I have an angle grinder and I have a Foredom rotary grinder. I'm set up very nicely for working on small parts with the little table saw and band saw. I also have a Taig mini mill.
It's not practical for me to order pre cut metal because I'm not always sure what I want or what I need to do. I'm also very busy there would be no time to make friends and ask for favors. I do know someone with a full machine shop and giant 5 axis CNC but he's a pro and it's not nearby. I ask questions when I see him but I try not to be a pest. It's worth it to me to have the tools.
I have a commercial space. Noise is not a problem but space is. My next studio will have room for a large shop.
It's not practical for me to order pre cut metal because I'm not always sure what I want or what I need to do. I'm also very busy there would be no time to make friends and ask for favors. I do know someone with a full machine shop and giant 5 axis CNC but he's a pro and it's not nearby. I ask questions when I see him but I try not to be a pest. It's worth it to me to have the tools.
I have a commercial space. Noise is not a problem but space is. My next studio will have room for a large shop.