Got it. Thanks, JParis.

20 hours ago, So not a Guru said:

     Yeah,  most of the time that I'm struggling with one of these paths, is when I have some crappy customer model. I have to create geometry a lot to get the paths to work, I thought that was due to my lack of understanding of the paths themselves. 

Great thread. I've had those moments as well where I start wondering if I'm just a schmuck who doesn't quite understand how to use these toolpaths correctly. Just have to remind myself of the k.i.s.s. rule every once in a while.

On 7/24/2017 at 11:51 PM, Colin Gilchrist said:

Hi, sorry, I haven't been ignoring the question, just trying to make sure I give you the correct answer.

I'd have no issue with you making two payments to attend the course. The issue currently is that we've only got 3 students signed up and paid. We normally have a goal of signing up at least 10 students before we run the class. I think August is just a bad month for vacations for a lot of people. I'm considering delaying the course until September, or even October to ensure we get enough students to run the course. We're doing some advertising to see if we can generate some more sign-ups. I'll give it another week, and make the decision at the beginning of August on whether to hold class or postpone it a month. I really would rather not postpone, if at all possible, but the economics of running a small class don't pencil out. For me, it isn't about the money. The question for me is "is the extra money worth not spending time with my wife"? Unfortunately my wife has Multiple Sclerosis, which is a progressive disease. Eventually, she won't be able to walk anymore. I used to think that day would be far away, but as her mobility has gotten worse, I've learned just how precious my time with her is.

 

Hey Colin, 

Did you get enough registrations for the course? 

I'll be registering tomorrow afternoon. Closing on the house in the morning so I'm not spending a dime for the next 24 hrs

On 7/17/2017 at 3:58 PM, Colin Gilchrist said:

Hey, thanks for the compliment! That's about the nicest thing anyone has said about one of my classes. Who is this, BTW?

 

Name's Mark Klimko. Don't think we've ever met. I do some applications engineering work for Nex Gen Cam here and there for HSM Works and Robotmaster. Been in Atlanta for the last year working on some movies. Shortly after taking your class, I started doing contract programming around the Los Angeles area under the name Expert CNC Services. Ended up doing more post configuration stuff than part programming. Worked out really well for me. I'm working with an offline robotic programming software developer right now who's asked me for help developing a Mastercam plugin, so your class couldn't have popped up at a better time. 

Looking forward to it.

Very excited about this! I took your eapprentice MP post course a few years ago and it was the best thing I've ever done. Super helpful and very informative.  Looking forward to it!