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  1. Chris Cramer

    Laser Engraving

    I Just purchased the new XTool D1 Pro 20W diode laser engraver. The tool works great for engraving, but I was a bit disappointed in the 20W module when it could not cut the 3/8" hard wood that I use for my knife handles. The 20W module does have enough power to engrave stainless steel which is...
  2. Chris Cramer

    My welding challenge

    The regulator on the acetylene cylinder is set to 8 and the oxygen is set to 20. The knobs on the torch are what is used to control the flame. You can get very little heat by slightly twisting the acetylene knob and adjust it to a small sized flame and using the oxygen to bring it to a neutral...
  3. Chris Cramer

    My welding challenge

    That is a good technique for repairing holes on thin material. The metal added to the bead adds more heat resistance every time, and the bead is something to point the arc towards to withstand the heat. Adding metal to the bead works to cool the weld. If you have a foot pedal you can also use...
  4. Chris Cramer

    My welding challenge

    For something that thin, if you are not confident tig welding it, you could use brazing with an oxy acetylene torch.
  5. Chris Cramer

    Woodwork.

    I finally got around to finishing my custom display case that I've been meaning to build for a more professional presentation of the knives and other projects that I intend to sell. The frame I wanted to make more beautiful than the appearance of simple wood stain; so I chose to go for the use...
  6. Chris Cramer

    Fusion360 intro at next calgary meetup?

    I know quite a bit when it comes to modeling with fusion 360. I haven't learned to simulate mechanics but I've learned quite a bit on sketches, solid bodies and surfaces/ faces. There are lots of features to modify simple bodies into something complicated.
  7. Chris Cramer

    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    Yeah I tried calling you is this the right number -?
  8. Chris Cramer

    Components

    I came up with a new way to adjust both the angle and the tension of the tracking wheel on my grinder. I installed a ball screw on both sides of another square tube to drive an arm up both sides of the tube holding the axle for the tracking wheel. The way that each arm is adjusted separately...
  9. Chris Cramer

    Components

    Thanks Crosche, tha would help me get a good idea of how your track wheels are setup, and how the chasis is built.
  10. Chris Cramer

    Components

    My machine torch consumables can cut to a kerf width of 0.04" with fine cut, and 0.06" whith a machine nozzle for thicker stock. Mild steel can be severed as thick as 1" and clean cut as thick as 5/8". Stainless can also be cut as thick as 5/8".
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