Greetings from a student.

Hello All,

In the first semester for an A.O.S. Degree in Architecture.
Frankly, I've been a woodworker in a Union Millhouse (or should I say
Millhouses) for about 20 years. The Hands on stuff is great except
that
I just had Carpel tunnel surgery in one hand and need it in the other
as well.
This is from all the Wood clamps, Routers, Palm sanders, etc, etc.
A couple of years back I had the opportunity to Hand Draft on the
boards doing
Millwork Details, shop drawings and such. But the place went under
and couldn't find a job Board Drafting for as much money as I could
going back into a shop to Fabricate. At that time I think version R13
was new and it was all foriegn to me. So 7 years later I'm Finally
going to do it right and get a degree. I hope to find a job maybe in
Manhatten I live On the Island.
I had a Basic Cad course a year ago but didn't really devote enough
time to it for it to get through my Thick Irish skull.
If I learn to Draw with cad the things I was drawing by hand
....Jeez..
There'll be no stopping me People will flock from all over just to
gaze in awe of my Talent.....ohh...sorry...Getting my irish up ~
well anyway,
Hope I meet some nice folks in here,

Health n Laughter,
Brendan

 

Just a thought.... won't working on a computer 8+ hrs/day aggravate your
carpel tunnel? I know my wife has mild c.t. and she can't work at the
computer for more than about an hour without taking a break to rest her
wrists/hands. Thinking that using the mouse was the big problem we got her
a trackball but that wasn't any better (though maybe there's something
better out there).

Anyway, just wanted to make sure you've considered this. Welcome to the
group!!!


Michael (LS)

 

Buying a mousepad with a raised gel pad for the bottom of my wrist has
eliminated the small problem I was getting .....

Going into private practice also meant that I was spending fewer hours
drafting. (ironically?)

 

What's A.O.S.? Does the degree lead to "professional" standing in NY?

 

Associates in Occupational Studies, It is a degree in Architecture
and accredited by NYS albeit the entry level degree but transferable
credits
I think to a university would only be 30 credits toward a BArch. I did
however find that Dowling College, which is a Teaching College here on
the Island, Would accept the full 60 credits Toward a Masters in
Education.
I probably won't go any further at this point in my life solely for
the reason that I don't want to be Heavily in student loans in my mid
50s.
I think I have MUCH to offer any serious Millhouse in NY and will do
fine
Financially with it. as for the Carpel Tunnel... Yea this is a
serious consideration... The Track ball is working out real well and I
expect in the trade there'll be less and less Hand drawing which is
what really starts to stress the hand(Lettering). I was Happy to see
Responses to my post.
I have Much to learn in this field especially Autocad but we aren't
even
going to touch on that until about September 04. I have access to
Acad 2k
at a friends place and have it at work on one of the CNC machines I
have a folder at that computer that has a few of my Practice Drawings
on it.
My main stumbling block as I try to teach myself is the scale, well
maybe not the scale so much as "Paper Space" & "Model space"
Viewports I mean Setting up a drawing to be full scale I
understand..you know set limits for more than you need and just draw
all your items in actual size but how is this plotted out to be in
scale say....3"=1'-0", or 1/2"=1'-0"?
Any help would be appreciated... I'ld love to have a jump
on some of this.

Happy New Year!!!!
Health n Laughter!

 

Heh Not as much as big ol nasty Belt sanders, Nail guns Screwguns and
Machine clamps will LOL!! See I had CT Real Bad.. Not Bragging or
macho crap I mean I couldn't feel My hand anymore. Its MUCH better
since the surgery..Just not fully healed inside yet though getting
better and stronger.

I know my wife has mild c.t. and she can't work at the

 

Hi Brendan

OK welcome into the Snake Pit that is AutoCAD.......

Check out my web site, look at the AutoCAD Links Page, you will find
an article by Mark Middlebrook all about scale and he has others on
the Cadalyst web site about paper(later called layout space) and model
space.

Also look at my FAQ Page there are links there on the subject as well.

Best Regards & Happy New Year

Alan (Cadalot)
http://www.cadalot.co.uk

 

The scaling issue is rather easy once you see it. Rather than try to
explain, I will second the recommendation that you go to the Cadalot site.
It is well worth seeing and there is lot's of information there and the
links he provides.

 

The More I read ... The more Questions I come up with LOL!!!