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Wireless Microphone Modification
Repairing My Broken Wireless Microphone with a Magnetic Mount. Easily the BEST modification I have EVER made to MOUNT a wireless Microphone!
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Відео

Just a Quick LIFE Update
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I've been SO neglectful! Life keeps getting in the way... But I need to give you an update.
Re Leveling A Mobile Home after 38 YEARS of settling.
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Before I can start remodeling my kitchen, I need to re-level my single-wide mobile home. It has been set in this location for over 38 years and has settled significantly!
Adding a 220v 50A Outlet
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I added an outlet for connecting my welder to my power box. As usual, things don't go to plan...
My Project Rundown
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Let me walk you through all the projects on my plate, and show you what I have in the works. Maybe my list is too big?
RESTARTING This Channel!
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After MANY changes and "life" decisions, I am back to restart this channel! I am "Starting Over" and "Re-Booting" my life, but I need to rebuild from the ground up. So I am starting from "scratch".
LOOK OUT!!! I'M COMING BACK!!!
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Life Has Been CRAZY... I am getting ready to start making videos again. Big life changes from the pandemic have finally settled down. SEE WHAT I AM GOING TO BE UP TO!
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Make Cutouts (DSM10)
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This Tutorial shows the EASY way to cut out areas, make pockets or notch pipes in Designspark Mechanical using the COMBINE tool. I know, "Cutting" is the OPPOSITE of COMBINE... But I didn't write the program... (which is awesome, by the way)
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - Using The Blend Tool (DSM09)
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Make AMAZING shapes using the BLEND TOOL in Designspark Mechanical. This tutorial Video shows you how.
DesignSpark Mechanical Tutorial - The Pull Tool IN DEPTH (DSM08)
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This Tutorial Video takes an IN-DEPTH look at The PULL tool in Designspark Mechanical. ALL Features and ALL Options Including HELIX SPIRALS and FOLLOW A PATH. The "Pull" tool Is the CORE of turning surfaces into 3D Solids and manipulating their shapes.
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Make Shapes Part 2 (DSM07)
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This tutorial video shows how to make more advanced shapes using the Sketch Tools in Designspark Mechanical. Spline, Round Corners, Trim, Extend to Corner, Add points, Draw on faces and Project to sketch are the tools used to make more complex shapes in sketches. This video shows you how to use them.
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - The Structure Tree Explained (DSM06)
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Tutorial on How to use Structure Tree in Designspark Mechanical. This video shows how to use the Structure Tree and Options in DesignSpark Mechanical to organize and improve your designs. These Tutorial Videos teach beginners how to use 3d cad software to make digital designs for 3d printing and other fabrication.
Make PVC Parts FIT
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Make PVC Parts FIT
DUST-FREE Palm Sander Adapter Design and Build
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DUST-FREE Palm Sander Adapter Design and Build
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Make Simple Shapes (DSM05)
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Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Make Simple Shapes (DSM05)
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Move Shapes (DSM04)
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Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Move Shapes (DSM04)
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Change VIEW MODES (DSM003)
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Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Change VIEW MODES (DSM003)
Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Insert A Shape In (DSM02)
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Designspark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Insert A Shape In (DSM02)
DesignSpark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Start A NEW DESIGN (DSM01)
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DesignSpark Mechanical Tutorial - How To Start A NEW DESIGN (DSM01)
DESIGNSPARK MECHANICAL - WHAT IS IT? (DSM00)
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DESIGNSPARK MECHANICAL - WHAT IS IT? (DSM00)
How To Measure Parts To Make Accurate 3D Fabrication Designs
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How To Measure Parts To Make Accurate 3D Fabrication Designs

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  • @greghedrick9960
    @greghedrick9960 11 годин тому

    Its a lot eaisier if you remove the skirting. It looks like it needs to be replaced any way.

  • @greghedrick9960
    @greghedrick9960 11 годин тому

    These Mobile homes are a can of worms ! I'm a Professional Builder, 40 years hands on residential just so you know. One thing i saw was the location of your access door , that needs to be moved to a location where access is UN obstructed. Next, I always use a water level especially for re-levels. You can make one for under $20. Use 100 ft of Tubing so you can reach every corner of the Home. Speaking of corners, thats what is awesome about water levels, you can level around corners, over sand piles etc. Cant do that with a laser. Well, I will stop there because this is your show so...

