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Offline Chuck in Indiana

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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #30 on: January 10, 2022, 06:25:25 PM »
That's Awesome Chuck! How do you attach the plywood to the wings?
I'll volunteer to be the test pilot  :grin:

Waterproof glue and/or epoxy. Because, by definition it is not an aircraft, you don't need to be a pilot to fly it.
I wouldn't recommend that..
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Offline Chuck in Indiana

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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #31 on: January 10, 2022, 06:27:56 PM »
Beautiful workmanship Chuck, your skill set is second to none!

Thanks.. comma but. I've seen some really nice workmanship coming out of several people on this list.  :smiley:
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #32 on: January 13, 2022, 09:33:58 AM »
This is a good video about wood props. I like the way she describes the gear ratio as it applies to props for homebuilts https://youtu.be/cribie7fuYA. Chucks excellent project will use a similar prop unless he uses a composite prop
« Last Edit: January 14, 2022, 12:33:03 PM by John A »
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #33 on: January 13, 2022, 06:33:02 PM »
Second winter shop upgrade job;

a strong through wall exhaust fan with a filter.



The 16" diameter blade type fan was in the shop before I took over the space (exterior gravity louvers), I welded up a rectangular frame from light gauge steel angle and clad it with 22 gauge galvanized sheet, added a 14" x 25" filter to the horizontal inlet.

I replaced the ancient belt type electric motor, found an identical modern replacement for under $120, this thing pulls air!

Should go a long ways to keeping the shop cleaner and make for healthier air quality.

I am going to set up a welding and grinding table under the hood and hang a welding curtain to enclose the two open sides when I weld.
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #33 on: January 13, 2022, 06:33:02 PM »

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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #34 on: January 13, 2022, 07:30:53 PM »
Beauty ,I’m envious. My shop building is not set up for a nice exhaust fan.
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #35 on: January 17, 2022, 08:50:06 PM »
I finished up my new welding station, built a simple table to fit the small corner I have for welding and grinding, 1-1/2" light HSS tube frame and a 3/16" steel top.



Room to tuck my MIG/Stick/Tig and gas welding kit below, a small shelf holds two plastic tubs to hold TIG and Stick gear, welding rod storage tubes hung off the side, a small vice and I mounted the grinder / belt sander in a corner. It's a tight space on a 24" x 40" table but I don't do big jobs so it suits my needs and with the big exhaust fan above its comfortable to weld here, the LED light above is nice and bright. I may drill and tap the table top on a grid pattern to take quick clamps.



Last job will be to hang a curtain rod above to enlcose the space with a welding curtain and keep grinding slag away from the rest of the shop
« Last Edit: January 18, 2022, 08:13:39 PM by Canuck750 »
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #36 on: January 19, 2022, 07:31:43 AM »
I've never seen that face shield. What is it?
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #37 on: January 19, 2022, 10:23:10 AM »
I've never seen that face shield. What is it?

It’s a Miller knock off that my local welding shop recommended but it’s a piece of crap.



The flip fasteners keep falling out and have stripped. I should have bought the real deal, $150 Chinese junk. I never seem to learn the true cost of cheap!!
« Last Edit: January 19, 2022, 07:23:04 PM by Canuck750 »
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Re: A good project for winter boredom!
« Reply #38 on: January 20, 2022, 06:19:09 AM »
I spent the big bucks (Not Guzzi content)  :smiley: on a Viking 3350. (!) I've gotta say it makes low amperage puddles easier to see.
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