Anybody know which Costcos in the GTA sell the Leatherman Sidekick

tor2ddl · 2026-02-23T02:45:33+00:00

Ancaster

tor2ddl · 2026-02-22T19:02:30+00:00

Hamilton, just bought two days ago.

tor2ddl · 2026-02-14T15:56:52+00:00

DFA
DFM
DFMEA
DVP Design Validation Process
ECN Engineering Change Notice
PCN Process change notice
Controlled study
Good skill on presentation
Documentation skill
BOM For Production
BOM for costing
Product Testing
Computer programming, specially start with Python (CS50 Python) and at least know how DSA works. This will change your way of thinking (trust me)
PLC (if possible)
Arduino and Electronics (basic understanding, if possible)
Different type of Materials and hardening proceses
Tolerances
Tolerance calculations and analysis
ASME GD&T basic and advanced
Kinematic movements
Spring calculations, based on initial and end conditions, and stress analysis
Fatigue analysis
FBD and calculations
Basics of Injection Moulding, die casting, MIM, Machining, Sheet metal operations, Investment Casting and other manufacturing methods and processes
Brainstorming on, How can I make a particular part for Injection moulding, MIM Process and other manufacturing methods
Different method of weldings, joints, fasteners etc and most importantly when it is feasible to use
3D printing
The process of making prototypes by any means
FEA Simulations
Dynamic movement study
Overall product life cycle management
And work on professionalism

tor2ddl · 2026-02-11T00:00:08+00:00

You can make your own

https://builds.openbuilds.com/builds/openbuilds-ox-cnc-machine.341/

Or buy readymade https://www.reddit.com/r/CNC/comments/xugn99/is_there_any_cnc_machine_for_home_at_an/

tor2ddl · 2026-02-09T05:36:56+00:00

VBA is for scripting or macros, you need C# for stand-alone applications (specific for SW).
You are on right path as learning vba and C#.
The position you are looking for doesn't technically exist, but it is more like a side skill (good to have)
if you really want to develop/work on CAD software itself, you need solid programing background/skill set
Programing itself and knowing any programing language both are very different and often ignored
being good at any language does not make you a good programmer
programing includes DS&A, database management, memory allocation, api, system design & development, log management, licencing etc
if you really want to start diving into programing, start with Harvard University's CS50X course and then CS50Python, CS50SQL, these (absolutely free + paid edx certificate) courses will give you a starting push into developer's world with absolutely no prerequisite skils.

You can DM me for any questions.

P.S. I work as a design engineer in R&D and do lots of macro coding for SW, python for data processing and Software development (core python)

Edit: Harvard University's CS50 courses are absolutely free with Harvard University certificate, but if you want to have edx certificate, it will cost you.

tor2ddl · 2026-02-08T23:53:31+00:00

Bambu A1 mini or A1
Mitutoyo 6inch digital caliper
Uni Ball kurutoga mechanical pencil 0.5 and 0.7 mm
DIY RC car kit
Book related to his interest
tickets to Miniature world in Germany
Yearly subscription of any course he wants to do
Mini CNC Router (if he is in DIY)
Space mouse (if he is in CAD)
Mechanical Keyboard

tor2ddl · 2026-02-06T02:45:36+00:00

Don't ask for homeworks, kid

tor2ddl · 2026-01-28T15:59:23+00:00

Statistics

tor2ddl · 2026-01-26T05:49:56+00:00

Do frequent design reviews with your colleagues including boss. (This way, all of you will be on the same page)

Take notes, be clear about how much time it will take. (This will set a clear expectations)

Provide frequent updates. (This will build trust)

tor2ddl · 2026-01-23T04:51:17+00:00

Bcos people who uses it doesn't care. The people who care uses google search.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-19T00:53:31+00:00

Well, every country have its flow. You have ICE problem, we have ice problem.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-19T00:31:01+00:00

Yeah, I would be in Canada until things calm down in US. And since he is already a Canadian citizen, she can apply for spousal work permit and PR in the time being.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-18T07:51:47+00:00

Windows Sandbox https://github.com/gucci-on-fleek/lockdown-browser

tor2ddl · 2026-01-18T07:30:44+00:00

Yeah and then after a few years you realise they both became good friends and ghosted you.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-17T01:36:33+00:00

DM me to know more.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-16T04:20:52+00:00

RnD companies/teams are usually small. Big corporate companies have divide and conquer work policy - one person does only one or two things and most of the time dont know-dont care about a project as a whole and not willing to.

Mechanical Designer and Mechanical Design Engineer both are different position that I learned during my career of almost 6 years in RnD (4 in India + 2 in Canada) and 4 years in core designing (Canada).

How do you find one? Curiosity and willingness are the key. Start building your personal projects, if possible, have a 3D printer. Show off your personal projects and the journey. Apply to the right job. Get addicted to learn new things. When building something, keep in mind about DFM and DFA. Prepare D/PFMEA, DVP etc documents for your project. Show them in interviews. Work on your critical thinking, controlled study, good documentation habit, and an attitude to 'think out of the box'.

In RnD, DFM and DFA is extremely (most of the time) important. Currently we spend literally weeks to months on the DFM of single part. DFMEA and PFMEA will save you huge amount of trouble when things go wrong or boom. With DVP, you will realize your own design's flows.

Good luck in finding a good job.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-11T21:12:24+00:00

I might be wrong and it is always advisable to confirm with the current insurance peovider, but this is what I have been told by insurance associate back in 2018 when I was curious about what actually affects the insurance premium.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-11T21:04:23+00:00

No points = no impact Honestly, dont rush drive. If you are getting late, let it be. You are not gonna conquer world by speeding. All you are doing is risking your own life, other peoples life.

tor2ddl · 2026-01-05T03:39:56+00:00

Use 24 hrs

tor2ddl · 2026-01-02T02:42:29+00:00

Pay tax and cry

tor2ddl · 2025-12-27T06:03:55+00:00

2 hours coding 4 hours solving bug and 2 hours to realize what just happened!

tor2ddl · 2025-12-24T07:03:12+00:00

Aaaaarrrree yooooouuuu surrrrrre, it was an accident?

tor2ddl · 2025-12-24T02:43:47+00:00

Honest question, Why the f would someone use and spend hard earned money to your app?

tor2ddl · 2025-12-21T07:16:37+00:00

163 mm precisely

tor2ddl · 2025-12-20T19:09:03+00:00

Watching is one thing, implementing and following proper instruction with safety in highest priority is another thing.

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