The Vectric Software that I use for 3D carving and engraving design with my CNC machines (and the main reason for HB2) has just published a new creative design program named ASPIRE. It is kind of a blend and update to their previous products with additional creative ability for 3D designs. For a look-see follow this LINK.
Continue reading...Dual Boots and 64 Bits
No, it’s not about wearing two pairs of boots at the same time. It is a computer start-up term. I have been doing it for quite some time, almost since I started playing with computers in the dark ages. What it means is that a computer is set up with two (or more) operating systems and at the time of starting up the computer, the operator has a choice as to what (which) operating system...
Continue reading...40 and 4 mo
Gloria and I have past number 40 (years) of togetherness. Yes, that means legally married October 12, 1968, just a little while ago. Since “going steady” in HS its been 45+ years! Included in the picture is 4 month (+) old Tessa Danielle Kautz the latest result of continuing the family line. She’ll remember our 50Th anniversary, but this picture will be a reminder she was there for the 40Th. God bless the little children.
Continue reading...Proxxon IB/E
Just received two of the Proxxon professional rotary tools (IB/E) last night. One I will use for testing and design a mount for the CNC HB2 machine. The other is inventory for the THMStore. First impression is WOW! This is one very nice high speed hand tool. It does deserve the title “professional.” This tool is amazingly quite, far less noise than say a well oiled sewing machine. It makes the competition sound like a tornado siren....
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