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Pipefitter[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipefitter], Pipe-welder, Highly Educated Prole, and technology enthusiast. | Pipefitter[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipefitter], Pipe-welder, Highly Educated Prole, and technology enthusiast. | ||
* ''' | * '''I am currently home until Feb. 1st 2015''' | ||
* 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. | * My apartment is located 30 miles west on I-90, traffic affects my attendance at the space. | ||
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* '''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''' for certing? Just need some advice on technique? We can work something out. | * Want to learn to use the [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=welders welders] and have '''3 hours to kill''' for certing? Just need some advice on technique? We can work something out usually. | ||
* I usually only cert one | * 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 (not actively working) 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 (not actively working) 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 | * Currently between Projects till Feb 1st, then I will be gone working for at least three weeks | ||
=== Certifying/Authorizing on Welders at PS1 === | === Certifying/Authorizing on Welders at PS1 === | ||
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=== Projects === | === Projects === | ||
==== T-shirt Launcher ==== | ==== T-shirt Launcher (done, abandoned)==== | ||
* AKA the big ugly spud gun | * AKA the big ugly spud gun | ||
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* 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 ==== | ==== LN2 tapper, Liquid Nitrogen withdrawal, J**Z Jug project (done) ==== | ||
* 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. | * 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" (currently | * 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" (currently the system works, has some minor bugs, need a handel for the cap) | ||
* 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. | * 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'') | * '''LN2 IS COOL AS HELL''' (''pun intended'') | ||
* I | * I have hammered a nail with a Bananna,and smashed various thing while they were frozen | ||
* There is now a set up I feel comfortable with, it IS taking a long time to build up pressure for withdrawal. | * There is now a set up I feel comfortable with, it IS taking a long time to build up pressure for withdrawal. Ryan had blogged this. | ||
==== Learning 3D printing ==== | ==== Learning 3D printing ==== | ||
::::::: '''or WOW I am in over my head''' | ::::::: '''or WOW I am in over my head''' | ||
* UPDATE: seems I know quite a bit more then your average member about the process now (2015) | |||
* Making various things on the maker bot, because it is a easy learning curve and I lack the basic 3D modeling skills most have. | * Making various things on the maker bot, because it is a easy learning curve and I lack the basic 3D modeling skills most have. | ||
* Tools: I have stuck to the easy Makerbot supplied tools and am learning to fiddle around with basic settings by trial and errors. | * Tools: I have stuck to the easy Makerbot supplied tools and am learning to fiddle around with basic settings by trial and errors. | ||
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=== About === | === About === | ||
* + | * + 15 years pipefitting. 7 years traveling, 8 years happily divorced, 4 years DEBT-FREE! | ||
* Finished formal union trades apprenticeship (5 years of training). '''Educated Union member''' (no I won't talk politics or Preach) | * Finished formal union trades apprenticeship (5 years of training). '''Educated Union member''' (no I won't talk politics or Preach) | ||
* Welding Certifications: 6g x-ray on Stick, Tig, Mig, and Combo. for Carbon and stainless. | * Welding Certifications(expired/2015): 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. | ||
* "There is no short-cut for time and effort" | * "There is no short-cut for time and effort" | ||
* '''"Actions speak louder then words"''' | * '''"Actions speak louder then words"''' | ||
