{"id":8,"date":"2020-05-27T15:57:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T15:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imported-template\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2023-04-24T13:11:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T18:11:50","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leisurenotes.com\/?page_id=8","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;m a retired tinkerer-hobbyist-maker with a collection of projects to share. Whether you&#8217;re enjoying some personal leisure time or mentoring your children, grandchildren, or other fortunate young people, I hope you find my information useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Projects<\/strong><br>Most of my more complicated projects include downloadable instructions (pdf file) and 3D CAD models. The instructions plus the CAD file are intended to provide enough information to make a similar item. Some projects are relatively simple, but others will require varying degrees of relevant expertise, e.g., woodworking skills, electrical knowledge, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAD Programs<\/strong><br>I created the CAD files over the years using SketchUp (.skp file), DesignSpark Mechanical (.rsdoc file), and most recently Moment of Inspiration (.3dm is the moi3d file type which I export as .stp file). You can use my 3D models to get additional details or modified to satisfy your own requirements. <br><br>The free SketchUp program can be downloaded (Windows and Mac OS 2017 versions) or used online via your browser. Note that the free version has limited file import\/export compatibility support.<br><br>DesignSpark Mechanical is also free and can be downloaded (Windows OS). Registration is required to obtain a free license.  Again, note limited file import\/export compatibility support.  <br><br>Moment of Inspiration must be purchased and is available for both Windows OS and Mac OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copyright<\/strong><br>You are free to share my information with anyone for non-commercial use per the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical License<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><br>Please note that I make no claims regarding the accuracy, completeness, or safety of the presented information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br>I do occasionally check for new comments posted to my website. So if you have feedback or questions, feel free to leave me a comment or send an email to: leisurenotes.hsc.gmail.com. Sorry, but I avoid social media. Life is too short!  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m a retired tinkerer-hobbyist-maker with a collection of projects to share. 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