Nonlaser things that I think GFers will find interesting

Thats mesmerizing to watch. It’s a real talent.

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they do that better than my best, most carefully written handwriting. i can put a doctor to shame.

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I believe doctors are taught to write like that. I’m a natural talent in poor penmanship!

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one less thing i’d have to learn if i’d ever wanted to go to medical school (like my grandfather did).

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I wonder if it’s an incidental skill to some other practice.

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tiglide/titaner-titanium-fractal-vise

Still not any cheaper, but another company making one.

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Interesting. So obviously paid press release native advertisement but we’ll see.

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In my youth I had a very stable hand, that I could do 3d printing without a computer, and later pottery that the hand has to be stable even as the clay pushes it about. But now even hitting the correct key on the tablet is a real challenge.

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There is a Bambu Lab’s version coming soon too. I don’t think they are very worried about this.

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I used to think the OS wars of the 90s were peak stupid online argument.

Then gamergate happens and my perspective changed. People were stupid and mean.

Now I went on 3d printing Reddit and wow. People have opinions and they’re not kind about it to say the least. Over 3d printers. Come on people.

This is why I stay off social media. People have lost their minds.

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i just curate my social media viciously to make it as pleasant as possible. i will block/unfollow annoying people at the first sign of them being annoying. life’s too short.

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Yo @eflyguy you might find this interesting.

it’s a video comparing single bladed propellers to double bladed to see which is more efficient.

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My favorite blacksmith uses a new laser tool to help make award medallions.

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Wow. I don’t know any blacksmiths - so I don’t have a favorite.

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Every Artist Has a Favorite Subject. For Some, That’s Math. - The New York Times

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My brain aches a little after reading this article. Thankful that there were videos because the movements were mesmerizing.

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I knew a Republican once that made Elephannt Seals…

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Whoa, robotic tentacles/trunks:

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@nathan_burley I bet you’ll like this:

Previously;

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