Wish List

[Ryan Mcdermott]

Hey, all, I think the wishlist on the wiki needs a little updating.  I'm trying to compile an amazon wishlist (with those handy prime buttons) that will let people click a link, and have a thing appear on our door, hooray!

If anybody could go through the wiki (http://wiki.heatsynclabs.org/wiki/Wishlist) and update what we need, and what we already have, that would be great.

What would be even more great is if you could give me an amazon link (prime preferred) to buy it!

Examples of things we need (but I need specific links to add to the wishlist...some of these things I just don't know which to get) are:

bandsaw blades

circular saw blades

Just stuff that people can browse and buy for us if they feel like it.

-Ryan M.

[Will Bradley]

The whiteboard shopping list says the below. I've erased it now, so if nobody "second"s these items they'll be removed from the wishlist.

Bar Clamps (size?)

Lube (silicone, lithium, graphite)

M6 machine screws, nuts, washers (apx. 1" long)

Nylon washers (size? where to buy?)

Wire strippers (gauges needed?)

0.032" Rosin Core Solder

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[Jacob Rosenthal]

Wire strippers were brought in by Matt.

[Ryan Mcdermott]

Hey all, this is what the wish list looks like right now (The amazon thing I'm putting together):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/wishlist/3LWPGQKYM4PQE

I found a different miter saw that appears to outperform the one listed on our wiki and added that instead.

This is mostly stuff that I know about which we want right now.  I'm sure we also need trash bags and things like that.  If anybody knows the sizes we need, can you link me to them so I can add them?

Once this list is "finished", I think it would be something great to link to on our websites, or let people know about if they want to help contribute in a way other than membership dues.

The huge advantage to this is the lack of friction between wanting to buy us something, and having it show up at our door.  It's a couple of clicks if you have an amazon account, and you don't have to ask anybody which one to buy, it's all right there for you.

-Ryan

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[Ryan Mcdermott]

Jasper, Austin, your input on the welding mask and jacket that I added here would be nice.

[JR]

Ultimate consignment had lots of clamps when I was there, and if we get the discount for the lab they'd be a very good price.

[Jasper Nance]

Why does our welding jacket need to be XXL? I think it'd rather be a
bit too tight than loose and getting in the way...

On 10/10/12, JR <google...@rziha.net> wrote:
> Ultimate consignment had lots of clamps when I was there, and if we get the
>
> discount for the lab they'd be a very good price.
>
> On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:10:19 AM UTC-7, Will Bradley wrote:
>>
>> The whiteboard shopping list says the below. I've erased it now, so if
>> nobody "second"s these items they'll be removed from the wishlist.
>>
>> Bar Clamps (size?)
>> Lube (silicone, lithium, graphite)
>> M6 machine screws, nuts, washers (apx. 1" long)
>> Nylon washers (size? where to buy?)
>> Wire strippers (gauges needed?)
>> 0.032" Rosin Core Solder
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:06 AM, Ryan Mcdermott

>> <blh...@gmail.com<javascript:>

>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Hey, all, I think the wishlist on the wiki needs a little updating. I'm
>>>
>>> trying to compile an amazon wishlist (with those handy prime buttons)
>>> that
>>> will let people click a link, and have a thing appear on our door,
>>> hooray!
>>>
>>> If anybody could go through the wiki (
>>> http://wiki.heatsynclabs.org/wiki/Wishlist) and update what we need, and
>>>
>>> what we already have, that would be great.
>>>
>>> What would be even more great is if you could give me an amazon link
>>> (prime preferred) to buy it!
>>>
>>> Examples of things we need (but I need specific links to add to the
>>> wishlist...some of these things I just don't know which to get) are:
>>>
>>> bandsaw blades
>>> circular saw blades
>>>
>>> Just stuff that people can browse and buy for us if they feel like it.
>>>
>>> -Ryan M.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

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Jasper Nance - KE7PHI
Creative and Scientific Imagery
http://www.nebarnix.com/

[Ryan Mcdermott]

Okay, that makes sense.  I chose really big because that means that everybody could wear it, but being too baggy could be bad.  These are cheap, though.  I'll add more sizes.

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[Jasper Nance]

The helmet looks super sexy. Its got good reviews too. I prefer 3M
speedglas but you can't get speedglas for $99.


PS I just lol'd when I saw that the "high force plunger" was also ribbed...

[Ryan Mcdermott]

Yeah, that helmet looks totally bad ass.  Having a couple of autoshades would be really nice, IMHO.  I was showing Alyson some welding things last night, and while the gold glass helmet is nice, sitting in the dark waiting for the arc to start is weird while you're teaching somebody.

Tangent, but if I see you tonight, will you remind me to check the battery situation on that autoshade?  Having it not darken last night when you were tigging was not good.

