[elky] Re: Out of touch
- From: Chris Lindh <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:06:34 -0400
Good luck on the trans swap, are you going to change the converter?
Add a cooler?
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 6:18 AM, John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have been out of town a lot this month, either training or vacation, and
> working on a tremendous amount of CAD stuff. I suppose it will only get more
> all consuming towards Christmas....
>
> Attached are a few pictures. One is from the old program (carpenter),
> showing how that used to render the models. The other 2 are the new program.
> It looks so real, you would think it is. I wish I could polish a real ring
> that well. It's the only downfall.... showing a customer the rendering, and
> not being able to polish perfectly like that in real life. The prongs are
> larger than they will be when set. You need to build that in to the model to
> allow for setting. Also, millgraining, or the beaded edges, will be added
> after the setting is done on the Marquise ring.
>
> The software is amazing, but it's like going from MS Paint to
> Photoshop...... huge learning curve. Especially when you are learning on
> your own. Basic training was very basic.
>
> It looks like the Monte SS Transmission swap may happen next week (The one
> in the car is slipping, and it can't be driven at the moment). I need to get
> the winter beater running before the snow flies. It may get close to
> freezing here very soon. I have all the parts and seals, to install in the
> replacement, before we'll be ready for the job. I touched base with Tom on
> it last night, as I was handing him fresh salsa made from the tomatoes and
> peppers from the garden out front. (Blatant bribe) We will be able to do it
> on the lift at the High School shop, avoiding any back issues. I am lucky to
> have a spare identical transmission in the garage from the parts car I
> bought, (to get the console cover), and also thankful for the help to get it
> done.
>
> So that's what's going on with me... now back to work!
>
> JC
> ---
> John Christensen
> 1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
> NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
> Saint Charles, IL
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