  • @steffenb8999
    @steffenb8999 11 днів тому

    Hello, is this only available in the fee based Version? I have the free german version and there is no options. There is only "Properties" and "Layer"

  • @knarledknuckles
    @knarledknuckles 12 днів тому

    You possess a strong work ethic. Thank you for the tips.

  • @ianpretorius45
    @ianpretorius45 24 дні тому

    Help needed: After drawing the third circle and moving to the view where I can pull a surface, it only gives me the inner circle (from centre to the first inner circle line) and then the outer rim (circle 2 to circle 3) as a surface, but not the space between circle 1 and 2 - the one I need to pull to form the lip. In the video all 3 spaces become available for pull, but I only have the two areas available. Is there a way to make the program see that as a surface (the lip area - between circle 1 and 2)?

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 23 дні тому

      It can be a little tricky sometimes... so many issues can cause problems. The main requirement is that ALL the elements you are trying to put together must be in the same "component" in the structure tree, and be on the exact same "plane" to be able to pull or manipulate when switching from 2D to 3D tools... Sometimes you just have to delete the lines, start a new 2D plane and redraw all the lines again on that plane...

    • @ianpretorius45
      @ianpretorius45 22 дні тому

      @@fabricationplanet Thank you for the response. I have restarted a couple of times and even on a whole new design. I double check that I draw all three circles on the same plane and from the same centre. Still getting the same problem. I have tried changing the order of drawing the circles (working from small to large). I have also tried doing 4 circles - doubling up on the inner circle. For some reason the program keeps seeing the circle that should become the lip as a space and then the inner part and outer rim as surfaces. Under the structure tree I get "Design3" as my main heading, and then "surface" as a sub section. When I hover the mouse over the two areas given as surfaces in the design, the "Surface" part highlight in the structure, but when I go into the gap, nothing is highlighted.

  • @HeyChrishinda
    @HeyChrishinda 27 днів тому

    Great video and explanation! I just bought a magnetic wireless mic, but may change it out to a clip option and wanted to make it magnetic like you did here! Thank you!

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 23 дні тому

      Glad I could give you something "new" to think about!

  • @GL-ii5dn
    @GL-ii5dn Місяць тому

    You could cover up the heat discolouration with duct tape ;)

  • @laurainfairland
    @laurainfairland Місяць тому

    So I have a question! 🙋‍♀️ Did this affect your plumbing lines?? And I seem to be heating and cooling under my mobile also. What did you do?

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet Місяць тому

      Thankfully the plumbing lines are not straight into the ground, so the drains and supply lines flexed enough. I was also able to reconnect the HVAC duct work with a big metal "zip-tie" of sorts I purchased at my local hardware store... So everything is back to working order.

  • @pshames
    @pshames 3 місяці тому

    So very helpful. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos.

  • @akbychoice
    @akbychoice 4 місяці тому

    You can use clear plastic bottles like soda and juice bottle as shrink wrap fittings. Cut collars from the bottles and place over two fittings. Use a heat gun to shrink the plastic.

  • @georgeton4991
    @georgeton4991 4 місяці тому

    Hi Sir, would you recommend mechanicalspark explorer-free or creator to test out Mechsparks 3D capability? Thanks I'm used to Solidworks until it broke.

  • @Thefilipinasupernova
    @Thefilipinasupernova 4 місяці тому

    So smart!❤

  • @Thefilipinasupernova
    @Thefilipinasupernova 5 місяців тому

    There’s my love😘❤️

  • @Thefilipinasupernova
    @Thefilipinasupernova 5 місяців тому

  • @adriankoutoupidis9559
    @adriankoutoupidis9559 5 місяців тому

    I agree with the analysis...but why did they delay the hearing, apparently, more than necessary?

  • @cyrilnorrie8450
    @cyrilnorrie8450 6 місяців тому

    Excellent! Your idea of using holes to size the pieces is brilliant! I will definitely use these methods on my own projects. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @jerrydelacruz5119
    @jerrydelacruz5119 6 місяців тому

    So how do you change the language.

  • @louisarmstrong8863
    @louisarmstrong8863 6 місяців тому

    Well done your presentation was spot on there are a lot people that go on youtube and ramble on because they like to hear their own voice and show of their toy's that they own, you did not do that that's why your presentation was spot on GOOD LUCK

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment. I try to reduce my videos to just what is needed to explain the point thoroughly...

