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Message: [QUOTE="John Ranes II CPF GCF, post: 951730, member: 3245"] AK, Ed is correct, in that knowing more information would be helpful when sharing advice on these questions. However I will assume that because you are examining a saw and a CMC, that you are planning a sizable store front business? [i][b]1.) Thoughts on shop lighting? (LED? Fluorescent? Track? Regressed?) [/b][/i][b][/b] -- A mixture of lighting source is nice for the retail and workshop areas of your business. Brightness is more important in the fitting area while the design area can incorporate a mix. Rob Markoff's lighting class is useful. [b][i]2.) Saw and chopper? Or will a saw cut it? (pun intended)[/i][/b] -- Both have advantages. If you are a framer focusing on Package Pricing specials, being able to cut your own and a variety of mouldings is important. As has been posted, a "dirty room" and a dust collector are priorities. Do a SEARCH on dust collecting systems on this forum to learn more. [b][i]3.) Please share how/where you store your finished pieces until your clients pick them up? I have a few "brilliant" ideas, but I'd like to hear yours.[/i][/b] -- Many new shops start off displaying their customers work and after some time abandon the idea. It has more negatives than positives, several which have been identified in the posts above. Blank spaces...why is my piece not hanging with the others?... Potential damage... just a few. By storing work and unwrapping the finished project, you also get more of the "first reaction" experience as well. [b][i]4.) Rent the new Wizard 9000 or purchase outright? [/i][/b] -- Although this might be Wizards best CMC, I like many would opt for a Valiani CMC. Keep in mind that when some use the word "lease", they mean rent. A true lease can be a good option. I would also look around at a used Valiani machine. I have seen several for sale on the Grumble, Craig's List and the PPFA Framers Corner. The flat economic conditions make this a perfect time to buy a used CMC. We also use a three tiered storage unit for customers work similar to that pictured. We line each slot with foam board strips to provide a clean cushion and protect the wrapped pieces as they are added or removed from these storage bins. John [/QUOTE]

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