I've finally finished JE Gordon's 'Structures or Why Things Don't Fall Down'. I really had to wrestle with it as I don't have any background in this subject. But I feel enlightened and I think it will inform designs of future maker projects.

I was thinking of trying that. I've only got as far as researching the equipment.

Definitely a necessity

Something wind related. But it also reminds me of the funnel on a ship.

The sizing issue seems to be more to do with the printing actually.

I have something simple in mind that might make more sense designed in code... so I will have a play.

I had not heard of either build123d or Too Tall Toby but they both look very interesting.

One day I'll have to learn to weld