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| == Sponsor == | | == Sponsor == |
− | | + | Bart Dring |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| * 2014-02-25 - discussion open on member list | | * 2014-02-25 - discussion open on member list |
| * 2014-03-20 - open meeting held at PS1 to discuss the purchase | | * 2014-03-20 - open meeting held at PS1 to discuss the purchase |
| + | * 2014-04-01 - Announced |
| + | * 2014-04-08 - Vote passes |
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| == Background == | | == Background == |
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− | The proposal is to buy a large format CNC router. The current CNC has work area and cutting power limitations that limit it to very small parts and slow speeds. | + | The proposal is to buy a large format CNC router. The current CNC has work area and cutting power limitations that limit it to very small parts and slow speeds. |
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| At an open meeting we discussed (3) possible options. | | At an open meeting we discussed (3) possible options. |
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| * Buy a Shopbot | | * Buy a Shopbot |
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− | The consensus was buying a Shopbot was the most likely option to achieve our goal with minimal risk. A Shopbot is a turnkey solution with a 2 year warranty and has a smaller footprint than industrial machines with similar work areas. The included Shopbot CAM software is basically the same as the smaller machine so certifications will be easier. | + | The consensus was buying a Shopbot was the most likely option to achieve our goal with minimal risk. A Shopbot is a turnkey solution with a 2 year warranty and has a smaller footprint than industrial machines with similar work areas. The included Shopbot CAM software is basically the same as the smaller machine so certifications will be easier. |
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| Extra stuff: | | Extra stuff: |
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| * $400 Electrical | | * $400 Electrical |
| * 10% Buffer for additional shipping and install costs. | | * 10% Buffer for additional shipping and install costs. |
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| + | Quote: [[File:PdfFF76.pdf]] |
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| == Potential Locations == | | == Potential Locations == |
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| * 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional) | | * 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional) |
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− | == Shopbot PRS== | + | == Shopbot PRS == |
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| [[File:Products-PRS.jpg]] | | [[File:Products-PRS.jpg]] |
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| == Language == | | == Language == |
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− | Authorize the board to spend $20,200 on a large format CNC router and related expenses. Authorization expires in 90 days. | + | Authorize the board to spend $20,200 on a large format CNC router and related expenses. Authorization expires in 90 days. |
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| + | PS:1, at the board's discretion, may take out a loan to cover up to the entirety of the purchase. The loan will be through Chase Bank or from a more competitive provider. |
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| == Receipts == | | == Receipts == |
| + | * ShopBot purchase (from wire transfer; RT ticket forthcoming) - $ 16,591.00 |
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| + | Grand total (in progress): $17,407.55 |
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| + | === Additional Purchases === |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=295] - $42.91 |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=343] - $75.67 |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=344] - $30.90 |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=351] - $10.64 |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=352] - $10.64 |
| + | * [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=385] - $44.79 |
| + | * Dust collection system - $600 |
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| + | Additionals total: $216.55 |
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| + | [[Category:Votes]] |
| + | [[Category:2014 Votes]] |