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== Welder ==
 
== Welder ==
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The welder is finally functioning.  Talk to Ed Bennett or Everett Wilson if you want to learn how to use it.  The procedure is:
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The welder is finally functioning. It can be used for blades for any of the bandsaws.  So far, we have just welded carbon blades. Bimetal may be difficult- brazing might be a better choice for these.  Talk to Ed Bennett or Everett Wilson if you want to learn how to use the welder.  The procedure is:
 
#Measure  120" (5 table lengths) of the bulk blade of your choice.
 
#Measure  120" (5 table lengths) of the bulk blade of your choice.
 
#Cut the blade to length using the shear above the welder.
 
#Cut the blade to length using the shear above the welder.
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#Anneal the blade until dull red (pulse width modulate the anneal button - it doesn't take much).
 
#Anneal the blade until dull red (pulse width modulate the anneal button - it doesn't take much).
 
#Grind the weld until smooth and the weld thickness is the same as the blade.
 
#Grind the weld until smooth and the weld thickness is the same as the blade.
      
== To-Do ==
 
== To-Do ==
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