MT1 Tool Extractor..Sherline or Small Lathe..Prints

**Paul Jones** · Jul 7, 2020, 08:43 PM

JR,
I too have not upgraded my TurboCAD. It is the last 64-bit version running on Windows 10 I will buy. The only thing I had to change was the TurboCAD finest line widths displays to be seen easily on my 4k computer screens. BTW, Windows 10 comes with a simple 3D CAD app for drawing objects and exporting STL files for 3D printing. It the free Microsoft 3D Builder found under the drop down menu "Windows Accessories".
Paul

**jjr2001** · Jul 8, 2020, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the tip Paul, I did not know that existed. Tinkercad is similar but browser based and who knows when Autodesk will make it a subscription.
I have Alibre for solid work and need to spend more time learning it. Looks real good so far. I did not buy the full version but I think this "limited" version will work for me and it was in a reasonable price range for hobbyists.

Dick, the constant upgrade thing just makes more work for me. Frequently I just use what I have on my computer since these programs are really at a great level at this time. Back in the day it was a good idea to get new versions every now and again but I don't upgrade much now.

Computing is good!

Cheers, JR

**old_toolmaker** · Jul 8, 2020, 10:01 AM

jjr2001,

Thanks for directing me to YouTube for LibreCad tutorials. I found some great videos and I learned a lot in 1 hour. I don’t feel like a “deer in the headlights” and that is progress!

**jjr2001** · Jul 8, 2020, 06:06 PM

Indeed, There are some very good Youtube tutorials out there and some are very entertaining also.
Cheers, JR

**old_toolmaker** · Jul 8, 2020, 07:04 PM

jjr2001,
I learned more today than I ever expected. This is the kick start I needed. I now feel quite confident I will do great with LibreCad!
Thanks

**jjr2001** · Jul 11, 2020, 03:47 PM

That's great Dick, Making the drawings is half the fun and I find a lot of re-work or bad parts
are prevented with good drawings.

Cheers, JR

**old_toolmaker** · Jul 11, 2020, 06:04 PM

You are so right, JR
I enjoy drawing. It is the tool designer in me.

**jjr2001** · Jul 14, 2020, 08:35 AM

Indeed...Keep on Drafting and Building.
Cheers, JR

**old_toolmaker** · Jul 14, 2020, 07:00 PM

jjr2001,
I intend to keep drawing and practicing a little each day. I am getting a little more proficient each day and when I run into a wall I ask google for help. I have also been keeping a notebook to record how I did certain actions that were not intuitive or obvious. That has been good for reinforcement.

**jjr2001** · Jul 14, 2020, 07:16 PM

Awesome. I do about the same thing.....now where did I put that note!
Usually I will make a text file or MS Word file and save it on my HD.
If you find something you like on the net, such on Goggle, you can simply highlite it (including pictures) and paste it into MS Word
and usually come up with a nice document for future reference. I do that a lot!
It is a good thing to do since a lot of stuff disappears over time. Especially pictures posted on the likes of PhotoBucket.

Cheers, JR