Some of you guys are computer sharp and I'd like to run something by you.

I found recently that turning to exact specs can be a real exercise versus
the usual go with the flow turning. It's fabulous for making you learn tool
control.

So, I wonder if there'd be a way to "economically" use the computer to
generate some designs and print them out to use as guides. Note the
"economially" as I know that there are programs to buy that can even
generate Lord of the Rings.

Primarily I'm thinking of flowing curves rather than complex designs.

Charlie B does a lot of CAD stuff but I'm sure he has one of the more
upscale programs.

TomNie

On Thu, 9 Aug 2007 06:43:47 -0400, "Tom Nie" wrote:

Some of you guys are computer sharp and I'd like to run something by you.

I found recently that turning to exact specs can be a real exercise versus
the usual go with the flow turning. It's fabulous for making you learn tool
control.

So, I wonder if there'd be a way to "economically" use the computer to
generate some designs and print them out to use as guides. Note the
"economially" as I know that there are programs to buy that can even
generate Lord of the Rings.

Primarily I'm thinking of flowing curves rather than complex designs.

Charlie B does a lot of CAD stuff but I'm sure he has one of the more
upscale programs.

TomNie

Being sorta low-tech in the shop, I use these for goblets and stuff...

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...936,42958&ap=1


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

On Aug 9, 2:43 am, "Tom Nie" wrote:
Some of you guys are computer sharp and I'd like to run something by you.

I found recently that turning to exact specs can be a real exercise versus
the usual go with the flow turning. It's fabulous for making you learn tool
control.

So, I wonder if there'd be a way to "economically" use the computer to
generate some designs and print them out to use as guides. Note the
"economially" as I know that there are programs to buy that can even
generate Lord of the Rings.

Primarily I'm thinking of flowing curves rather than complex designs.

Charlie B does a lot of CAD stuff but I'm sure he has one of the more
upscale programs.

TomNie


Hello Tom,

I understand you not wanting to buy anything if possible; however,
what you are wanting to do is best done with a program called "3D
Design Pro". This program lets you create shapes and even import
digital images as the starting point. You can print out your final
design and take it to the shop. If you also have Woodturner PRO, you
can import your design into it and create the plans for creating your
design as a segmented vessel. I don't remember the web address
exactly, but I believe that you can get there at this address: http://
www.wooturnerpro.com.

The program isn't very expensive, as I recall, but it is very powerful
as a design tool to do things like you are talking about.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/woodturn.htm

On Aug 9, 9:06 am, Fred Holder wrote:
On Aug 9, 2:43 am, "Tom Nie" wrote:



Some of you guys are computer sharp and I'd like to run something by you.

I found recently that turning to exact specs can be a real exercise versus
the usual go with the flow turning. It's fabulous for making you learn tool
control.

So, I wonder if there'd be a way to "economically" use the computer to
generate some designs and print them out to use as guides. Note the
"economially" as I know that there are programs to buy that can even
generate Lord of the Rings.

Primarily I'm thinking of flowing curves rather than complex designs.

Charlie B does a lot of CAD stuff but I'm sure he has one of the more
upscale programs.

TomNie

Hello Tom,

I understand you not wanting to buy anything if possible; however,
what you are wanting to do is best done with a program called "3D
Design Pro". This program lets you create shapes and even import
digital images as the starting point. You can print out your final
design and take it to the shop. If you also have Woodturner PRO, you
can import your design into it and create the plans for creating your
design as a segmented vessel. I don't remember the web address
exactly, but I believe that you can get there at this address: http://www.wooturnerpro.com.

The program isn't very expensive, as I recall, but it is very powerful
as a design tool to do things like you are talking about.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/woodturn.htm


For some reason the link I posted doesn't seem to work, try this one:
http://www.woodturnerpro.com/

Fred Holder

Fred,

That was great. Thanks so much for your trouble. I downloaded it and will
give it a try. Looks very much like what I'm interested in and the prices
seem reasonable.

Saw your listing in the latest AAW Resource Directory. Thought they did a
fantastic job with it this year. Much improved layout IMHO. Thought the
writeups on Honorary Lifetime Members was cool.

TomNie

"Fred Holder" wrote in message
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On Aug 9, 9:06 am, Fred Holder wrote:
On Aug 9, 2:43 am, "Tom Nie" wrote:



Some of you guys are computer sharp and I'd like to run something by
you.

I found recently that turning to exact specs can be a real exercise
versus
the usual go with the flow turning. It's fabulous for making you learn
tool
control.

So, I wonder if there'd be a way to "economically" use the computer to
generate some designs and print them out to use as guides. Note the
"economially" as I know that there are programs to buy that can even
generate Lord of the Rings.

Primarily I'm thinking of flowing curves rather than complex designs.

Charlie B does a lot of CAD stuff but I'm sure he has one of the more
upscale programs.

TomNie

Hello Tom,

I understand you not wanting to buy anything if possible; however,
what you are wanting to do is best done with a program called "3D
Design Pro". This program lets you create shapes and even import
digital images as the starting point. You can print out your final
design and take it to the shop. If you also have Woodturner PRO, you
can import your design into it and create the plans for creating your
design as a segmented vessel. I don't remember the web address
exactly, but I believe that you can get there at this address:
http://www.wooturnerpro.com.

The program isn't very expensive, as I recall, but it is very powerful
as a design tool to do things like you are talking about.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/woodturn.htm


For some reason the link I posted doesn't seem to work, try this one:
http://www.woodturnerpro.com/

Fred Holder