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Line 11: − * 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. − * 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. Line 37:
Line 35: − − === Projects === − − ==== T-shirt Launcher (done, abandoned) ==== − − * AKA the big ugly spud gun − * Fellow Member Will 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 (done) ==== − * 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 the system works, has some minor bugs, need a handel for the cap) − * 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 have hammered a nail with a Bananna,and smashed various thing while they were frozen − * There is now a set up I feel comfortable with, it IS taking a long time to build up pressure for withdrawal. Ryan had blogged this. − − ==== Learning 3D printing ==== − ::::::: '''or WOW I am in over my head''' − − * UPDATE: seems I know quite a bit more then your average member about the process now (2015) − * 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 71:
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making things simpler
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 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 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. Currently working 50+ hours a week'''
* 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 (home) 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.
* '''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)
* I usually only Authorize 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.
* If you write me an email like this:
* 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''
''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''
All the welders are on the wiki and at the space. A little research goes a long way.
All the welders are on the wiki and at the space. A little research goes a long way.
* + 16 years pipefitting. 8 years traveling, 9 years happily divorced, 5 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'''
* 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)
([http://profoundlydisconnected.com/skill-work-ethic-arent-taboo/ 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"'''