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[Jasper Nance]

Agreed.

Also -- and really this goes to anyone --

You can always ask to use my helmet which I always keep in my box. It
might fit her better anyway since its the smaller women's fit version
of the speedglas. But seriously, do ask first.

[Jasper Nance]

Does it have a battery or is it powered from the light of the arc?
Austin? Tim? Its the crappy harbor freight one with the busted
adjustment knob...

[Mike Bushroe]

Because otherwise I will NEVER be able to get into it without blowing lots of seams!

Probably I should get my own welding jacket that is big enough to still move in and keep in the box I am now official enough to have!

Mike

[Mark Kirschenbaum]

Hey guys, for safety equipment like this, we should first talk to our local 3M rep. Those guys are great for giving samples! Let me find the contact information of the current one and I'll post back. 

-Trunk

[Ryan Mcdermott]

Awesome, Mark!

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[Mark Kirschenbaum]

My old rep is going to send us a bunch of safety products. Told him to send us gloves, googles/glasses, masks, earplugs, and look for a complete speedglass mask for us. We'll see what his care package brings us. He doesn't have any jackets. If we get a box labeled "Trunk - Safety Products" that is this stuff, open it up.

As for the clamps, harbor freight has a ton of these and they are really inexpensive there (don't know about the quality). They also have a big sale starting on Thursday. They also have a welding mask for $35 bucks.

Oh and I have a new plunger used from this bathroom scene...(see attached) :-P

I'll bring it in.... A plunger with history 

[Ryan Mcdermott]

http://thingist.com/user_uploads/321362382158439961.gif

http://thingist.com/user_uploads/321362382811253474.gif

http://thingist.com/user_uploads/321362382874132282.gif

http://thingist.com/user_uploads/321362382875489322.gif

This is awesome!

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[JR]

My clamp rack includes a number of "F" clamps from Harbor Freight- they get used, but only after all the other suitable ones are busy.  The biggest reason for this is that the "F" clamps have a cone with the a plastic cover for the moveable pad.  As soon as you apply any pressure, the cone cuts through the plastic and then you're leaving marks on your project.  The other issue is that their rough machining causes the cone to bind when being tightened, causing the end to "walk".  That makes more marks and often leaves the clamps in the wrong spot.

If you can live with these limitations, they're OK.   And when you need 100 clamps to do your glue up, having them is  a good thing.  OTOH, you will cuss at them every time you use them.  I'd prefer to spend a bit more on the better quality clamps- but then I'm sensitive to marks on my projects.

[Mike Bushroe]

HF is selling auto-darken welding helmets for $37 this weekend. I think I may pick a spare to keep in my box in case I get a chance to do any welding. Especially if I get a chance to learn some TIG welding!

Mike

On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:54:02 PM UTC-7, Mark Kirschenbaum wrote:

[Jasper Nance]

The HF ones are ok but the contrast is all wrong, especially for TIG.
you just can't see whats going on. I found it easier to use the kind
you have to flip down than use the crappy auto darkening. You just
can't weld if you can't see your arc and your puddle and where you are
going.

>>>>> >>>> http://wiki.heatsynclabs.org/**wiki/Wishlist<http://wiki.heatsynclabs.org/wiki/Wishlist>)

>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> and update what we need,
>>>>> >>>> and
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> what we already have, that would be great.
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> What would be even more great is if you could give me an amazon
>>>>> link
>>>>> >>>> (prime preferred) to buy it!
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> Examples of things we need (but I need specific links to add to
>>>>> the
>>>>> >>>> wishlist...some of these things I just don't know which to get)
>>>>> are:
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> bandsaw blades
>>>>> >>>> circular saw blades
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> Just stuff that people can browse and buy for us if they feel like
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> it.
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> -Ryan M.
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>> --
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>>
>>>>> >>>
>>>>> >>>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >> --
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >>
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > --

>>>>> > ------------------------------**----------------

>>>>> > Jasper Nance - KE7PHI
>>>>> > Creative and Scientific Imagery
>>>>> > http://www.nebarnix.com/
>>>>> >
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --

>>>>> ------------------------------**----------------

[Mike Bushroe]

So you recommend only getting one from one of the local welding supply houses?

Mike

[Jasper Nance]

I have not used anything but the cheapest of the cheap and 3M
speedglas which is the best of the best. I guess for $37 you can't go
wrong if its not perfect. The other brand on the wishlist got great
reviews.

Still, the gold glass that Brian's helmet has is better than any auto
darkening but you have to coordinate your "head flip" with your hand
motions and that's hard for a beginner....

