I finally got around to plasma cutting the bear out of 1/8" mild steel. I have a little more grinding and welding to do, but I'm reasonably happy with the outcome. The gashes between the 2nd and 3rd legs resulted from someone-who-isn't-me screwing up the pressure regulator setting on the compressor. Note to self: if the tool is working fine, don't dick with the settings.
Fun fact: if you try to plasma cut with no air coming through the regulator, you'll spot-weld the plasma cutter to the plate.
Most importantly, the Mrs. is delighted with the outcome. Which is nice.
I made a thing. Poorly.
Re: I made a thing. Poorly.
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
Gone hunting with Alec Baldwin and Dick Cheney. Back soon.
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Re: I made a thing. Poorly.
Actually she is right. It is pretty cool.5chn3ll wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:11 pm I finally got around to plasma cutting the bear out of 1/8" mild steel. I have a little more grinding and welding to do, but I'm reasonably happy with the outcome. The gashes between the 2nd and 3rd legs resulted from someone-who-isn't-me screwing up the pressure regulator setting on the compressor. Note to self: if the tool is working fine, don't dick with the settings.
Fun fact: if you try to plasma cut with no air coming through the regulator, you'll spot-weld the plasma cutter to the plate.
Most importantly, the Mrs. is delighted with the outcome. Which is nice.
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AND I didn't burn the house down. So Much Win!
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
Gone hunting with Alec Baldwin and Dick Cheney. Back soon.
- 32wildbilly
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Think about it not only did you cut something out you also practiced your spot welding. Win-Win!
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