Changes

=== Projects ===

=== Projects ===

====T-shirt Launcher====

==== T-shirt Launcher ====

* AKA the big ugly spud gun

* AKA the big ugly spud gun

* 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)

* 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: 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.

* 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

* '''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.

* 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 [[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.

* 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,

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.

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.

* 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 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"'''