by AlaskaStar » Sat May 31, 2008 4:50 am
Hey,
Update:
I have been 'Microsofted' once more. I was converting my CAD drawings from R14, into SolidWorks 2007, to do from 2D to 3D, and set up for a file to send out for machining....and now everything is randomized data on the drive. Thanks Bill Gates! (NOT!!!!)
So I have to carve out of wood or plastic. Wood and me don't get along. Wood tries to split every time, and my machining abilities are limited, but growing. I purchased 2 lathes, and that will help. Soon, I hope to own a milling machine, I already have the drill press.
A good friend, and mentor died last Sunday. Ed Peace, Professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, passed away, and that hurts. He mentored me for 8 years, and assisted me on my projects for just as long. I assisted him on his projects as well, and after all this time, I still wish I could sit down for one more lunch, and discuss theoretical science, and how to make it reality.
So keeping my hands busy, and my mind occupied, I am working my butt off with this, and trying to pad the wallet through work.
Back to the wood thing, I have to make a pattern from wood, so that one can be made from metal. This will really make things easier. I am not looking forward to burning my eyes out over the computer screen again.
Well, I have an invitation to a free brunch tomorrow morning, and need sleep.
AlaskaStar
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