I am thinking about splitting off the workshop area of this blog and moving it into the “The Hobbyist’s Machine Shop” web site. That way the workshop info will be separate from my other family type ramblings. This opens the possibility to let other authors contribute (post) to the blog rather than just make comments on my posts. There is a small core of regular visitors that may be interested. Even if there isn’t, the blog...
Continue reading...North Texas Hobby Board (or Blog)
I sent emails to the posted contact persons for two (as they identify themselves) North Texas home machinist groups. Neither post that they have a web site, just a contact email. I offered to create a free message system (either a Blog or BBS) for North Texas home machinists to contact each other. I don’t intend to start another organization, just a common communication site, since they do not seem to have one. My involvement...
Continue reading...Vectric Software Update
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...
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