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* '''Available on a rotating schedule: every third week I will be states-side from Thursday till Monday.''' | * '''Available on a rotating schedule: every third week I will be states-side from Thursday till Monday.''' | ||
* I am a traveler-pipefitter[http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/roadtrash/info], this means I may not be in the Chicago Area (let alone the country) at all times, email me for post-card. | * I am a traveler-pipefitter[http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/roadtrash/info], this means I may not be in the Chicago Area (let alone the country) at all times, email me for post-card. | ||
* My apartment is located 30 miles west on I-90, traffic affects my attendance at the space. If we are to meet at PS1 to work on something, please respect my limited time; by being on time or letting me know you will be late/cancelling. | * My apartment is located 30 miles west on I-90, traffic affects my attendance at the space. | ||
* If we are to meet at PS1 to work on something or I am Certing you on a welder, '''please respect my limited time'''; by being on time or letting me know you will be late/cancelling. | |||
=== Projects === | === Projects === | ||
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* Neither of us know what we are doing exactly, My skills of a pipefitter have caused this first attempt of a project to be built out of sch80 pvc (ugly grey) to be a safer build then what I have seen on the internet (sch40 tends to blow up after repeated abuse) | * Neither of us know what we are doing exactly, My skills of a pipefitter have caused this first attempt of a project to be built out of sch80 pvc (ugly grey) to be a safer build then what I have seen on the internet (sch40 tends to blow up after repeated abuse) | ||
* I received a paint ball gun to take apart since that's what the "pros use" | * I received a paint ball gun to take apart since that's what the "pros use" | ||
====LN2 tapper, Liquid Nitrogen withdrawal, J**Z Jug project==== | |||
* okay, Ryan is a nut, in a really good way that I understand (and highly respect) and he procured/arranged/stole a liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Storage Dewar, it is intact, and filled. | |||
* There is no safe way currently to pour/ withdraw this fun substance in the space, he mentioned how much it costs to get a withdrawal device and I replied "its cheaper to make one" | |||
* Since I have worked with piping this stuff before (1 1/2" piping delivery system I designed) it has made me very, '''VERY''' careful to the point I appear to be casually calm. I am actually scared of what this stuff can do potentially, then again Tesla coils scare me and they are cool as hell. | |||
* '''LN2 IS COOL AS HELL''' (''pun intended'') | |||
* I want to hammer a nail with a banana. So I guess I am a nut also. | |||
====Learning 3D printing==== | ====Learning 3D printing==== | ||
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====Email? Help? Welding? Where am I?==== | ====Email? Help? Welding? Where am I?==== | ||
* email is: fitterdave.chicago a t gee-mail | * '''email is''': fitterdave.chicago a t gee-mail | ||
* If you need something welded up and have the parts cut, cleaned and prepped; no problem. We can schedule something usually.(see top of entry) | * If you need something welded up and have the parts cut, cleaned and prepped; no problem. We can schedule something usually.(see top of entry) | ||
* Want to learn to use the [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=welders |welders]] and have 3 hours to kill? Just need some advice on technique? | * Want to learn to use the [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=welders |welders]] and have '''3 hours to kill'''? Just need some advice on technique? | ||
* I can Cert about three people usually when I am on rotation home (I like to have time to hack my stuff too), I usually only cert one person at a time. This is something I try to plan out. | |||
* When I am at home and between projects I have time to kill, when I am working usually I am gone and working 50+ hours a week. I will list on top of page if I am in town or not. | * When I am at home and between projects I have time to kill, when I am working usually I am gone and working 50+ hours a week. I will list on top of page if I am in town or not. | ||
* Currently working in the Oil Sands (living in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB717EXRwe0 |work camps]]), Northern Alberta, Canada. Outdoor work, if you ask me if it is cold; expect a smart assed reply. | * Currently working in the Oil Sands (living in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB717EXRwe0 |work camps]]), Northern Alberta, Canada. Outdoor work, if you ask me if it is cold; expect a smart assed reply. | ||
*''' Welding instruction will not be available SATURDAY Feb. 8th & SUNDAY Feb. 9th 2014''' | |||
=== About === | === About === | ||
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* Welding Certifications: 6g x-ray on Stick, Tig, Mig, and Combo. for Carbon and stainless. | * Welding Certifications: 6g x-ray on Stick, Tig, Mig, and Combo. for Carbon and stainless. | ||
* My hobbies are: Practical uses for RFID/NFC, Body modification,(ask me how to combine the two[http://gerrykoeva.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/2006-03-30_-_hands.jpg]), 3D printing (read Makers yet?[http://craphound.com/makers/download/]), and locksport. | * My hobbies are: Practical uses for RFID/NFC, Body modification,(ask me how to combine the two[http://gerrykoeva.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/2006-03-30_-_hands.jpg]), 3D printing (read Makers yet?[http://craphound.com/makers/download/]), and locksport. | ||
* "Actions speak louder then words" | * '''"Actions speak louder then words"''' | ||
