Post #4277977
2026-07-31 12:21 UTC
@birdofwood@mastoart.social @tito_swineflu@sfba.social
Fair point. we each choose tools that best help us deliver the outcome. Although I love restoring vintage tools ( both handtools as well as powertools ), with arthiritis in both my thumb joints, I use less handtools and more powertools. I use CAD and 3d modelling software to design my projects or atleast try to ... although in many cases I tend to wing it. CNC is just another tool in a woodworker's arsenal. it hasn't replaced design process yet. when it does that, I am happy to put it in the category of AI slop. until then, my opinion stands :)
And before anyone points me to "woodworkers" just buying designs off etsy and churning out "things", let me remind you those are no different than buying woodworking plans which have been available in woodworking stores since god knows when..
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@birdofwood@mastoart.social 2026-07-31 12:56
@Rajiv@infosec.exchange @tito_swineflu@sfba.social yes, I agree with you, I hope that was clear previously. I have to admit I am slightly bemused by the sale and use of pre prepared plans, at least adapt them people! But I shouldn't comment, I was taught to design and it's daunting for many who weren't.