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  1. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    metalfixer,

    Great information, thank you for sharing!

    I've purchased 2 of these so far, some tips:

    1. Purchase from a place that lets you walk their yard to pick the actual container. (Or...
  2. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    In my area, the taller ones are $300-$500 more. I would have gotten a taller or longer one but the container I got was $2,400 and that is less than IRS limit of $2,500 capital expense for being able...
  3. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    Sorry for late replies!

    imperial90303,

    I marked where the tie downs are located in the wall but I would have to cut through paneling to get to them. I probably would not move it with mill on...
  4. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    Meant to update on this earlier but been busy and getting prototyping on my product complete has been my priority.
    Pics of how it turned out:
    ...
  5. Thread: Smart Cool

    by Chris-AETT
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    Re: Smart Cool

    I'm a new user, Tormach 1100 with the Smartcool/Mutli cool.

    With that I'm no expert but getting the setup right has been a real pain. Can't get it to reliably point at tool tip and when the...
  6. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    jwatte,

    Thanks for the reply and input.

    Think I'm stuck with my clearance issue on sides. Probably would have been wise to put back of mill against side of container instead of back wall and...
  7. I used white chipboard for panels, hopefully they...

    I used white chipboard for panels, hopefully they hold up to coolant. You're right on it being tight on sides, think I only have 9" clearance on each side. Am going to add a vent fan on top right...
  8. Re: - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    Thanks!

    I'm outside of Houston in Waller. Hill country over in Austin is a nice place.
  9. - Shipping Container Machine Shop w/PCNC 1100

    Hi Everyone,

    So I've lurked and read and learned and lurked some more long enough! This all came about because of a design I have been working on for close to 3 years which evolved to a point I...
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Rekd,

    Back in high school I took machine shop. After the Marine Corps I was hired as an apprentice service technician and we rebuilt the worst condition machines the OEM could find. Sort of...
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hello All,

    My name is Chris and I have been lurking here over a year as I prepared to quit my job, order equipment and start up a shop.

    I've spent time as a manual machinist, service...
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