Russ Hanscom wrote:Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I have not looked up a trig function since I got a scientific calculator many years ago. I have a slide rule too but have not used it either for many years! I do have all of the handbooks with tables but there are easier ways.
Chuckle!
If you only knew what a monumental step is was for me to make the decision to buy that Haas, Russ! Had it not been for the immediate need, either of a pantograph, or the Hass, I most likely wouldn't have done so.
There's a bit of a (misguided?) message in that. If you've ever read the book A Christmas Carol, you may remember the lines spoken by Mr. Fezziwig, whereby he defends the upholding of one's old lifestyle and ways, it may help you understand. Not suggesting that you're not right, just that I am one who does not like change. I'm very comfortable in my manual and analog world, so I tend to resist doing things the "easy" way (like using a DRO).
Yeah, I know! I'm nuts. But I like me as I am.
Back to the Hass, yes, I'm happy it's mine. I marvel at the rapid and precise positioning, and the reliable feed rates, to say nothing of the capability to engrave, for which it was originally acquired. A definite improvement over my faltering skills. Time has taken a toll.
Harold