> We do monitor the group closely and will
> step in as soon as we see a discussion heading off topic.
This is pretty much what I meant.
7x10 is considdered a 'gerneral store' where the guys sit around and
shoot the s__t, mostly about the lathe, but also mills, differences,
how to run them, how to select tools, how to cut parts, electronics,
welding, heat treating and any questions about tools, machining or
pretty much any thing you would do in a shop.
BasicStamps is self monitored. The users will ask for off topic
stuff to be stopped.
The CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO list is clear when you sign up, it is about
making machines and the stuff directly related to making them and the
software to use them.
Questions like how to use or select tool bits and cutting speeds and
using the machines are off topic and the moderators are polite but
stick to that format.
As a group we all agreed to that when we signed up and I really
believe the vast majority don't have a problem with it. I certainly
don't and like that there are so many posts daily that are related to
that topic. In fact, more than once, I asked a guy to take his topic
off list. Usually, by offering an explanation of what I thought he
wanted, where to find an answer, and asking that no responses be
posted, not even to say 'thanks' I have also seen some posts in the
fringes that I had an interest in, and gave a real effort to bring
them on topic.
Just the fact that this discussion even made it on this list shows
that it is lightly moderated.
Also, I believe we have discussed it to death and I think it should
be ended. If anyone does want to comment, please feel free to contact
me.
Now, an ON-topic question, I have a T-tech circuit board etcher that
I am planning on putting on e-Bay, software, lisecnsed dongel, the
works.
I would like to replace it with something to do circuit boards, but
my total yearly board use is not really too big. I have done the
iron transfer and like it for small boards, but it does (in my
opinion) have limitations.
What would anyone suggest a novice guy use to make boards ? I have
been using Eagle in a limited fashion and have not ever needed to
exceed the limits of the trial version, so my boards are not too
large.
Dave
(btw, any idea how to price the T-tech unit?)