I've recently setup a 'Kitchen Counter Factory' which includes a Shapeoko desktop cnc mill, and a Makerbot Replicator2 3D printer. There is a substantial learning curve involved in using the machines properly. I'll share what I'm learning here and I hope those of you who are either learning yourself, or have been doing this awhile will contribute also. This technology can empower Hawaii even more than the other 49 states in that if we can make products here some of our shipping charges can be reduced. 

I want to create products of my own, but when the machines are idle they're not helping anybody so if you need the customization or precision that either of these machines can provide then I'd be happy to assist.