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| ===== Helpful Hint ===== | ===== Helpful Hint ===== | ||
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| + | * 1. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN | ||
| + | The number one failure of a MIG weld is porosity. The most common cause of porosity is welding a dirty, oily, painted surface. All these contaminants get trapped in the weld, resulting in holes that resemble a sponge. | ||
| + | * 2. Get a Great Ground | ||
| + | Lincoln Electric’s Karl Hoes says a welding arc requires a smooth flow of electricity through a complete electrical circuit. Welding current will seek the path of least resistance. So if care is not taken to place the welding ground close to the arc, the current may find another pathway. Firmly attach the clamp to bare metal as close as possible to the arc. | ||
| + | * 3. KEEP YOUR STICKOUT SHORT | ||
| + | As a general rule, keep the distance the wire sticks out from the end of the gun’s contact tip to between 1/4 and 3∕8 inch. | ||
| + | * 4. USE BOTH HANDS | ||
| + | “Use both hands whenever possible, | ||
| + | * 5. When in doubt: ask JAKE B or DAN J. We are lucky to have these 2 co-champions of Welding and Forge. | ||
| ===== Topics ===== | ===== Topics ===== | ||
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| * Maker Faire Wrap Party: at Norwich building, on October 23rd from 6 PM to midnight. | * Maker Faire Wrap Party: at Norwich building, on October 23rd from 6 PM to midnight. | ||
| * It is a costume party | * It is a costume party | ||
| + | * Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within last 3 days. | ||
| * Next Space Improvement Day: Saturday, October 30th from 1 to 4 PM. | * Next Space Improvement Day: Saturday, October 30th from 1 to 4 PM. | ||
| + | * Food will be tamales | ||
| + | * Zelda Pottery Day: Nov 5th at 7PM. | ||
| + | * Make new 12" x 12" pavers using old pottery pieces. | ||
| ===== Safety Note ===== | ===== Safety Note ===== | ||
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| ===== Rule and Regulation of the Week ===== | ===== Rule and Regulation of the Week ===== | ||
| - | * | + | * Before you operate any power tool in the woodshop, turn on the dust collection system for that tool. Not sure which dust collection to use....ASK. |
| + | * Jeff Mann (Board member and Ceramics Champion) says DUST is the #1 hazard in the woodshop. | ||
| ===== Member Topics and Announcements ===== | ===== Member Topics and Announcements ===== | ||
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| ==== Project Updates ==== | ==== Project Updates ==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Alden: added supplemental power supply to his Mac to ensure his graphics card has enough juice. |
| + | * Alex: made jewelery ring which glow in the dark | ||
| + | * Bob R: Restored a Tonka model truck | ||
| + | * Mike T: working on sunrise/ | ||
| + | * Scott: made a morris code contact with key individual | ||
| + | * Karen: working on sponge mop. | ||
| + | * Mystical bow out of 8" aluminum. | ||
| + | * Mark R: working on firmware on 3D printer | ||
| ======Guest introductions========= | ======Guest introductions========= | ||
| - | * | + | * 10 guests |
| - | * | + | * Jeff M and Tim C gave the tours |
| - | * | + | * Bill signed up 5 new members |
| ====Awesomeness====== | ====Awesomeness====== | ||
| - | * | + | * Jeff M mowed the lawn at Lenox. |
| + | * Mike T and Mike H and Anderson for installing a box so kiln works | ||
| + | * Adam and Ben helped with bed on CNC in Norwich | ||
| + | * Tom G: cousin donated polishing lathe | ||
| + | * Mike T for bringing bag of bones and severed deer head | ||
| + | * Dan J for teaching how to use excavator | ||
| + | * Tim C for getting a Mag Drill and Concrete Saw | ||
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