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Line 2: − + − === Projects === − − ==== T-shirt Launcher ==== − − * AKA the big ugly spud gun − * Fellow Member Celtwolf and I were discussing the power racing series, someone said wistful comment of: "I wish we had t-shirt cannons like nascar" And I said "okay". − * 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" − − ==== 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" (currently there is a kludge I worked out safely involving the shop vac) − * 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.( I HAMMERED A NAIL WITH A BANANA!!! LIFE GOAL!!!) − * 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 ==== − ::::::: '''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. − * 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. Line 64:
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re arranged layout because people are too lazy to read entire entry, people keep asking for time availability when I am in Canada.
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.
* ''' Next rotation home: 04-16 THRU 04-21'''
* ''' Next rotation home: 05-07 THRU 05-12'''
* '''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.
* 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.
* 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.
==== Email? Help? Welding? Where am I? ====
==== Email? Help? Welding? Where am I? ====
All the welders are on the wiki and at the space. A little research goes a long way. I say this because I personally know three (technically four) ways to tig weld and the Tig welder at the space is only capable of two ways.
All the welders are on the wiki and at the space. A little research goes a long way. I say this because I personally know three (technically four) ways to tig weld and the Tig welder at the space is only capable of two ways.
=== Projects ===
==== T-shirt Launcher ====
* AKA the big ugly spud gun
* Fellow Member Celtwolf and I were discussing the power racing series, someone said wistful comment of: "I wish we had t-shirt cannons like nascar" And I said "okay".
* 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"
==== 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" (currently there is a kludge I worked out safely involving the shop vac)
* 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.( I HAMMERED A NAIL WITH A BANANA!!! LIFE GOAL!!!)
* 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 ====
::::::: '''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.
* 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.