Sunday, May 29, 2011

Machinist School - free math classes


Fractions - Trigonometry - Calculus - NEED HELP???????
How about starting with 3+2=5 and working up through calculus at your own pace for FREE?

Here's the link:

http://www.khanacademy.org/

You Can Do It!







































Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Machinist School likes Thing-O-Matic 3D Printer


Some call it Stereolithography. Others call it Rapid Prototyping. What it is: a 3 dimensional printer. It makes plastic things using computer drawings as the guide.
Machinist School says, "Making plastic parts just got easier!" Check this out:
A 3D printer ..... draw it, print it. Make plastic doodads. Thingomatic is a $1,300 build it yourself kit from MakerBot.


http://store.makerbot.com/makerbot-thing-o-matic.html











A good 3D drafting program with excellent free/online video tutorials.




Of course, to drill a hole through a concrete wall, you still need a drill. But if you need a plastic knob for your radio, this could be a solution.