Sporty-Tex Should we give it a go?

The Bumper · April 12th, 2012, 07:44 PM

Just curious if you have made a decision on what you're going to do as far as your equipment purchase?
Thanks!

eetherman · April 12th, 2012, 10:13 PM

Just snagged another Javelin to get me through the next few months. Should be here next week. Think were gonna save up for what we really need. Thinking about ordering a new screw compressor one that will run at least run 3 machines. That's a little expensive but gets us on the right path.

The Bumper · April 12th, 2012, 10:18 PM

Right on man that's awesome. Good to be conservative with the $$$ until it's just too darn busy to not get something bigger if needed.
Congrats!

Binkspot · April 12th, 2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eetherman

Just snagged another Javelin to get me through the next few months. Should be here next week. Think were gonna save up for what we really need. Thinking about ordering a new screw compressor one that will run at least run 3 machines. That's a little expensive but gets us on the right path.

Best of luck to you, sure it will meet your needs and give you more time to make an educated choice.

Its not mentioned very often but its the little things that nickel and dime you when buying equipment. Its not just the capital purchase to consider.

Lets say you purchase an new machine for $50k, that's all that's on your mind. Now add the shipping, maybe a forklift rental, new compressor, air piping, chiller, electrical, electrician, install expenses, disruption of normal work, more or new screens, etc. You could easily add another $10k-$20k to the purchase price.

GraphicDisorder · April 12th, 2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Binkspot

Best of luck to you, sure it will meet your needs and give you more time to make an educated choice.

Its not mentioned very often but its the little things that nickel and dime you when buying equipment. Its not just the capital purchase to consider.

Lets say you purchase an new machine for $50k, that's all that's on your mind. Now add the shipping, maybe a forklift rental, new compressor, air piping, chiller, electrical, electrician, install expenses, disruption of normal work, more or new screens, etc. You could easily add another $10k-$20k to the purchase price.

Agreed, I spent around 10k on some electrical/gas line work/lifts/more lights and so on. Some of which i counted on some of which was more than I thought it would cost but hey, worth every penny.