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Re: I made a thing. Poorly.

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:11 pm
by 5chn3ll
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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Re: I made a thing. Poorly.

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:17 pm
by 32wildbilly
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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Actually she is right. It is pretty cool.

Re: I made a thing. Poorly.

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:47 pm
by 5chn3ll
AND I didn't burn the house down. So Much Win!

Re: I made a thing. Poorly.

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 6:19 pm
by 32wildbilly
5chn3ll wrote: Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:47 pm AND I didn't burn the house down. So Much Win!
Think about it not only did you cut something out you also practiced your spot welding. Win-Win!