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.
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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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I have been posting a lot of stuff here in Ramblin’ Dan about my many hobbies and especially about my machine shop. That’s what a personal blog is about… anything I want! Ha! 😆 But I have had questions from some readers about where they are supposed to look for new writings on hobby activities. I have the same thought problem too. Where should I put stuff I want to share; web site, the forum (TEDEX),...
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I have been experimenting with cold cathode lighting for use with the Lithophanes. This is just a setup on the work bench. This looks like it will be a superb method of displaying these carvings. This picture layout is a bit crude but you can see all the parts. Two bulbs on the foil and the high voltage balast in the small shiney box (with ears). It is potted with black tar-like material. The systems is...
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