NATION INSTALLS MODEL 47 AND REBOOTS - 3 D BI-PLANE MODEL PROJECT - JIBBER JABBER

I have not watched any political event for years now. The past 4 years have been a disaster for the goodness/wellness/potential of this country and the people. To piss and moan served/serves no purpose other than venting. That President Donal Trump has returned and on the job is enough. 

Like many, I have always had hope, prayed often and doubted more than maybe I should have. Surprising how important hope is living our lives. 

But yesterday morning my wife and I decided to turn on the TV, find coverage of the inauguration and see how long we could endure. We found ourselves on the edge of our seats and again witnessed the power of belief and prayer at work in our lives and the lives of so many folks. Common sense returned and appears to be alive and well.

Changes made on day one. A good re-cap if you read the headline only. From Vox Popoli.

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BUILDING GEONOSIS in 9 minutes time lapse.

That someone can see this in their heads and then replicate that idea using Legos. And he filmed the two year build and compacted it all into 9 minuets. Stick with the video. Appreciate the stockpile of Legos this fellow has.

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NEW 3 D PRINTING PROJECT

I found this wooden model bi-plane in a thrift shop a year ago. Appreciated the model making. I thought it would be a good gift, but I have not been able to let it go. Now I ask myself, can I replicate this model example using 3d printing?  

 

Engine cowlings and testing radial engine design ideas. I need to up-size some more, add more detail and then start the fuselage. Not bad though for a few hours' work. I think it is worth continuing the idea. Besides, all of this is great for hours wintering inside.

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JIBBER JABBER

We have been working the healing period from my wife's eye surgery these past two weeks. Following doctors orders. She has been a "good girl" letting me pick up some of home responsibilities. Minimal lifting, no bending over and sleeping with eye protection on. Lots of eye drop applications throughout the days.

Both clarity and color have returned to her "new" eye and the second eye is scheduled to be done by month's end where we will go through these days of healing downtime again. My wife's bionic upgrades are nearing completion.

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A new historic era begins this week and you and I get to watch all of this unfold in real time. Best we lend a hand in the process.

Thank you for the visit.

 

RADIAL KERATOTOMY - TEXAS SNOW STORM - PULLED PORK TACOS - CHICKEN STEW - SALMON AND BROCCOLI - JIBBER JABBER

 Snow Sky:

 

Nearing home with "after surgery wife" safe, snuggled in her seat and looking forward to peace and quiet as an east Texas winter storm approaches. Cows pictured here are youngsters eating and growing fatter. It was not too long ago these were calves. Good pasture lands and time!

But back to this in awhile--

Radial Keratotomy- "is a surgical procedure that corrects nearsightedness, or myopia, by reshaping the cornea" from a google search. 

My wife tells the story of having this procedure done in 1992 to correct vision in both of her eyes. 

"Procedure A surgeon makes small, deep incisions in the cornea to flatten it. This weakens the cornea's outer edge, which changes the cornea's curve and reduces refraction." Again google search information.The reshaping of the lens through this procedure changes the eye lens shape and improves vision. 

My wife says she went home after this procedure and sat on the couch waiting for a couple hours to pass before she could remove the bandage. After removing the bandage,she could read the the titles of the books on the shelves across the room. From coke bottle corrective glasses to no glasses at all.

On Wednesday last week, 33 years later, we were returning home from her having another eye surgery to remove a cataract and have a Toric Lens implanted to correct her astigmatism. The doctor performing this operation said that he has done 25,000 of these operations and that the procedure takes about 7 minutes. Technology has come a long way from that early Radial Keratotomy procedure. 

Several hours after we arrived home, removed the bandage over my wife's eye. Her eye was not as bad as the doctor warned we might see. Her eye was somewhat closed and reddened. 

Now day 5, the eye is fully opened and her vision is "brand new." No more smudging spots to see through but rather a brand new eye with "new" vision parameters. We are vigilant in following doctors orders.

Eye number 2 operation at the end of the month. When all is said and done, her vision will be returned to youthful vision, likely requiring no more than reading glasses. 

I have heard other successful stories like hers and have also heard stories not so successful. I am of the opinion that her successful outcome results from receiving excellent recommendations from our trusted eye doctor and witnessing the professionalism of the doctor performing the procedure on our first visit with him.

