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    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".
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    Hi Jr,

    I used CadKey and then Key Creator for years. Every year another $$$$ to pay to stay current with unneeded upgrades. I’m not opposed to learning but for a hobby there are limits.

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    Links to some of my plans:

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...965#post105972 OFF-SET TAILSTOCK CENTER PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION

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    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
    Back to the shop.

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    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!
    Dick


    Links to some of my plans:

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...965#post105972 OFF-SET TAILSTOCK CENTER PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION

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

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    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
    Dick


    Links to some of my plans:

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...965#post105972 OFF-SET TAILSTOCK CENTER PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION

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    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
    Back to the shop.

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


    Links to some of my plans:

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...965#post105972 OFF-SET TAILSTOCK CENTER PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION

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    Indeed...Keep on Drafting and Building.
    Cheers, JR
    Back to the shop.

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    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.
    Dick


    Links to some of my plans:

    https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...965#post105972 OFF-SET TAILSTOCK CENTER PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET
    http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION

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