On 10/11/12, Mike Bushroe <mbus...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Corey Renner]

My HF helmet works great, never used it for TIG tho, just MIG.  I'm wondering if you got a bad HF auto helmet, or if you just have better taste than I do.

cheers,

c

[Harry Meier]

+1 to Corey's comment there. My HF helmet is great for MIG, but I never use it for TIG either. For $37 even if it's just for MIG it's not bad. It sounds like you do get what you pay for in this area if you want something that's good for all types.

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[Mike Bushroe]

3M Speedglass 100V helmet for $31?

http://www.righttoolusa.com/p/3m-Hornell-07-0012-31bl-Speedglas-100v-Variable-Welding-Helmet-4604988.html

And what is the difference between Speedglass 100V and the 900 series?

Mike

[Harry Meier]

I went over to 3M's site and did a comparison, and it looks like the main difference is in the variability for low amp TIG. The 100 says for TIG >10A, and the 9000 says for TIG >1A. Plus a higher variation in shades and the 9000 has an adjustable delay. SO the low-end speed glass is probably a better quality than the HF, but same capability as far as TIG is concerned. 

UPDATE: FWIW - I just took a look at the HF helmet manual and it explicitly says not for TIG...

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[Austin Kipp]

Most of the TIG Welders I Know use or have used HF Helmets.
Yes they work for TIG.
Yes they Have a "non-removable" rechargeable battery that charges from the ark or the sun if its dead.
Yes I like the look 3M and love the look of a 2 years Warranty.

[Mike Bushroe]

Welders, I am thinking at that price of buying one for me and probably keeping it down there. How do people think the above helmet will do for a personal welding mask (with money stolen from the piggy bank) rather than just lab funds?

Mike

[Jasper Nance]

I think my helmet has the 100V glass. I like it. That's so stinking cheap. nice!

On 10/11/12, Mike Bushroe <mbus...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Welders, I am thinking at that price of buying one for me and probably
> keeping it down there. How do people think the above

> helmet<http://www.righttoolusa.com/p/3m-Hornell-07-0012-31bl-Speedglas-100v-Variable-Welding-Helmet-4604988.html>will

> do for a personal welding mask (with money stolen from the piggy bank)
> rather than just lab funds?
>
> Mike
>
> On Thursday, October 11, 2012 11:58:55 AM UTC-7, Austin Kipp wrote:
>>
>> Most of the TIG Welders I Know use or have used HF Helmets.
>> Yes they work for TIG.
>> Yes they Have a "non-removable" rechargeable battery that charges from the
>>
>> ark or the sun if its dead.
>> Yes I like the look 3M and love the look of a 2 years Warranty.
>>
>

[Mike Bushroe]

Alright. I will let people know in a week when they come in how nice they seem to be. I just ordered 2, one for home (to replace my HF crap) and one to put in my box at the Lab.

Mike

[Nate Plamondon]

This arrived today. Unpacking now.

Thanks, Mark!

On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:54:02 PM UTC-7, Mark Kirschenbaum wrote:

[Mark Kirschenbaum]

Sweet! No problem 

Mark 'Trunk' Kirschenbaum

President

602.770.0480 (email is preferred)

Gethypoxic.com

Facebook.com/gethypoxic

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[Nate Plamondon]

Wow, that's a lot of stuff.
https://secure.flickr.com/photos/hslphotosync/8137566668/in/photostream

Yes that's a Speedglas SL helmet. Where are we keeping proofs of purchase/warranty information? I trashed the box, but kept the label; it's in my box for now.

We have a couple dozen new pairs of safety glasses, in a variety of flavors. None are eyeglasses-compatible, but we still have several that are. Our wall of safety glasses is full. Do we want to replace some of the more scratched sets, or wait until they're more damaged? Alternately, we could put a couple at each workstation, keeping some on the pegboard for general use. Thoughts?

We also got a nice set of earmuffs, though I'm not sure how to install the adjustment strap. It's currently hanging from them.

The earplugs and dust masks are on the cleaning shelf.

Thanks again, Mark, and a huge thanks to Jorge for sending us all this great safety gear!

[Ryan Mcdermott]

That is freaking AWESOME!

Looking at picture, it is...a TON of safety glasses, some ear plugs, some respirators, and the mask?

Who do we send a thank you card to?

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[Nate Plamondon]

I forgot to grab the shipping label off the box. Either ask Mark for
Jorge's address, or grab the label before it goes away. It's the big
box from in the recycle bin nearest the door.
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[Ryan Mcdermott]

It would probably be nice to show them some love on twitter/etc. too... :)

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[Paul Hickey]

We should also send them a receipt for their taxes.  Let me know the dollar value and I'll make one up for them.

Paul

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[Mark Kirschenbaum]

I would just keep it mellow on twitter and stuff, kinda did it as a personal favor I'm sure. :-)

Mark 'Trunk' Kirschenbaum

President

602.770.0480 (email is preferred)

Gethypoxic.com

Facebook.com/gethypoxic

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