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Posted: 2 Dec 2019 03:40 pm

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" There is something satisfying about low/no tech solutions,
and it is actually one of the things that keeps me enthusiastic about MRR."

Hi Tom

I often get really grumpy ... :f:

... if I have to grudgingly put down my Archimedes drill ... :old dude:

... and reluctantly admit that for SOME things :!:

electric could be a step forward.

Having said that though ...

... how on Earth did we discover electricity ?
Not using a computer !! (_!_)

Perhaps Freerails needs an 'Anti-Technology Thread'. :shocked:

We could ban all 'Techies' from Posting in it ... (_!_)

... & only discuss "low/no tech solutions" ! :rah:

I guess you & Doug would sign up ! [toast]

I wonder if there are any other Luddites lurking around here ?

Si.

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Posted: 2 Dec 2019 03:53 pm

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Si. wrote:
Perhaps Freerails needs an 'Anti-Technology Thread'. :shocked:

We could ban all 'Techies' from Posting in it ... (_!_)

... & only discuss "low/no tech solutions" ! :rah:

I guess you & Doug would sign up ! [toast]

I wonder if there are any other Luddites lurking around here ?

Si,

I think anyone that does MRR has to have a little Luddite in them.

I'm not against technology,
I just find that at times I prefer not to use it.

I'm still thinking about,
paper cutters, 3D-printers (especially resin) laser cutters, CNC mills, etc.

But I spend a LOT of time on computers,
and find working with wood and foam and glue and paint ... kind of relaxing.

Chances are pretty good,
that I will end up investing in at least one of these gizmos at some point,
because I'm a little tired of flimsy construction on small parts.

It would almost be worth it just to get usable inside window sashes.

Tom

Posted: 2 Dec 2019 07:02 pm

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As for me, I do admit to using DCC and an electric drill with attachments,
but that's just for sharpening the chisel!

I suppose guilt and conscience,
will force me to have another look at Tinkercad at some time.

Probably when I next run out of pencils or graph paper,
but if I even begin to understand it I reckon that will be a miracle!

:old dude:

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Posted: 30 Apr 2020 11:04 pm

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" But I spend a LOT of time on computers,
and find working with wood and foam and glue and paint ... kind of relaxing. "

Hi Tom

I know exactly what you mean. :boogie:

I need to CUT BACK on computer time ...

... NOT end up spending MORE TIME on them ! :time:

Whittling wood & Dremeling die-casting, is rewarding & very 'analog' !! :mex:

Si.

Posted: 5 May 2020 05:43 pm

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OK, in Tenere they made incredible cave-paintings some time ago,
and I pay credit to all those who still cling to these techniques nowadays.

But this thread is about paper-cutting machines, CAD,
and now the newest, laser cutting.

Having seen a video on YouTube featuring a small 'Insma' 3000mW laser engraver/cutter,
they sell at Bangood for roughly 100 bucks, I ordered one,
which cost me 110€ +13.20€ customs.

It arrived today,
and I proudly present you the first window frames,
cut from 0.5mm architectural cardboard:

The windows are 1cm x 1cm in size.
This fine structure cannot be achieved with a cutter.

I still have to figure out how to set the correct '.dxf' file format,
the software that comes with it can manage.

It will lead to a better cut of the vertical lines.
The drawing it worked from was a standard '.bmp'.

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Posted: 24 May 2020 08:08 am

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A friend who is a master at building intricately detailed house models in TT scale,

from paper without any mechanical help,

finally gave in and asked me to make that rooftop decoration of a vintage house for him:

The material is 0.2mm heavy coloured paper.

The outer positioning frame will be removed later.

Total dimension is 10.5 x 16.5mm²

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Posted: 26 Feb 2021 01:17 pm

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This has been a most interesting Thread to catch up on just now.

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