[Boatanchors] Comarison?

[Michael Tauson]

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:03 AM, Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
> IF I were to do complicated mechanical designs Id have to do it in AutoCad
> and then export to CNC controllers and let the machine shop take it from
> there. Ive plenty of industry experience in that area but not running the
> hardware which I still consider black magic. Id rather have the working end
> of a TIG in my hand.

I prefer gas welding/brazing although I have a micro arc & resistance
welder here as well.  (Computer power supplies are just sooo handy!)

Thus far, I haven't gotten myself into a situation where machining
would be needed for a ham rig but I can see a few places like
fabricated tuning drives where it could prove useful.  The Collins
"Let's see if we can add another gear train somewhere" approach
doesn't appeal to me even though I have the mechanical background and
training to repair things of that order as well as the engineering (ME
& EE, though no degrees) background to design them if need be.

Thank you, sir.

BEst regards,

Michael, WH7HG
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