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Tangent Corner / Looking for ideas / advice, i think :)
« on: January 05, 2018, 08:59:08 AM »
Hi all,
many of you will know me from the Mach3 forum, many of you have helped guide me through building various CNC machines etc over the years, thanks
My day-job of some 25 years is coming to an end soon
Before that job I have had two others but all in the same trade (printing/die-cutting) I have naff all qualifications on paper, no degrees, no HND's , no Masters etc
I run my own business part-time as a hobby, the idea was to build it up as a retirement supplement - I have a CNC plasma cutter, CNC mill and a small lathe plus welding kit and small-part powder-coating. I make hanging basket brackets, fire-pits and anything else i can think of to try and bring some cash. It works but not well enough to live on as I'm only 54 and its a fair way to retirement yet.
I really enjoy building machines, have made several at the day-job, PLC control, pneumatic drive and they have all been successful for what they needed to do. These were made before i discovered CNC so I can only guess they would have been far better if built now
I also like making stuff in metal, really enjoy control electronics, panel-building/wiring and associated tomfoolery
Now, my main point - I'm trying to find out if there is anything I can make in a pretty comprehensive workshop, that can be sold for a reasonable return?? Thinking stuff like pre-built CNC control cabinets, CNC kits, small machines??
I know i will have to get another job and that prospect after being continuously employed for 39 years is scaring me sh1tless i must say
But if i can boost my own income on something useful, it may mean only needing a part-time job stacking shelves etc!
I realise its a bit of a cheek asking this sort of question on a forum with so many likeminded people but maybe there is a hole in a market i can fill??
Any suggestions?
many of you will know me from the Mach3 forum, many of you have helped guide me through building various CNC machines etc over the years, thanks
My day-job of some 25 years is coming to an end soon
Before that job I have had two others but all in the same trade (printing/die-cutting) I have naff all qualifications on paper, no degrees, no HND's , no Masters etc I run my own business part-time as a hobby, the idea was to build it up as a retirement supplement - I have a CNC plasma cutter, CNC mill and a small lathe plus welding kit and small-part powder-coating. I make hanging basket brackets, fire-pits and anything else i can think of to try and bring some cash. It works but not well enough to live on as I'm only 54 and its a fair way to retirement yet.
I really enjoy building machines, have made several at the day-job, PLC control, pneumatic drive and they have all been successful for what they needed to do. These were made before i discovered CNC so I can only guess they would have been far better if built now
I also like making stuff in metal, really enjoy control electronics, panel-building/wiring and associated tomfoolery Now, my main point - I'm trying to find out if there is anything I can make in a pretty comprehensive workshop, that can be sold for a reasonable return?? Thinking stuff like pre-built CNC control cabinets, CNC kits, small machines??
I know i will have to get another job and that prospect after being continuously employed for 39 years is scaring me sh1tless i must say
But if i can boost my own income on something useful, it may mean only needing a part-time job stacking shelves etc!I realise its a bit of a cheek asking this sort of question on a forum with so many likeminded people but maybe there is a hole in a market i can fill??
Any suggestions?