OK, enough about that. I only wanted people who may be moderated to
realize they haven't done anything wrong, it isn't personal, and it
isn't permanent.
And Dave, it is bad form to hijack a thread. ;') Start another with
your question, please.
Steve, the moderator
--- Dave Mucha <
dave_mucha@...> wrote:
> > 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?)
>
>
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