My Dream Came True Today

shilala · 02-22-2012, 05:27 PM

I finally made the move to order my CNC machine for my shop.
I picked the PRSstandard BT48 with a 4' powerstick, digitizer probe, casters, and all the rest of the options that made sense.
The lady who was helping me talked me out of a bunch of things and turned me around altogether on what I was going to do.

This is what she looks like...

It will make absolutely anything the mind can conjure, beit out of wood, plastics or aluminum. It'll take a lot of work out of my humidor building, allow me to make all the cabinetry and custom woodwork for the house and basement (when I finish it) and can copy anything that's already been made.

Lots of people make specialty signs and stuff like that, that's not really what I'm after. But the abilty to work those sorts of components into hardwoods, that really piques my interest.
I'll be able to make all sorts of humidors that literally have never been done before, or even attempted. I have about a zillion ideas swimming in my head.

I'm currently reworking the entire shop to accept an air cleaner, dust collector, new lighting, cabinetry, and all my new tools. I just picked up a Sawstop Table Saw and a Powermatic 2800 drill press that round out my tools.
I should be completely done and cranking stuff out in the next couple months, although I still have a ton of work to do. I'm just about done pulling wire, then I can insulate, cover the walls, and finish the cabinets, shelving, workbench and the nesting roller worktable that'll sit under my workbench.

It's the shop of my dreams, something I never thought would happen. Why God is so good to me, I'll never know.

GTsetGO · 02-22-2012, 05:31 PM

nice grab.

but holy big picture batman.

shilala · 02-22-2012, 05:32 PM

I just fixed the pic. Wow, it was huge. It was 300 dpi, I had to smaller it.

fencefixer · 02-22-2012, 05:33 PM

Nice!!! With all that hi-tech stuff you got I bet you could do plastic surgery on the side as well.

I know a few females who'd be interested, just let me know!

gnukfu · 02-22-2012, 05:35 PM

That is great Scott! Glad to see things going good for you!

Ashcan Bill · 02-22-2012, 05:40 PM

That's one beautiful machine! I'd be like a kid at Christmas with that. And having the room to set it up right - ahhhh.

CRIMPS · 02-22-2012, 05:39 PM

Awesome, Scott! Wood working has become a bit of a passion of mine as well. So, I can just imagine the gears turning inside your head right now.

Congrats!

14holestogie · 02-22-2012, 05:47 PM

Very nice, Scott. My late brother was extremely proud of the years he put in building his dream shop. Here's a small part of it.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...type=3&theater

kelmac07 · 02-22-2012, 05:50 PM

Congrats Scott!! I see many hours of bliss in your future.

Not to mention the weird sh!t you will create.

joeobx · 02-22-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Congrats Scott!! I see many hours of bliss in your future.

Not to mention the weird sh!t you will create.

It looks great Scott, by the way where do you buy your wood from.......I want to buy stock in the company

shilala · 02-22-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

It looks great Scott, by the way where do you buy your wood from.......I want to buy stock in the company

LOL.
I just found two sawmills right near me that have great stuff at reasonable prices. They don't have exotics, but I can already get that stuff at good prices.
There's a place here by home and I was pricing their stuff the other night. For one board 1" thick, 9" wide and 10' long, dark walnut, $144.00.
I can buy a trailer full of rough cut oak for that and still have money left for a Whopper and fries.
It's tough around here!!!

joeobx · 02-22-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

LOL.
I just found two sawmills right near me that have great stuff at reasonable prices. They don't have exotics, but I can already get that stuff at good prices.
There's a place here by home and I was pricing their stuff the other night. For one board 1" thick, 9" wide and 10' long, dark walnut, $144.00.
I can buy a trailer full of rough cut oak for that and still have money left for a Whopper and fries.
It's tough around here!!!

Scott, exotics are beautiful but a good looking piece of oak crafted with love and inspiration is like comfort food......it just seems right. Some of the best looking furniture / tables/ cabinets I've seen are made out of good ole American oak. I'm sure you have some wild ideas floating around in that noggin of yours and I look forward to seeing your work.

cort · 02-22-2012, 09:45 PM

That beast is sexier than you in your favorite purple speedo.

Have fun brotha!

