Website idea.

[jimbo_cnc]

A fair point, but there were some "Total and Utter Chuffs" that would slag off other members for the prices they quoted without considering that a quoted price is, in english law, an "Invitation to Treat" and as such easily ignored or refused. All this without considering that some other members have commercial or other overheads to meet whilst some are operating for fun from a shed or basement.
I'd prefer an open RFQ section with any such arse cutting up funny being offered a suitable break from forum access, suitable impartial moderation would be required for such a scenario to work,
ATB,
Nick

I wasn't around to see what went on before, but I'm pretty disappointed that I can't get open quotes and discussion in that section. There's lot's of bits and bobs that I would make if the price was right, and that seems like the appropriate forum to discuss eg how to design parts for manufacture.

[dazza]

I personally think the rfq section should have stayed open, the benefits are a Poster could put up a request but overlook or be unsure about certain aspects of the parts required.,it generates debate and a better solution can arise from it like has been the case for me in the past.
the more sensitive folks could still pm their quotes and advice if they chose.

[magicniner]

I personally think the rfq section should have stayed open

That would have been a sensible option, one request for 3-Axis milling work had internal corner radii of .5mm in a fairly deep pocket, but only after my effort to steer the requester as his drawing initially required square internal corners in a 3-Axis job ;-)

[magicniner]

I've just looked at the RFQ section again and I think there's scope for a Request For Help With Requests For Quote section where no quotes are allowed but the requester might be helped to hone their request to the point where it makes sense/is possible/contains enough of a specification for a quote.
I've tried helping by PM but to no avail and have now given up :-(