Chronicle of a Geek. (Jgro Build)

[voltsandbolts]

Originally Posted by loud3803 I have Alibre Design Expert and I really like it, but I do miss some of the functionality of Autocad which I use at work. Overall I think that Alibre is a great solution for the hobbiest even at it's lowest level, express. Let us know if you find some good plugins for it, and I'll do the same.

I really like SolidWorks, but my copy was a older version that was a gift from and old friend that upgraded, it's 2005, and a little dated but will still do most everything I need, I also use some AutoCAD at work. I had tried Alibre Express as a viewer at work for IGES files and found it to be a pretty good program for the money. When they had the $99 deal on Ver 11.2 I picked up a copy and started learning it and moving my SW files over. I have the "Standard" version but am thinking of upgrading to Pro.

[voltsandbolts]

It’s been a wile… I have the good old JGRO running and am making parts for my next machine. I toyed with the idea of a Joe’s 2006 and or Lion Claw LC50, but I have pretty much settled on a knockoff of the “Blacktoe” I have completed a ruff layout for the machine, it’s incomplete at present. But I’m working on it.

RW.

[voltsandbolts]

I am starting a new thread for the new machine I am working on, this thread will remain active for a wile but the sun will set on the old jgro at some point.

RobWms.

The New Thread!

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97780

[voltsandbolts]

My new build is well underway, stop in and check it out

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97780