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Winner winner chicken dinner!
A classic textbook style book I recently came across has a slightly misleading title, but takes you step by step on how to use Fusion 360. Because of the title, you might pass it by if it turned up in a search. "Make: Fusion 360 for Makers", 2nd edition, by Lydia Sloan Cline starts at the beginning with Chapter 1: "The Fusion 360 Interface". If you want to start with a book, I think this is the one. On Amazon, and yes, it has a sections on 3D printing, but that doesn't start until Chapter 14 (of 15). The author teaches CAD at a community college and the educational approach shows in her writing. One of the reviews calls her "a Jedi master in 3D CAD".
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I too appreciate a good book! After watching a few of the tutorials, I bought this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/AUTODESK-FUSION-360-EXERCISES-Feature-Based/dp/1096390221
After working through all 200 exercises, I have a great grasp of the software. If you get stuck, search for the specific exercise number on YouTube. Not all, but many of the lower numbered exercises have a video that will walk you thorough the solution.
These exercises are usable for most any CAD software.
Good luck!
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Ron, Thanks for taking the time to share your approach! Another alternative is the business center at a Staples store. They have large format scanner and can usually complete a few scans while you wait. Last time I had some drawings scanned it was less than $2 each. They also have self service copiers than can scan up to 11x17. Bring your own flash drive.
Paul
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You can buy direct from Paasche (which I believe recently moved or is moving to Racine, WI) and they have some good looking deals on factory seconds: https://www.paascheairbrush.com/clearance?page=1
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After years of unhappiness with small drill bits, I can report that I've been very happy with the numbered drills (and other soldering stuff) from: CML Supply. They seem high quality, sharp and are US made.
www.cmlsupply.comThis source is used to refill my round case (like the one pictured in a post above). I use a stack of #1 coin envelopes from an office supply store to keep the spares organized and easily accessible.
Paul
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Lathe Question
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I'll second Kurt on the Taig lathe.