larger parts (larger than what I can do for them).  He was immediately positive about the upgrade and told me he'd send me stuff to quote.

One more brick in the foundation of my empire.

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#1249
December 24, 2013, 01:18:25 PM
How many machines do you have now?

And will you be needing to move again to another larger shop?

ducpainter

#1250
December 24, 2013, 01:19:21 PM
Things are traditionally slow this time of year in your biz...

no?

It always comes around. ;)
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Monsterlover

#1251
December 24, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on December 24, 2013, 01:18:25 PM
How many machines do you have now?

And will you be needing to move again to another larger shop?

3 under power, 1 waiting on my landlord to finish upgrading us from 200 to 400 amp service.

Then the newest will be here mid January.

One more after that and well need more electric ;D

Quote from: ducpainter on December 24, 2013, 01:19:21 PM
Things are traditionally slow this time of year in your biz...

no?

It always comes around. ;)

Seems that way.

I'm going to put a more serious effort into a line of bike parts. They seem to be mostly economy proof. :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

lethe

#1252
December 24, 2013, 03:36:07 PM
You're good square footage wise though right?
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Monsterlover

#1253
December 24, 2013, 03:51:47 PM
So far. Room for maybe one more. After that I'll just rent more space.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

lethe

#1254
December 24, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2013, 03:51:47 PM
So far. Room for maybe one more. After that I'll just rent more space.
Crazy how there is no such thing as too much space. It fills up quicker than you can think.  [cheeky]
'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625

Monsterlover

#1255
December 24, 2013, 03:55:45 PM
Well, when you have room...

You put things there :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Oldfisti

#1256
December 25, 2013, 05:41:26 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2013, 03:55:45 PM
Well, when you have room...

You put things there :D


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zooom

#1257
December 26, 2013, 05:03:28 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2013, 03:55:45 PM
Well, when you have room...

You put things there :D

George Carlin said something to that effect once....
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Monsterlover

#1258
January 15, 2014, 09:18:06 PM
Just scored an awesome super precision Starrett level off eBay for $250. $800+ new. Each graduation = .0005" per foot.

Now I can level my own equipment :)
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Cody

#1259
January 16, 2014, 07:58:52 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2013, 02:33:47 PM
I'm going to put a more serious effort into a line of bike parts. They seem to be mostly economy proof. :D

Before you put too much effort into that, I'd find out the history of Cycle Cat prior to it being owned by Chris Calovini.

It's a good business lesson of what NOT to do.
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