Personally, I have always held the opinion that I would never allow anyone to do any kind of corrective work on my eye(s). I have told myself to be happy with wearing glasses and not to take the chances of being one of those folks who walk out of such procedures with less quality vision than when walking in. Today, I would have no issues with trusting this doctor, his team and hospital that performed my wife's eye surgery.  That is a bridge I thought I would never cross.

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THE TEXAS "SNOW STORM"

The challenge for me over these past few days comes from helping my wife get to and from her appointments within a lot of night driving on winter storm roads.  Surgery was scheduled at 7AM and we had to be there a half hour early. Follow up appointment also meant driving in the dark on roads with freezing rain and ice conditions. The follow-up appointment the following day after surgery is important for checking eye pressures. 

I prefer not to drive at night anymore, but can still do it safely.

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ON TO OTHER STUFF

"Angel of Death" 

This gal tells a good story.

California Burning 

Am I surprised? Yes and no. I feel for the folks who have to endure the consequences of poor government policies and yet the absurdities continue.

Blue Bloods

I have never been a fan of "cop" TV series. Proof again never to say never. 

We stared to watch this series a  few nights ago, mainly because of our fondness for Tom Selleck as an actor. 

We are enjoying the story lines and character developments enough to highly recommend. 

BBQ PULLED PORK TACOS

Pulled pork with onions and BBQ sauce. Yummy and very messy. Roasted Brussel Sprouts (a super food) in olive oil and garlic salt. Oven set to 425 degrees on cookie sheet for about 20 minutes. They burn very fast near the end so watch em.

CHICKEN STEW

 

Neighbors bring food. 

They knew we were coming home from wife's eye surgery in crap weather and brought over chicken stew so we would not have to cook dinner. This kind of neighborly behavior is alive and well here in Texas. Both my wife and I grew up in a family environment where neighbors helping neighbors was a norm. That is all still alive and well here.

We each enjoyed a full cup of chicken stew after we got home and spent the rest of the day resting with the fireplace on high.  Freezing rain, light snow and cold outside. Well, cold for Texas.

Come to find out neighbor made enough chicken stew to feed three families and one big pot for us. Batch cooking. Chicken stew differs from chicken soup in that a can of Rotel tomatoes are added for some heat flavor. The first spoon full for me clears my sinuses and the heat flavor keeps me coming back until the bowl is empty. I do like it! I have shared chicken stew stories before.

SALMON AND BROCCOLI

Both super foods, quick and easy to make. Salmon for about 8 minutes in a frying pan with lid on. Fried in butter and olive oil with light Cajun seasoning. Medium heat. 

Broccoli florets are steamed, softened, somewhat mashed and a half stick of butter is folded in along with salt.

Salmon is one of the quick go to meals we have once a week. Quick and easy to fix.

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Jibber Jabber

I have been lax in getting my posting responsibilities done. Lazy to some degree too.

I am not sure if I am changing these days or if the times are changing or I just do not care as much as I use to. I read fewer blogs, use YouTube for some entertainment and play solitaire for complete mind removal from the world.

I have also had to pick up some of my wife's "duties to the house and home" while she is recovering. 

She is not happy with this, but in her defense, has given me the reins and not complained. Following doctors orders pays big dividends after surgery. She is now though getting back into a few of her chores. 

I find waiting awhile longer for her to bring me my first morning cup of coffee to be agreeable. I am here for her!

I made the bed this past week. Walking out of the bedroom and looking back, I thought to myself, hey!! Then I looked at the edges of the bed to see blankets at a slant and lumps at the foot of the bed. Both sides. No wonder she wants to get back to normal. But I made the bed!! 

I have also been feeding/watering the cats. I am so glad they cannot talk.

Thanks for the visit this week.

 

 

FINAL 2024 JIBBER JABBER

 "In your dreams, Finnegan"

I bet he got a few Christmas present "bites."

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CATFISH TACO

I have had this explained to me many times by many folks here, that a taco can be anything you want it to be. Turns out, fish tacos are a "thang." 

I "poo-pooed" fish tacos when I first started hearing of them. Biases and all of that. Dallas sister-in-law offered them up one day for lunch a year or so ago and I have never looked back.  Opting in now for the anything-can-be-a-taco, I fried up some local fresh catfish seasoned with locally-made Fajita mix last night for dinner. 

