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    Category: Metal Fabrication

    Machines and techniques that treat metal sheet, tube, and bar as elements to be joined into assemblies

    Change the Punch and Die on the Ironworker

    Difficulty: 2 – Moderate Applies to: Metropolis Time: 5 to 20 minutes Tools needed: – Ironworker Wrench – Ironworker Gage Wire – Ironworker Hex Key…

    seth November 10, 2020
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    Training Guide: MIG Welded Desk Organizer

    Step 1 — MIG Training – Desk Organizer Hotworks safety: hot things are hot (also assume everything is hot, wear gloves) Smoky things need ventilation…

    seth November 10, 2020
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    TIG Welded Chimenea

    Step 1 — Waterjet the files Take .dxf files to water jet. Cut out 4x outer panels, 1x lower holder and 1x upper holder Take…

    Charlie November 10, 2020
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    TIG Checklist

    Setup Operation Cleanup

    seth November 10, 2020

    MIG Steel Checklist

    Setup Operation Cleanup

    seth November 10, 2020

    MIG Aluminum Checklist

    Setup Operation Cleanup

    seth November 10, 2020

    Belt or Disc Sander Checklist

    Setup Operation Cleanup

    seth November 10, 2020
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    Drill Press Checklist

    Difficulty: Easy Machine Hazard Class: 3 Setup Operation Cleanup

    seth October 21, 2020
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    Cold Saw Checklist

    Operation Turn on 3 power switches Check coolant flow, add water if needed Clamp workpiece in vise Cut by pulling down with one hand Vacuum…

    seth October 21, 2020
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    Sources for Materials

    List of vendors who supply useful materials. This list is focused on easy-to-access vendors, who either have a local retail store, an online storefront, or…

    seth October 21, 2020
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