Recently, I had an opportunity to mix some modern technology with the restoration of an 80 year old airplane. The project is a Bell P-39 Air...

 A few years ago, I developed what some might consider an odd habit as I started to learn aircraft mechanics.  Every weekend, I'd sit at...

Every once in a while, I responsibly enjoy an "adult beverage" and ponder life.  I call it "barstool philosophy".   The ...

  Once upon a time, I was asked, in reference to Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 360, "Why would someone want to have a fillet fe...

First, I have to start with my big disclaimer. While I've had experience with drawing standards, I don't consider myself a full blow...

 Sometimes, a lesson learned from long ago comes to pass.  Recently I was working on a project that required I transfer the location of four...

 I've been using Fusion 360 to model parts from World War 2 era parts It's a project I enjoy on the occasional evening and weekend. ...

Part of a Hydraulic Valve for  a P-51 Mustang Recently, I was asked why I used Autodesk Fusion 360 for my side project of modeling vintage a...

A portion of the original print used to  create the model.  For many years, I've created models in Fusion 360. On occasion, I've 3D ...

A typical aircraft brake disk. There's not much room for a socket! Hands on experience is often the greatest teacher.  And, while helpin...

I print a lot of Polylactic Acid (PLA) in the 3D printer at work. I've found it's a great material to work with. It prints easy, and...

I've spent just over 20 years working with 3D CAD programs. That experience has been nearly exclusively with the Autodesk manufacturing ...