Wife's quotes cannot be repeated, but she is a big fan. Twenty twenty five will be seeing more Fajita meat tacos for quick meals. Filling, healthy, messy and full of flavor.

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Falcon 9 launch 12/29/24 

5000 drone Christmas flight 

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MOVIE REVIEWS

SILK TV SERIES 

One of the best series we watched in 2024. I highly recommend it.

We have been putting off getting Paramount. But for a joint Christmas gift pulled the trigger for this next year. I am a big fan of Taylor Sheridan.

Landman. 

Billy Bob Thornton makes this series a must-watch.

Lioness Season 2 

Taylor Sheridan saves this season through a few of the best ever gun fight scenes. He has my full attention when watching one of his movies.

We watched it, enjoyed it but probably will not re-watch other than a few of the most actionable sections. We watched season 1 several times and thought it very good. But season 2 falls down (in my opinion) with a little too many unrealistic emotional moments replacing a few good gut-wrenching "getting into the fight" opportunities. 

I would have loved seeing the helicopter pilot strapped over a rock fighting til the end and the lead character continuously delivering fire til the end instead of taking time to yell "reload" and looking into the sky with some kind of end of the world woe is me OMG OMG as the enemy floods down the hillsides.  And then not being in the middle of getting dirty helping take care of the wounded after returning from the battle. I expect the same from a heroine as I do from the guys. Nothing less!!!

Nichole Kidman has the best female game going in either season. She brings strong credibility to these stories. You do not see her going into the bathroom vomiting after "getting dirty."

Lioness #3? Gonna have to really up the game. New faces and improve the story line. Ok, ok, ok!!! Hey, give Nichole Kidman a gun. Just made myself laugh.

TULSA KING S2

We enjoyed S1 but I found S2 slow. I see now that there will be a S3. I will watch that in hopes it lives up to S1. A fan, but wanting for more. A weak criticism because I cannot well define "more."

Entering 2025, we will be exploring more offerings from Paramount, Showtime and Prime. Old folk entertainment!! 

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3D PRINTER AND ME

The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is humming as we "speak." Final prints of designs completed over this past month. Plan to give a few more of these items to folks.

Just before Christmas, my wife, out of the blue said, I quote, "why don't we turn the north bedroom into a man-cave?" 

She explained that my wants for the addition of another 3d printer and more room to "play" might be the best use of that room. Gets me out of the main bedroom and does indeed offer a larger office/computer work environment. What about a napping couch?

Plans are in the works. Will share as the room develops and as more 3d projects come into play.

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END OF 2024

No exhaustive recap. Was a fine year for the bride and me in our late retirement years. Worldly events have come and gone and now on to what to believe or pay close attention to? Getting through January before another deep breath can be taken remains warranted, tho. 

In the meantime, for all who visit here and for us, best we keep on keeping on. 

The best of the new year to all and thanks for your time to stop by from time to time. God bless.

 

CHRISTMAS 2024 POST

I have helped decorate a few Christmas trees in my years, but all of them would never have added up to this one pictured here. Plus lights. I had to take a few photos and spent time with the "wow" factor. How much patience/talent do you have to have to do this? I am guessing this was a group effort.

 

Regardless, a good opening photo to the YMATA Christmas 2024 post.

Has been busy few weeks for us, but not "Abby Normal" this time of the season. Cookie gifts delivered, presents mailed out and all have arrived on time. The bride and I have been treating each other to presents via Amazon for a month now. "I would like a........". "OK, my treat as one of your Christmas presents." Not much to unwrap this season. 

The rule of waiting until Christmas to open presents vanished years ago. We have been known to give birthday presents months in advance. Our 24th anniversary is next week and we have ordered a very nice gift that is scheduled to arrive later in the week. Not a big gift, but one we are equally excited about. We are in the Christmas spirit early this year. I even have the essential cards ready to go. 

There is hope in the air. We can see it in other people with whom our paths cross. We are hearing and seeing more folks saying "Merry Christmas." "God Bless." The words easily offered in this little corner of our world.

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Norwegian Apple Cake. Homemade. 

Neighbors 2 miles to the south brought this cake over Friday night on their "date night" out to a local steak house. They stayed and visited a few minutes wishing us a Merry Christmas. Their first date in seven months after their last baby boy. Now 4 boys. They were like young kids on a first date getting out of the house. I could see it in their eyes. 

