Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: NAMES 2004 pictures

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From: "Fred Smith" <imserv@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 7:44 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: NAMES 2004 pictures

> I have not noticed plans available for most of the models on
> display. A few are available with the castings, like the steam
> engine pictured, but most seem to be the result of a great deal of
> effort on the part of a master craftsmen. Many are hand built. CNC
> has been gaining popularity over the last 4-5 years, which was one of
> the reasons that Bill started CCED in the first place. The lowering
> of costs associated with Cad and CNC may make these plans more
> readily available, but when the builders are proudly displaying their
> masterpieces, it does not seem right (to me) to ask if they sell the
> plans to their creations.

It was a compliment Fred. Again... Nice work..

> Others may know some links to direct you to, which have plans for
> similar models. You might even look in the Library of Congress
> (loc.gov). It is possible that they have a full scale set of plans
> in the archive for a civil war era mortar, which is what they remind
> me of.

I thought the same... Also since 4th of July is coming up... :)