Doug,

I really need to critique my terminology. What I should have said is that I have a $70 per hour charge, not wage. That amount is intended cover my overhead and salary.

I hear ya David...I don't know that we are not so far gone in our importation role in the world that we will ever recover from it....until of course...the tide changes and the import product is costing more than it could be made state side...unfortunately by then, the production equip and knowledge will be gone.

I fear for this country and our children (grandchildren). So few are being trained in the trades, know how to make anything. And now with so many computer related jobs going offshore, what are these young folks going to do to make a living??

I do believe that we are all responsible to make whatever difference we can, even if just one item out of 10 today...maybe tomorrow it can be 2 out of 10 and so on and so on!

Sometimes it is OK to put what is right before profits...especially if one is making $220 per hour (I would think).

Of course, now that I'm an engraver (I did spell that right, right?), I can change my song and dance and think more about how to bank the green!

Doug

Doug,

Welcome aboard!

I might be interested in a used dust collector if you have one for sale now. :-)

Used dust collection...where were you about two months ago...I finally got rid of the last 3 that I had available....had something like 10- four baggers avail at one time. I have gone to one 25hp central unit now....

Doug

Doug,

Too little, too late.

Your new setup sounds great, I bet your loving it.