We delivered cookies to them two years ago when they first moved here and they never forgot that moment of being welcomed to the neighborhood and meeting us. We received the same treatment from local neighbors when we first moved here. Still talk about the folks and the special treats they dropped off to say hello and welcome us to East Texas. Heart things!

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ITERATIONS

The 3D printer has been running most everyday for over a month now. Cell phone speaker boxes and various holders. Most of the changes have been taking place inside the boxes and with the size of the opening in the back for cell phone fit.  Just when I thought I was done, I would share with a friend and have them put their cell phone in the slot. Their larger phone cases would not fit. 

 

One fellow said that the cost of new cell phones are now over $1K so protecting them in a heavy duty case is important. He had a point. I went back to the original designs/drawings and changed dimensions and changed dimensions and changed dimensions til these bigger phones fit. 

Designs and ideas for cell phone holders and passive speaker boxes are all over the net. It has been fun and a great learning experience for me working inside the design process and continuing to learn 3d printing.

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JIBBER JABBER

Weather has been mild so for this season. Temperatures in the 60s this week with some rain predicted.

I am not at a loss for more posting here, but am more inside a relaxed peace state of mind. Have just passed 300K visits over the years posting. Not a big number in the scheme of things, but for one old man in a little corner of the world it is just fine. 

Have a Merry Christmas this season. Wishing you time and appreciation of some of the little things in life and for a year ending on better footings than recent years past. The days are longer now as the sun rises a little higher each day. 

God Bless and thank you for your time in visiting here this past year.
 

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DEFENDER - CATFISH - KALI - HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIES - PASSIVE CELL PHONE SPEAKERS - 3D PRINTING - JIBBER JABBER

 

"George" is top shelf in my book. Belongs to a friend. Cannot take my eyes off this photo.

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Fresh catfish fried in bacon grease. Seasoned with homemade Cajun fixins. 

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Kali visits the Fox Hat Farm over Thanksgiving. Thanks "K". 

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It is the season in our kitchen. This is the second batch of homemade Christmas cookies this past week. The table has been cleared once already of my wife's homemade family cookies, shipped and delivered to Dallas. Wife's brothers and sisters appreciate the cookies that their mom and grandmother always made. 

I keep waiting for one or two of these to fall on the floor.

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PASSIVE CELL PHONE SPEAKERS

The Bambu Lab A1 Mini has been running for a few weeks know. Seven iterations in the photo above trying to improve my design. There are many ideas on the web and I have taken to a basic rectangular box.

I want quality sound and volume increase.

I want simplicity and a design that will fit and look good on a working desktop.

I want function in the form of setting in and removing a cell phone.

I want most all cell phones folks have (with cases) to fit. 

I want feedback from those with whom I share these first 3d prints to help me improve design and function through testing and everyday use.

I purchased the .stl file for the stand above about a month ago. It works so well that my wife has adopted it on her desk. Increases volume, small footprint, and she likes it. I have learned a lot watching her use this. Hands-free talking while working at the computer. She no longer has to hold on to the phone for conversation. 

Even though the one I have designed will now work for her, I doubt she will give this one up. She can also lay her phone in landscape position for charging. My design does not offer a charging option.

No matter how well my stand produces sound, if it is cumbersome to use, no one will use it. If it does not fit/look good on a desk top, and function easily on a desk top, no one will use it. 

A work in progress, but I am hopeful that folks who test for me find that my design works and adds to the use of their of their cell phones while talking and while listening to music. Time will tell. Bottom line, I am happy with this final design, function and build.

And, I am having so much fun with 3d printing, I am considering adding another 3d printer. The biggest boost may have come from my wife who suggested we change one of the small bedrooms to become a "man cave." Her words. It would help to have a bigger build plate for printing multiple copies at one time. A man cave has lots of potential.

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JIBBER JABBER 

East Texas weather has been mild comparatively speaking. Cold enough for us to bundle up and keep the fireplace lit. But not New England cold with snow and ice. 

Thanksgiving was just her, me and a large turkey. A few days of turkey, gravy and other leftovers worked well. We talk of not doing a big turkey anymore, but have landed on keeping with traditions as long as we can. We have heard too many stories of younger folk opting for less. Both my wife and I are hardened with hanging on to many of the old ways we have grown up with. Meals on wheels will arrive soon enough, but not this year. 

