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    Yes, Yes Yes! Thanks, Ross. Must have...

    Yes, Yes Yes!

    Thanks, Ross.
    Must have clicked the cmyk button unknowingly.
    Now that it is set for RGB it is working again.

    Thanks.
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    Cannot Vector

    Hello. I have several drawings that I have used for years that are set for vector engraving. However, when I now send the drawing to the ULS laser, the drawing comes out in light black and the...
  3. I second Ted Reischl. Learning and running the...

    I second Ted Reischl. Learning and running the cnc is the easiest part of any operation. T
    The hardest part is marketing and selling your products / services.

    Questions you need to ask...
  4. Mayo, you are right to try the higher end shows. ...

    Mayo, you are right to try the higher end shows. That is where the money is. The cheaper shows are cheap for a reason. No one makes much money there, so they can't charge much. I think that the...
  5. I have done art & craft shows for over 10 years. ...

    I have done art & craft shows for over 10 years. In the beginning that was my only income and I know of several people on the circuit that it is also their only income. To make good money at a show...
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    I deal with many different companies such as...

    I deal with many different companies such as physical stores tiny to medium size, websites and catalogs. I offer the first two samples for free, however that is for my personalized products only. ...
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    Yes, I make money with my cnc machines. Yes, I...

    Yes, I make money with my cnc machines. Yes, I am able to them busy.

    The big question is what products are you planning an making with them. That would help to determine what type of machine...
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    I would use the ideas above plus also do some...

    I would use the ideas above plus also do some foot work. Visit the businesses surrounding your new place and introduce yourself. Let them know what you can do and if they are interested, leave a...
  9. Stephen, I am in the Ferguson area. 10 minutes...

    Stephen, I am in the Ferguson area. 10 minutes from the airport, 2 miles from UMSL. PM me.
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    I have had a problem like this sometimes and what...

    I have had a problem like this sometimes and what I found is that there was a small node on the drawing that I couldn't see until i was zoomed way in.
    This could be creating the issue. Check out...
  11. I have had good results by altering the product. ...

    I have had good results by altering the product. Looks really good in the pic, just like it should.

    I have problems with light bouncing off of the high gloss lacquer that I use for my products....
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    I have never done an order that large. What I...

    I have never done an order that large. What I have done is to use my CNC to carve the shape on the product with varying depths if needed into a piece of 3/4" MDF. I was able to use this jig...
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    I calculate signs by knowing the price of the...

    I calculate signs by knowing the price of the materials and upcharge at least 10% for those. Calculate the amount of time needed for the design. YOu can do a rough guesstimate. Multiply the time...
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    The 20 hp has a 3" inlet and the 10 hp has a 2...

    The 20 hp has a 3" inlet and the 10 hp has a 2 1/2" inlet. Both sizes will work as the table has 3 inch pipe. It can be reduced to the smaller if I need to.
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    Yes, I am talking about suction to the table. I...

    Yes, I am talking about suction to the table. I hear people talking about how many hp they have in their vacuum. They will some times throw around large numbers such as 20 - 25 hp, one person said...
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    Regenerative Blower Questions

    I have purchased a used CNC and I need a larger vacuum for it than what came with it. I have a 10hp regenerative blower for my original one. After looking around I have found that is not hp that...
  17. I started to use my laser to do engravings on the...

    I started to use my laser to do engravings on the backs of my puzzles for customers. Then started expanding the add on sales opportunities and came with a whole host of ideas. Now make several...
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    What about making a sign to say "Home is where...

    What about making a sign to say "Home is where the heart is"?
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    I own and drive daily a Dodge Sprinter van. they...

    I own and drive daily a Dodge Sprinter van. they are built with the Mercedes Diesel Turbo engines. Even though fuel is higher than gas, I still do much better than with a traditional van. My...
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    As a regular customer, I would feel slighted that...

    As a regular customer, I would feel slighted that you would give someone a better deal just to maybe get their business. How about all of the business that I have sent your way. Shouldn't I get a...
  21. My opinion is that it is your house. You are the...

    My opinion is that it is your house. You are the one who has to look at it every day. What is your or your boss's opinion? Those are the only ones that count.
    I have seen several rooms where...
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    So they would give a better deal to a new...

    So they would give a better deal to a new customer who has no history than one who has been ordering from them with a history. This kind of marketing just blows my mind. I will sometimes give a...
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    Walt, I agree. However, it took me a couple of...

    Walt, I agree. However, it took me a couple of years to figure it out.

    I also learned that it is not always the the best craftsman nor price that gets the job. It is the best salesperson.

    My...
  24. I made a cooler by going back and forth across...

    I made a cooler by going back and forth across the wall with copper tubing. Used 50 ft going sideways and working up the wall. Then the moisture will roll back down into the tank. On the tank I...
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    I have 3 dust collectors vented outside. Have...

    I have 3 dust collectors vented outside. Have them hooked up to cyclones so all the dust goes to the bags at the bottom. Have been using them for over 2 years and do not see any dust outside the...
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