02-22-2012, 06:31 PM

Awesome Scott! I would be creating all sorts of crazy thing if I had one.

LostAbbott · 02-22-2012, 06:36 PM

Wow Scott, what a great tool I cannot wait to see what goodies you put out with that.
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02-22-2012, 06:37 PM

Very nice Scott

SvilleKid · 02-22-2012, 06:37 PM

I'm jealous! But glad you were able to make this happen! Great things to come, no doubt!

hotreds · 02-22-2012, 06:39 PM

Happy for ya, brother!

Bill86 · 02-22-2012, 06:43 PM

Very nice Scott! Can't wait what it creates

Scottw · 02-22-2012, 06:57 PM

Best of luck with it bro!

02-22-2012, 05:27 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	My Dream Came True Today I finally made the move to order my CNC machine for my shop. I picked the PRSstandard BT48 with a 4' powerstick, digitizer probe, casters, and all the rest of the options that made sense. The lady who was helping me talked me out of a bunch of things and turned me around altogether on what I was going to do. This is what she looks like... It will make absolutely anything the mind can conjure, beit out of wood, plastics or aluminum. It'll take a lot of work out of my humidor building, allow me to make all the cabinetry and custom woodwork for the house and basement (when I finish it) and can copy anything that's already been made. Lots of people make specialty signs and stuff like that, that's not really what I'm after. But the abilty to work those sorts of components into hardwoods, that really piques my interest. I'll be able to make all sorts of humidors that literally have never been done before, or even attempted. I have about a zillion ideas swimming in my head. I'm currently reworking the entire shop to accept an air cleaner, dust collector, new lighting, cabinetry, and all my new tools. I just picked up a Sawstop Table Saw and a Powermatic 2800 drill press that round out my tools. I should be completely done and cranking stuff out in the next couple months, although I still have a ton of work to do. I'm just about done pulling wire, then I can insulate, cover the walls, and finish the cabinets, shelving, workbench and the nesting roller worktable that'll sit under my workbench. It's the shop of my dreams, something I never thought would happen. Why God is so good to me, I'll never know. __________________

02-22-2012, 05:31 PM	#2
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: My Dream Came True Today nice grab. but holy big picture batman. __________________ Modded Mustangs

02-22-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: My Dream Came True Today I just fixed the pic. Wow, it was huge. It was 300 dpi, I had to smaller it. __________________

02-22-2012, 05:33 PM	#4
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Nice!!! With all that hi-tech stuff you got I bet you could do plastic surgery on the side as well. I know a few females who'd be interested, just let me know!

02-22-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: My Dream Came True Today That is great Scott! Glad to see things going good for you! __________________ Curious George

02-22-2012, 05:40 PM	#6
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: My Dream Came True Today That's one beautiful machine! I'd be like a kid at Christmas with that. And having the room to set it up right - ahhhh.

02-22-2012, 05:39 PM	#7
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Awesome, Scott! Wood working has become a bit of a passion of mine as well. So, I can just imagine the gears turning inside your head right now. Congrats! __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

02-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#8
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Very nice, Scott. My late brother was extremely proud of the years he put in building his dream shop. Here's a small part of it. http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...type=3&theater __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

02-22-2012, 05:50 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Congrats Scott!! I see many hours of bliss in your future. Not to mention the weird sh!t you will create. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-22-2012, 09:45 PM	#13
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: My Dream Came True Today That beast is sexier than you in your favorite purple speedo. Have fun brotha!

02-22-2012, 06:31 PM	#14
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Dream Came True Today Awesome Scott! I would be creating all sorts of crazy thing if I had one.

02-22-2012, 06:36 PM	#15
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Wow Scott, what a great tool I cannot wait to see what goodies you put out with that. Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2012, 06:37 PM	#16
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Dream Came True Today Very nice Scott

02-22-2012, 06:37 PM	#17
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: My Dream Came True Today I'm jealous! But glad you were able to make this happen! Great things to come, no doubt! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-22-2012, 06:39 PM	#18
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Happy for ya, brother! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#19
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Very nice Scott! Can't wait what it creates __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

02-22-2012, 06:57 PM	#20
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: My Dream Came True Today Best of luck with it bro! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."