#garfield Logs

Aug 24 2019

07:07 PM zhanx: ugh today was fun
07:11 PM zhanx: did a final inspection on a hotel with 425 rooms. That needs a ton of rework
07:23 PM rue_mohr: usually you use a laser line
07:23 PM rue_mohr: or a good ole string
07:24 PM rue_mohr: like I say, their fault, lowest bid contractor
07:24 PM zhanx: what you just don't randomly cut holes :D
07:24 PM zhanx: true
07:24 PM rue_mohr: the people who put in the proper price dont get the work
07:24 PM rue_mohr: lowest bid will just cut holes
07:24 PM rue_mohr: quality wasn't part of their bid
07:25 PM rue_mohr: ruemohr.org/~ircjunk/projects/castbox/
07:25 PM zhanx: as I have examples of. I am keeping all the fucked up photos as I go to show examples of work I have had to fix later on
07:25 PM zhanx: not to bad
07:25 PM rue_mohr: it was hell to make
07:26 PM rue_mohr: the log has photos with orange and red crosses for stuff that didn't work
07:26 PM zhanx: was just about to ask the red x's for ?
07:27 PM rue_mohr: see the first ram-up, the box didn't come out properly
07:27 PM zhanx: what does it weight?
07:27 PM rue_mohr: there was a vacuum effect not helping
07:28 PM zhanx: yep it stayed inside, what do use to release it after that
07:28 PM rue_mohr: I tapped it into soft packed sand, that worked
07:28 PM zhanx: k
07:29 PM zhanx: is that a door hing on your crucible pliers?
07:29 PM rue_mohr: thats a riser
07:30 PM rue_mohr: its a swing-away one
07:30 PM zhanx: http://ruemohr.org/~ircjunk/projects/castbox/p1130457.jpg
07:30 PM rue_mohr: yea, its a riser
07:30 PM rue_mohr: I pour into that one
07:31 PM zhanx: k, then pour with the smaller one
07:31 PM rue_mohr: ?
07:31 PM rue_mohr: I pour right from the pot
07:33 PM rue_mohr: just adding a writeup.
07:38 PM zhanx: pouring rain out
07:39 PM rue_mohr: hmmm
07:40 PM rue_mohr: http://ruemohr.org/~ircjunk/projects/castbox/slide.htm
07:40 PM rue_mohr: text added
07:42 PM zhanx: either way good show
07:43 PM zhanx: It was not suppose to rain, only 10% chance
07:43 PM zhanx: so much for firing up the forge
07:53 PM zhanx: well i did want to finish the tongs
07:58 PM zhanx: rue_mohr, ok more pics of that riser when you can
09:02 PM rue_mohr: k
09:07 PM rue_mohr: ruemohr.org/~ircjunk/projects/smelter/slide.htm
09:07 PM rue_mohr: its important that the handles tip down a bit
09:08 PM rue_mohr: you can turn it to make them rest on the flask just right
09:09 PM Tom_L: evening
09:10 PM rue_mohr: hey
09:10 PM rue_mohr: see the box I cast?
09:10 PM rue_mohr: trickey!
09:11 PM Tom_L: didn't see it all, had to leave but i started the slide show
09:11 PM rue_mohr: I think it would have gone better if I'd premade a core for the inside
09:19 PM Tom_L: not too bad though
09:27 PM rue_mohr: indeed, esp for a trickey casting
09:27 PM rue_mohr: there is actually a line where the metal started to prematurely freeze in the mold and then other metal came around it
09:28 PM rue_mohr: I should have made more entry points
09:28 PM Tom_L: taking notes?
09:28 PM rue_mohr: I'm replying on memory :/
09:29 PM rue_mohr: "Projects published prior to the Start Date are not eligible for entry"
09:29 PM Tom_L: good google is there then.
09:29 PM rue_mohr: https://www.instructables.com/contest/metal2019/?linkId=72342823
09:29 PM zhanx: you should be relying on memory instead
09:29 PM rue_mohr: so, what if its just not published on their site?
09:30 PM rue_mohr: from what I read, it could still be valid
09:33 PM rue_mohr: it would be wise of me to look at past winners and see what they lean towards
10:18 PM rue_mohr: https://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Melting-and-Casting-Casting-Iron-Plaque/
10:25 PM rue_mohr: https://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-Aluminum-Casting-Hanger/
10:25 PM rue_mohr: maybe I should give lost foam a try again
10:28 PM zhanx: lost foam is what I am going for
10:30 PM rue_mohr: I'm gonna make a foam of that box, try it tommorow before of after another plate
10:48 PM Tom_L: going to higher temp metals you definitely need protective gear
10:49 PM zhanx: i got boots today so.... no more flip flops
10:49 PM Tom_L: it's your body... but it seems to get alot of abuse
10:51 PM zhanx: yep trying to slow that down now
10:51 PM Tom_L: i won't be trying this stuff any time soon but it's fun watching you guys progress with it
10:52 PM Tom_L: rue's first pour looked like crap but now he's getting some decent results
10:52 PM zhanx: good results really
10:54 PM Tom_L: yup
11:06 PM rue_mohr: https://www.instructables.com/id/Woodworking-Toolrest-for-the-Mini-Lathe-From-Scrap/
11:06 PM rue_mohr: omg, I didn't think to make a wood toolrest for the lathe
11:28 PM rue_shop1: bit of a scramble, it started raining, didn't have the casting sand in yet