The Christmas spirit has wormed its way into our home now. It feels very good and we are thankful in the simplest of ways. 

Thanks for the visit this week.

 

KNIFE SEX - RIBEYE PIT BOSS - EGG FOO YOUNG - JIBBER JABBER

My wife indulges me and my wanting and enjoyment with knives. She is the one who said "it looks like my knives are having sex in their drawer." She has slanted views. Maybe why I love her so. I was going to also her show her the flashlights, but no topping "knife sex."

Started long long ago when I was given my first knife. Small, single blade, dull pocket knife. Similiar to the one pictured here in the upper lefthand corner. I was in grade school then and could not wait to take it to school and show my friends. At recess, playing marbles, we would show/share our prize possesions. Never ever mishandled or used in any manner beyond its intended use. Well, ok, we did play stretch. A boy being given his first pocket knife by a family member was a grand moment, looked forward to and always remembered. Elders were putting trust in us. Mothers put a few bandaids in their purses.

To this day an EDC tool. How many fracking packages I have  with my little pocket knives. And how many times I have kicked myself for not having it with me. 

Knives pictured above. Starting top left and moving clockwise.

1. Winchester two blade basic pocket knife. Never gets in the way in my pocket, but does get easily misplaced.

2. Outdoor edge with sheath. By far the sharpest kinfe I have ever found. Readily available at most hardware stores. Designed for replacement surgical sharp blades. Pull off the blade, slide in a new one till it locks. Comes with a half dozen extra blades in the sheath. Suggest you never gift this knife to anyone. An excellent choice for knife #2 in your bugout bag. Not for EDC in my opinion. Not a knife you would share for use with a companion. This knife spends most of its life in the drawer.

3. Kalashnikov 74 Auto-open. EDC, used daily and abused. Holds an edge. Very good all around knife.

4. Two CRKT knives. One of my favorite knife companies. Knives flip open if correctly pulled out of the pocket. Locks open, hold razor sharp edges and can be abused in every day use. Comfortable to hold. Looking for Christmas gifts? Reasonably priced. A forever knife if maintained.

5. Cobra Tech Knives-Black Ryker. Cannot remember when or where I found this knife. It was in the "knife sex" drawer. Auto open and holds wonderfully in hand. It must have been a moment of weakness, but a very nice find this morning. 

6. Buck knife with sheath. Auto open. Heavy like a truck in hand. Holds a razor sharp edge. If I ever go to a belt carry knife, this will be the one.

7. Copper Head Bear Hunter. Made in Pakistan. Found this for $10 at the gun show yesterday and made a big mistake for not buying a half dozen. Nice knife. Smoothed out the opening/closing with a little gun oil, ran the blade a few times over a smooth stone. This will be my EDC in place of #1 above. Nothing lost if I lose it. Well, I am already fond of it so yeah, it would be missed.

8. No name knife with sheath from the gun show yesterday. Good edge, but did spend time on the stone to fine tune. Oiled the movement, but still rough. Feels good in hand and will most likely carry like #1 and #7. Back-up knives. 

Over the course of time these knives get lost, misplaced, set down doing a job and then forgotten. After losing a few knives, I have found myself paying more attention now to folding the blade in and returning the knife to my pocket. If I let a friend use it, I reach my hand out for the knife when done. They are like good friends that do not let me down to move a simple job forward. Out of earned respect now, I hold them a little closer.

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RIBEYE ON THE PIT BOSS

This roast has been in the freezer two years. It has been awhile since I have used the Pit Boss and it is Sunday. I see prices of ribeye's now for $75-plus and no way I will ever pay that. Two years ago they were on sale BOGO. Price then was reasonable and the roasts looked wonderful. The ribeye I saw a few days ago looked like crap. We always have a ribeye for Christmas and News Year's eve so we justified this one as a test case. Maybe they willl come on sale again somewhere. Maybe the prices will be reasonable in today's markets and just maybe the roasts will be as good as the one above. If not, we still have one left in the freezer for this New Year's eve.

Rubbed the roast with olive oil and then a heavy coating of black pepper. Looks like dinner around 3 PM today.

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Egg Foo Young in a wok.

