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=== Projects === | === Projects === | ||
====T-shirt Launcher==== | ==== T-shirt Launcher ==== | ||
* 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 ==== | ||
* 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 a kludge I worked out safely involving the shop vac) | * 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 a kludge I worked out safely involving the shop vac) | ||
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* There is now a set up I feel comfortable with, it IS taking a long time to build up pressure for withdrawal. Everyone Insists Ryan and I blog this, once I confirm it works we will. | * There is now a set up I feel comfortable with, it IS taking a long time to build up pressure for withdrawal. Everyone Insists Ryan and I blog this, once I confirm it works we will. | ||
====Learning 3D printing==== | ==== Learning 3D printing ==== | ||
::::::: '''or WOW I am in over my head''' | ::::::: '''or WOW I am in over my head''' | ||
* 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: | * Tools: I have stuck to the easy Makerbot supplied tools and am learning to fiddle around with basic settings by trial and errors. | ||
* I have learned something from each of my printer failures, well maybe not from the last one. I was too busy laughing at how bad and funny looking it turned out. | * I have learned something from each of my printer failures, well maybe not from the last one. I was too busy laughing at how bad and funny looking it turned out. | ||
====Email? Help? Welding? Where am I?==== | ==== Email? Help? Welding? Where am I? ==== | ||
* | * '''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 | * 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. | ||
* I usually only cert one (maybe two) person at a time. This is something I try to plan out. | * I usually only cert one (maybe two) 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 working in the Oil Sands (living in | * 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. The Ice Road Truckers are wimps compared to the conditions I deal with daily. | ||
===2014=== | === 2014 === | ||
04-16 04-21, | 04-16 04-21, | ||
05-07 05-12, 05-28 06-02, 06-18 06-23, | 05-07 05-12, 05-28 06-02, 06-18 06-23, | ||
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The session/ class or whatever I teach is mostly about what I previously mentioned, and some basic techniques (helps if you have a project goal in mind). | The session/ class or whatever I teach is mostly about what I previously mentioned, and some basic techniques (helps if you have a project goal in mind). I am not an authority on welding, and there are all kinds of ways to learn, all I can teach is what I know about welding equipment and techniques I use (I weld on pipe). If you find/ Watch/ have an idea that works for you, please share this knowledge, its the best way to learn a possibly better way. Personally I like the Miller and Lincoln welder sites for additional training materials. | ||
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* 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: 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 | * 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"''' | ||
