[Jewelry making - Article 00731] - Re: [Orchid] CAD/CAM Milling Machines

[Kevin]

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>     They try to tell you that the machine does everything for you all
>     you have to do is make a picture and the machine will make it for
>     you.

>      They definitly have their place and they can do things that I
>     could never do by hand but they are not a substitute for talent and
>     skill their is no easy way to become a jeweler other than years of
>     practice.

    I always find the conversation here to be interesting to say the
    least and often reminds me of the saying about being like an ostrich
    with your head in the sand. I haven't posted for quite some time but
    do read when I get the chance. There are some EXTREMELY talented
    people on this board, but it continues to amaze me how many discount
    the use of new technology, which I'm sure is only FEAR, and that
    those who use it don't have SKILL ! 

    On the other side, it also astounds me when someone of talent with
    their two hands is discounted by those that use new technologies.
    There's room for all of us and just because one designs and sells
    from pretty pictures using a computer does not make them any less
    talented than one who produces it by hand. The FACT OF THE MATTER is
    that they're just using different TOOLS ( And by the way, I'm one who
    sells from pretty pictures but can do by hand as well). 

    I just think statements that I copied below are pure nonsense and
    those here who are educators should be combining the Old with the New
    or you're just plain old doing your students and our changing
    industry a GREAT disservice. 

    As to the MIll question, there are alot of GREAT mills out there of
    which several have been mentioned.  I've used the MaxNC which is a
    capable mill but will burn alot of time in the learning curve. That's
    okay if you have the time. The TAIG is a much sturdier mill than the
    MaxNC. I've looked at the Roland mills and for the price and how many
    of us are using mills for cutting wax, they are also another GREAT
    choice. I haven't seen the JWX-10 other than pictures, but plan on
    looking at it in NY at the MJSA show.  ModelMaster makes an
    outstanding mill and the model detail is excellant. They do take you
    into another price category but your paying for SERVICE with a
    jewelry specific application. There's nothing wrong with that. I paid
    myself for Gemvision's REVO because of service and ease of operation.
    It fit what I NEEDED IT FOR and was willing to PAY for that
    convenience. But that was just me. As I said, I cut my teeth on the
    MaxNC. The best advice I could give you is to asko yourself some
    empowering questions and be specific with yourself. What kind of
    budget do you have to work with? What are your needs? What kind of
    time do you have to invest in learning to use this technology? Which
    will put you in the black the quickest? 

    Anyways sorry for the long rant, but I guess I just had to say a few
    things since it gets tiresome reading such sillyness at times. 


Sincerely,
Kevin Fertenbaugh
Hasko Jewelers/  KEF Jewelry Designs, Inc.

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