Use the power drill to make a pilot hole through the side of the 2 x 4 block but stop before you get to the hardwood dowel. Use the drill with the screwdriver bit to drive the wood screw through the 2 x 4 into the dowel rod. This attaches the counterweight.Use the ruler and pencil to mark a line 10 1/2 inches from the end of the 1-inch wide board.This finds the center of the board.se the drill with the screwdriver bit to drive the wood screw through the 2 x 4 into the dowel rod. This attaches the counterweight. Use the ruler and pencil to mark a line 10 1/2 inches from the end of the 1-inch wide board. This finds the center of the board.
A typical BS in computer science or software engineering takes 4 years. 11 people found this useful.
, I have been programming for 15+ years. 1  It takes a long time. You have many options to become a good software engineer, mixing studies and then experience. 2  The answer also depends on how much time you can dedicate to learning and practicing, and on how fast you learn as a person.