I have posted this before and also quite awhile ago. This became one of our go to breakfasts when we started new eating habits. I think it is the soy sauce that gives this dish the finishing touch.

Half the fun is trying to flip this without getting it all over the stove.

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SMALL GENERATOR

 

I fire up this small generator once a month. This morning it started on the first pull and I brought down the small winter elecdric heater for the shop and used it to load the generator. Surprisingly, this little generator runs that heater running on high.  I also want to get some new gas in it for the winter months. A few more morning runs and that job will be completed.

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JIBBER JABBER 

The 3D printer has been running 8-10 hours a day for over a week. Christmas presents to complete by early December. Wife's mass cookie productions start next weekend and the kitchen table will be knee deep in CC cookies and family speciality cookies her mother always made. She keeps this history alive for brothers and sisters to enjoy. I hope she calls on me to taste test to make sure no flaws have developed since last season. I am always honest, to the point of having to try some batches several times to make sure the highest quality and standards are being met. Work work work work work!

I alluded to this in past posts and still notice the relaxation and hope in the air today. My wife said that it is time for us to start using some of what we have put away for rainy days. Much in part this thinking comes from our age and time left here. But it is also fed by changing leadership in this country. 

Yard work today went by the way side. Weather patterns still offering nice days ahead. Tomorrow. Yep, tomorrow for sure. Promise!! 

Thanks for the visit. Have wonderful Thanksgiving and for goodness sakes, leave politics out of the get togethers. God Bless.

 

BAMBU LAB A1 MINI 3D PRINTER REVIEW - FLASH MOB : "WISH YOU WERE HERE" - JIBBER JABBER

REVIEW:

I had planned on starting this review with two thumbs up, ten out of ten, 5 stars, good to go and "Good Job Hancock" to Bambu Labs. 

All too often, I have wanted and had high expectations from service, a purchased product or tool. Then only to be sorely disappointed and telling myself I should have known better, asked more questions or spent more time doing homework. 

I have wanted to try 3d printing for well over a year now and have been putting off the purchase for the reasons stated above. I wanted a low cost /reasonable entry level, small footprint and proven design. A tool that I could set up and that would work as I learn the ins and outs of 3d printing. I wanted to avoid the downside of having to repair and constantly work on a printer just to get it to print. "Once bitten, twice shy."

I read many reviews and watched many and asked folks who use 3d printers for advice. The Bambu Lab A1 Mini always surfaced as the best choice for a entry level 3d printer. 

Some of my previous posts show a few of the small objects I have been designing and printing or free sailing model boats. I have been able to spend my time on design, modeling, prototyping and working in the design process loop. The little 3d printer is my helper in the process. 

A bigger project. Cell Phone Holder.

I saw a wooden cell phone holder months ago and loved the simplicity and function of the design. I made a wooden model from which to move to the 3d printing process.

Iterations

Size, angles, fit, function, simplicity and appeal. 

Happy with this design, I moved to modeling in the computer. My wife was happy with this wooden prototype and asked if I would stain it. To date, she has not wanted a 3d printed upgrade. A lot to be said for old school!! 

But I am learning something new everyday that can be added to my box of tools. I can still build things just on a smaller scale. Besides it is fun! And just an FYI, the above 3d printed cell phone holder takes 7 hours to print. See, ya just learned something.

Yea, "Don't Let The Old Man in."

I would recommend the Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D printer for getting started with 3D printing. From un-boxing to set up to first print. Maybe a great idea for kids this Christmas. Affordable $199 and with a spool of PLA filament about $225. 

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JUST FOR FUN 

Flash Mob: music from Pink Floyd. Turn up the volume. 

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JIBBER JABBER

Rain, cooler days, first fire lit in the fireplace last week. The yard beckons to me no matter what window I look out. "Come clean me up - winter is coming." 

Holidays again. Turkey fixens, family and friends will again run its course. Black Friday, if we play, will be from the internet this year. Some Christmas presents already stacked on the kitchen table and in the queue for mailing. My wife's mass production of Christmas cookies is about a week away and they will all be delivered by the middle of December. And I again, have to be good and not eat any. What are the odds?

I notice some weight off of my shoulders. Not letting my guard down, but a sense of relief and hope that has been gone for too many years. 

To you, thanks for the visit this week.