I made my granddaughter’s first year birthday present. You can see it here in the picture. It is one of the first projects to be totally finished after being carved on my home made HB2, 3-D router. I thought about making this when she was first born, a year ago. But the HB2 was still in the design stages. I did think at the time this was the sort of thing that would be perfect...
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Mouse Replacement
Today I finaly ordered something I have wanted to try for a long time. Some call it a replacement for the mouse. Others say it it is just an alternative to the mouse. Still others simply hate it. It is a Wacom pen tablet. I ordered the very cheapest version of this highly rated brand name product. Total cost under $70.00 and is called the Bamboo. If I realy get hooked on this pen input...
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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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I have been having a great time posting over in the Vectric Forum. That’s the place where the software I use for the lithophanes and wood carving came from. If you like the little projects I have shown, take a cruise through the galleries in the forums. There are a lot of great looking projects on display. Also a lot of good ideas for future projects for me! ~ Dan’l
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