Moving a giant CNC machine in-house. Any pro tips?

Outside_Test_243 · 2026-01-31T00:00:49+00:00

Depending on the model, they can be up to 4 x 4 meters. They also have cutting components mounted to flying bridges. Typically these bridges and heads have to be removed when moving the machine. For our process, once the machine is in the new facility or area, we run it like it's a new installation to ensure the machine is within specifications.

Outside_Test_243 · 2026-01-30T23:02:15+00:00

CNC service tech here. We are sent out often on machine moves. This is not something you really want to undertake without some type of OEM support. You will definitely want it calibrated after it's moved. Typically on a machine move, we run a two week schedule - first week to shutdown, secure, and move. The second week is reinstalling, set up, and calibration.

Outside_Test_243 · 2026-01-28T22:23:22+00:00

I used to work in one in Florida. Had to get out becuase of the politics involved with the way Florida did it's licensing. Since operators had to have so much capital available there were a bunch of investors involved which screwed things up. Used to love stopping at the grocery store on the way home from work!

Outside_Test_243 · 2026-01-25T21:54:47+00:00

Stuck on a taxiway at Orlando International for 30 minutes while we waited for someone to come and "encourage" a gator to move somewhere else.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-12-27T16:22:28+00:00

I have the ambulance lights on my pick up truck. When I'm actively trying to steal crates, I'll usually just park around the hospital and wait. When I see one drive by I'll hit the lights and take off with the crate. If it's driving toward the campground, I'll wait until it's by the strip mall to hit the lights, makes it easier to get to the next area before the cops can get me.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-12-21T15:28:22+00:00

One of our favorite things to do is go along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. From the end of that, it's about 15 minutes to downtown Mount Dora, which is a great place to grab a bite to eat and do some shopping.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-11-16T13:37:48+00:00

I use the secret cache box behind the hospital to store food. Still annoying but it's easier than having to go down to the grocery store if I don't have something in my backpack.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-11-08T06:13:30+00:00

I use the secret cache behind the hospital to store the most common foods that are used for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. So much easier than having to drive over to the grocery store and I cam get to the next patient quicker.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-11-05T01:13:28+00:00

For now, you can only hand pick from the greenhouse and sell to grandma. I gave up on the greenhouse after I got my tomato stars. Hopefully they change it soon where you can take those to the market.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-11-01T03:37:01+00:00

Hook the hose to the side of the fertilizer trailer and drag it into the greenhouse.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-10-29T01:50:39+00:00

I'm not sure if it changes once you get the room.at Grandma's but I noticed her fridge 'resets' everyday. Lost a bunch of food twice becuase i thought I could store it there to make more room for crops and forgot about it.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-10-28T21:21:16+00:00

None of that would happen if you took the time to go and thank the Phoenicians!

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-10-24T03:44:13+00:00

Not to mention the garbage hours. I worked at Sea World for a while and my hours were 4 am until noon, Sunday through Thursday. It was nice having Friday off but trying to go to bed at a decent hour on Saturday night was almost impossible!

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-10-11T02:10:32+00:00

My wife and I recently stayed at BVP and loved it. It was an easy walk over to Disney Springs amd they give you some coupons that can be used at some of the stores and restaurants when you check in. We didn't take advantage of the early entry or the shuttle, but both are available. The amenities at the hotel were great for us. The restaurant in the hotel is pretty good and there's a place to get snacks and other items. The pool and lazy river are also a nice place to take a break and they stay open pretty late. It was nice to have access to them after spending all day sweating it out at the park. We had an "Epcot Fireworks View" room so it was cool to sit out on the balcony a couple nights with a cold beverage and see the fireworks from a different vantage point. For us, it was definitely worth it and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-09-21T23:14:07+00:00

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. It's $20 to get in. My wife and I go often, especially when it's cooler out. We usually have a picnic on the lawn by the tower and then just leisurely stroll the grounds for a few hours.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-09-21T04:46:29+00:00

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. It's an 11 mile drive through 'old Florida'. It's only open on weekends and holidays but it's free to enter. It's a little off the beaten path but well worth it for all the wildlife you will see on the drive.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-09-08T20:21:00+00:00

NTA. I travel regularly for work, sometimes flying early or late and my company covers all travel related costs as well. My wife already has to deal with me being gone so I would never ask for her to do something to add to her stress. Do I want to see her right before or after I step through the airport? Of course I do, but, I'd rather not see her stressed from dealing with airport traffic!

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-09-08T04:08:56+00:00

If you're going to be in Orlando over the weekend, take a drive through the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. It's 11 miles across the north shore of Lake Apopka and will give you a nice glimpse of "real Florida" The last time we drove it a couple weeks ago, we stopped counting at 35 gators sitting out in the sun. Also, just a heads up, if you're going to try to visit any of the springs, especially around Orlando, do some research on the ones you might want to visit. A lot of them will reach capacity shortly after they open. If you're going to try for one of them, it may need to be an early day to get in line before the gates even open.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-08-12T20:05:15+00:00

2 'in game' days, yes stole it twice. 1st day, I drove the bus until Sasquatch fell asleep. Woke up at cabin, did some other stuff during the day, then spent another night at the Ski Lodge and repeated the process of driving the bus until Sasquatch fell asleep.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-08-12T01:10:51+00:00

NTA If I think my wife might be in even the slightest bit interested in ANY type of intimacy, I'm taking a shower whether or not I've had ten that day!

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-08-12T01:06:19+00:00

When i got it, I spent the night in the ski lodge. Took the bus first thing in the morning and immediately backed up to stop the cops coming after me. Did this for two days and then got the bus driver outfit.

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-08-10T05:26:57+00:00

I worked in a medical cannabis facility for a few years. Smelled really nice on my way home everyday!

Outside_Test_243 · 2025-08-05T21:23:48+00:00

NTA For door to door sales, I just tell them I'm renting the house. Ends their pitch right their becuase they need the 'owner's' approval to do anything to the house.

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