I have discovered some cool software is being produced using Java as the programming language. The reason for the use of the Java software platform is so it can run on multiple operating systems. The product is a 3D CAD/CAM jewelry design program called 3Design CAD produced in France. I am not endorsing this CAD product in any way, shape or form. I only know what I read in an advertising promotion. So take that...
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A Hot Box
This is a new addition to my workshop. It is a high temperature (2250 degrees) kiln that I intend to put to a lot of good use. It’s a Paragon E-12T with a rather fancy programmable controller for precision heat control. My main intention is to use it for lost wax mold making but with its heat range there are many other arts and crafts application I will be trying. It’s not big enough for...
Continue reading...A Mouse Tail (Lesson Learned)
A funny thing happened on the way to starting my computer. That paraphrase is so old (1960’s) most people don’t know it is one. Actually what happened to me wasn’t so funny until the end. Then I laughed at myself. I started my computer the day after I brought all my bookkeeping up to date on my computer. This was December 1st. The computer had been working flawlessly all of the previous day while I...
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I am not a “professional” photographer. Professional means earning a living through photography. The title does not automatically indicate the “quality” of the photographs produced are any better than the “amateur” photographer can create. There is an implication that to be a “professional” one must be an excellent photographer since someone is willing to pay for your work. That is not true. Let me make this comparison: There are many “professional” race car drivers and...
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