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  1. EPaxx

    CAD Recommendations for Mac?

    Thanks......there's really nothing too difficult in either of those 2 models........ it's just learning how to do it. I really like this youtube channel of Lars Chistensen . He has a tonne of Fusion 360 and he makes sure that he explains all that he is doing and the why of it. Also encourages...
  2. EPaxx

    CAD Recommendations for Mac?

    I really really like Fusion 360, especially as I get more acquainted with what it's able to do. And one o the things I like most about becoming more acquainted is the plethora of Youtube videos available to show how to do anything I've wanted to learn to do. I have started drawing up the things...
  3. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    PS. I think it was listed for a total of 27 hrs. I was lucky enough to have sent my message within 30 minutes of it being listed.
  4. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    Got it for $1200. They sent me a message and told me because I was the 1st to inquire that they were giving me till noon of that day to say “Yay” or “Nay” before they would offer it to several other “very interested” parties. Even though they sent the message at 9:30am, I didn’t see the message...
  5. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    Good catch on that Tom. Didn't clue in on that.
  6. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    Well.......I did it! I actually purchased my 1st milling machine. A King KC-20VS, (which is identical to the Grizzly G0704). Came up on Kijiji a few days ago and I contacted the owner immediately and after a few exchanges via messages with photos included I made the decision to e-transfer the...
  7. EPaxx

    CAD Recommendations for Mac?

    f +1 That is actually what I use. There are a tonne of youtubers that are always posting tips and how to's on it and I can always find out how to do whatever it is that I'm wanted to do with it. I've used it to draw out my plans for several of my projects. I actually drew up a spinning top...
  8. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    Thanks for the thought Tom........ it is outside my price range and as much as I'd love it, I gotta keep my Mrs. Paxx happy!!!
  9. EPaxx

    CAD Recommendations for Mac?

    A freebie that is really quite powerful and has quite a few features, is used a tonne in the 3D printer world, as well as other places, is one made by AutoDesk, the makers of AutoCad, Fusion360 and so on. The link is HERE. Name is TinkerCad. It is one that if one ever gets to want to move on to...
  10. EPaxx

    1st Milling Machine......which

    Tom......... That I didn't know!!!! I have a 70's era RockWell drill press. I need to do the bearing on it and build a table that is more useful, but it is a good drill press!! I will have to start including horizontal mills in my perusing!!! Thanks!!!!
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