John,
Based upon Enron, Kmart, and many others making money is not the deciding
factor in whether you are a business. You offer a product for sale. That
makes you a businessman by default. Like it or not. Now if you just posted
your stuff on the web for free I would likely agree that you are not running
a business.
I am not commenting on whether your product is good or bad as I have not
seen your plans. I love the concept of a low cost "starter" CNC package. I
think it is something the hobby sorely needs. I feel many people would be
better served if they got something to start learning with than spent years
in analysis paralysis because this stuff can be so expensive.
Tim
[Denver, CO]
----- Original Message -----
> Tony,
> What you did was a stunt! I have a tax number and I keep records
> of every sale. But I am nonprofit. I retired at 37 and I am now an
> old man of 50. I share my plans and ideas with other. I charge a small
> fee for my plans. I use the money to buy more parts. I work 18 hours
> a day 7 days a week. I love what I am doing. It's my life and I will
> do what I want! So if anyone want to talk Milling Circuit boards I am
> here for that! I am not a businessman, they make money!
>
> John