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→Fitterdave
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 AND working, a rarity.(but traffic sucks on I-90 to/from Elgin)'''
* '''I am working in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_River_Refinery WOODRIVER]This is near St. Louis, four and a half hours south on I-55. I have a (work) apartment in Alton '''
* 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 (home) 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 Authorizing 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? WHY IS FITTERDAVE IGNORING YOU? ====
* '''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 usually.
* 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 Authorizing? Just need some advice on technique? We can work something out usually.
* I usually only cert one person at a time. This is something I try to plan out.
* I usually only Authorize 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.
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* If you write me an email like this:
''Hi Dave. I'm a member at pumping station 1. I was hoping to get certified from you on the aluminum welder. What is it good time for you''
This is a direct copy/paste of an email sent to me. I am omitting the worst offenders that have been sent.
If you notice there is no name mentioned, no explaining prior experience with metal working, or a simple Question asked : Dave are you in town?
I will simply not even reply.
=== Certifying/Authorizing on Welders at PS1 ===
=== Certifying/Authorizing on Welders at PS1 ===
If you get certified by some one else (with a easier schedule) make sure they add you to the WIKI on the equipment page, it is a pain, but currently it is the only way we can track who taught who, and all that.
If you get Authorized by some one else (with a easier schedule) make sure they add you (or add yourself) to the WIKI on the equipment page, it is a pain, but currently it is the only way we can track who taught who, and all that. We have a very nice NEW machine and a good group of people who can more reliably be at the space since I travel for work so much lately (02/08/2016). We have another member who also welds for a living, she is very talented, and on the other end of the welding spectrum from what I normally work with; I look forward to learning from her how to weld ultra thin stainless since she does it for a living.
Other wise classes/ sessions normally run about 2-1/2 to about 3 hours depending on how often different tangents get discussed. Usually a week before I get back I try to narrow down a good time to certify . I cover everything from welding lens shades and why there are different shades for different jobs, to fire safety practices, and what is happening chemically to what you are welding (and why its important for a strong weld).
Other wise classes/ sessions normally run about 2-1/2 to about 3 hours depending on how often different tangents get discussed. Usually a week before I get back I try to narrow down a good time to Authorize . I cover everything from welding lens shades and why there are different shades for different jobs, to fire safety practices, and what is happening chemically to what you are welding (and why its important for a strong weld).
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.
=== Projects ===
=== Projects ===
* 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.
=== About ===
=== About ===
* + 15 years pipefitting. 7 years traveling, 8 years happily divorced, 4 years DEBT-FREE!
* + 16 years pipefitting. 8 years traveling, 9 years happily divorced, 5 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, I will talk about positive action for more educated skilled craftsmen)
* Welding Certifications(expired/2015): 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"'''