THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread

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$1700, which is a little high for that machine, but it's rare that you see one restored like that. A 60-year-old model with all original hardware is still in the $1200 range easy with comparable tooling.

I have a larger plan in mind for this...by my estimates, at work we probably spend 10k a year on outsourcing lathe operations. My property is zoned commercial so I'd have the ability to establish a legit LLC and operate it out of my garage. And to be honest, one of the biggest PITA's I have at work is finding machine shops that are reliable, accurate, and timely. Ideally I'd sorta like to start an LLC and do the work I know needs to get done, get paid fairly for it, and have the machinery to do my own projects too. I could probably make the investment back within a year or two, not counting anything else that comes up along the way.

It's a gray area I'd have to bring up with my manager...how much 'design' work I'd be allowed to do on company time, conflict of interest stuff, etc. But it seems like something I could pull off pretty easily.

What I'd expand it into would be a consulting sort of operation, because I know how to do far more than I can supply from the company I work for - in essence, I'd be selling my own product to myself to be packaged into a bigger project. Again, not sure how the legality of that works out, but I don't think it's unreasonable.

But anyway - that's why I'm actively pursuing equipment purchases...
 
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CTeunuch said:
I can set them outside for Colin to grab if he wants to do that for you, I have no idea when I'll be up your way.
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ROBZ95Xj said:
that would be swell and mucho appriciated
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CTeunuch said:
I'll be back out there Wednesday, I'll text dad when I put them outside.
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I GOT YOU ROB.

Also, I have a lathe. That's all I can contribute to the conversation. I don't even have it hooked up.
 
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vetteboy said:
$1700, which is a little high for that machine, but it's rare that you see one restored like that. A 60-year-old model with all original hardware is still in the $1200 range easy with comparable tooling.

I have a larger plan in mind for this...by my estimates, at work we probably spend 10k a year on outsourcing lathe operations. My property is zoned commercial so I'd have the ability to establish a legit LLC and operate it out of my garage. And to be honest, one of the biggest PITA's I have at work is finding machine shops that are reliable, accurate, and timely. Ideally I'd sorta like to start an LLC and do the work I know needs to get done, get paid fairly for it, and have the machinery to do my own projects too. I could probably make the investment back within a year or two, not counting anything else that comes up along the way.

It's a gray area I'd have to bring up with my manager...how much 'design' work I'd be allowed to do on company time, conflict of interest stuff, etc. But it seems like something I could pull off pretty easily.

What I'd expand it into would be a consulting sort of operation, because I know how to do far more than I can supply from the company I work for - in essence, I'd be selling my own product to myself to be packaged into a bigger project. Again, not sure how the legality of that works out, but I don't think it's unreasonable.

But anyway - that's why I'm actively pursuing equipment purchases...
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Yeah, I remember.

If you truly need some good machine shop references I have a few names in the area here and/or can ask my father about some in your area. He used to run one up until a few years ago but now they outsource the machine work as well to local businesses. The shops aren't fly by night stuff that are making high steer arms or junk, they make parts and tooling for molding machines and like.
 
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I'm a machinist guys ;) I machined Dundy's new high steer arm with my grinder and flap wheel last night! I even have this big fancy drill press thingy that I pretend to use and cut 14b's on.
 
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chedisme said:
So I'm going to pick up my new jeep from Jordan before April is out. I'm super pumped.
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I can't wait to watch you destroy this one too.
 
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DB Dave, if we meet up after work one day soon, can I gave you some money to give to Pat to give to Stefan for his truss stuff?
 
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i'm famished.
 
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yup another sick day, prob not the best thing as im gonna request alot of time off tomorow for the summer
 
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picking up these for the truck after work. theyre 20" rims and 32" tires. i hope they fit. they come with the oem chevy center caps which i like better. $650. not a bad deal imo
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Colin can you grab thy hitch from Rob to drop off when you pick up the coils? That is if Rob was super cereal about having that hitch he posted for an XJ.
 
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