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Computer design ideas needed

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

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

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mac davis

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: .

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

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Fred Holder

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For some reason the link I posted doesn't seem to work, try this one:

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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

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Tom Nie

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