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Recent content by JohnnyTK

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    Ontario Members: any interest in a meet/Greet?

    Hi Brent, I would be interested.
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    Robotic Technician/Automation Technician

    George Brown College Distance Learning. If you do not want a certificate but want the whole course with all the simulators, then just take the first module with test and it unlocks the complete program. They have a few like Robotics. Electromechanical, Electronic, Automation, PLC technician...
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    Robotic Technician/Automation Technician

    After watching CalgaryPT build his lawnmower and pondering what I wanted to do for a while in regards to hobby and possible future job change. Decided to take a robotics technician course and then possible automation course. Any members here involved in these areas?
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    Thoughts on this package deal

    Here is a link to a video about modifications. Lots of other solutions.
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    What to look for in a Welder?

    Shows on lawson Canadian site.
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    Newbie from Oakville - Hi there, folks...

    Welcome from Collingwood
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    Daily Shop Improvement

    Almost done the shop, ceiling is up. Just some mud, paint and then on to getting it set up. I hate drywall. 18'x21' shop with a true usable 15'x20'. PS: Going for function not form on this shop.
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    CNC plasma cutter build

    I can not wait to see the completed build.
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    Gear cutting and making gear cutters from scratch

    Gear cutting memorizes me, follow a few on Instagram
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    CNC plasma cutter build

    All in it will be ~900. I bought plans for the design shown in the first post. That was $13 Then I sourced the parts from places like Amazon, Bearings Canada, Makerparts and McMaster-Carr. Total was $625 The plasma cutter was $289 from Ebay. Thanks David.
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    CNC plasma cutter build

    QUOTE="David_R8, post: 36503, member: 1518"]Including my import plasma cutter, I will be in for about $900 for the plasma cutter. I could have done it less expensively I think if I knew more about what I was doing. Does that include the Plasma also or just the cutting table? Also can you share...
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    Getting Started with Fusion 360

    One thing that I have learned after taking a Fusion course and trying to come back to use it after months of not opening program is that it is a perishable skill set. Back to the beginning of the course again for me.
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    CNC plasma cutter build

    I was looking at the Crossfire Table, you have to weigh is this to generate revenue or just for hobby purposes? If it is to generate revenue, the quickest and most efficient route is to purchase. But if time is not a factor and you want to gain fabrication experience then building in my opinion...
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    CNC plasma cutter build

    Very Cool! Noted if required in the future.
  15. JohnnyTK

    Vickers Vedette flying boat

    Incredible! Thanks for sharing with us and working to preserve a piece of our history.
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