  • @MrJohnnyboyrebel
    @MrJohnnyboyrebel 7 місяців тому

    Luckily I own a lathe, so I am able to turn wooden parts to help reshape and resize PVC parts to fit various sizes just perfectly. I have made wooden "moulds" to reduce and expand 2" PVC into all sorts of adapters for my shop vacuum and tools. I even made a wooden mould to shape 4" PVC into gutter downspout connections to steer water away from my house. A heat gun is the essential tool.

  • @wadebarnett2542
    @wadebarnett2542 7 місяців тому

    I just subscribed! How much did you save by doing the leveling yourself? Please wear goggles and a mask.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      First, I agree with you completely... Safety first! It made ME nervous seeing the laser zipping across my head! ALSO, YES! A mask would have been great. As stupid as it is, I have been exposed to so many situations that were so much worse. In the moment, it seems like getting the job done becomes "tunnel vision" Now, as far as "money saved"... I did not get any estimates, but having been a contractor and handy-man for years... I would certainly have priced a job like this at $800 - $1200 depending on "issues" that happen. Certainly having it take 3 partial days would have pushed it to the upper end. My total costs (greatly because I had the tools) were only $53 in materials. (and I suppose you could throw $25 on there for fuel to run to town)

  • @Thefilipinasupernova
    @Thefilipinasupernova 7 місяців тому

    Wow! That’s a hard work babe!💪❤️

  • @stevemassimini6314
    @stevemassimini6314 7 місяців тому

    Great video. After watching I fixed all my connections on my vac system. Some smaller tools have small connections so i use PVC and metal tape. Now I made custom connections. Working great. Thanks

  • @franks4973
    @franks4973 8 місяців тому

    Thx!

  • @larrybeard581
    @larrybeard581 8 місяців тому

    What a serendipity. Just received a new shopvac hose bib and needed to make adapters for tools. Your suggestion to use hole saw blades for resizing the PVC worked perfectly. Now I can use my hose on two hand sanders and a miter saw. Thanks so much for your very informative video.,

  • @noelv1976
    @noelv1976 8 місяців тому

    This is pretty cool.

  • @landonedwards7504
    @landonedwards7504 8 місяців тому

    Just came across this, and wanted to point out some cautionary issues... heating PVC will cause it to degrade. The more you heat it, the more it degrades. 2 things happen with degradation: 1) properties diminish (flex modulus, tensile strength, hardness, etc). So be sure whatever you're trying to make doesn't require critical parameters to function in your application. 2) When PVC degrades, it gives off harmful volatiles, the worst of which is called vinyl chloride monomer - a known carcinogen. Inhaling the fumes of degrading PVC will expose you to VCM, and that can accumulate in tissues and organs. So this work is best done with an approved respirator. IT SHOULD NOT BE DONE, as presented, WITHOUT APPROPRIATE PPE. Finally, if you ever cause PVC to smolder, you will not be able to put it out with water. You'll need to smother it with sand or some other non-combustible. It should be removed to the outside, away from people and pets, and the fire dept. called. The fumes from even small pieces can kill because you're now generating hydrochloric acid. The only reason I know this stuff is because I used to formulate PVC resin compounds in the plastics industry, and was responsible for safety and OSHA compliance. This material should not be taken lightly, and Fab Planet would do well to add some cautions.

    • @listenupknucklehead2722
      @listenupknucklehead2722 8 місяців тому

      Buzzkill

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      Has all been mentioned before.. Unfortunately videos cannot be edited once uploaded... It's in the comments... Of course, there is a level of self awareness and self-protection to be employed... I do not ride my bike off of cliffs, jump from bridges etc. without thinking it might be unsafe...

    • @landonedwards7504
      @landonedwards7504 7 місяців тому

      @@fabricationplanet Seems like all the cautions should've been part of the original, especially if you were aware of them.

    • @Fredengle
      @Fredengle 4 місяці тому

      HI land my shop vac hose is slightly smaller than a pvc pipe I want to connect it to install don't have a heat gun the best idea I can think of is put tape and see if it fits ? Idead please thank you

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice 4 місяці тому

      @@Fredengledo you have a small lpg torch?

  • @johnr2385
    @johnr2385 8 місяців тому

    Be very aware, poly vinyl chloride when burnt creates dioxins that are HIGHLY Cancerous in minute amounts!

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      I am sure you are correct... and that most things we expose ourselves to on a daily basis is bad for your health. Take kale for instance... You should see how they sort plastics at recycle centers in "third world" countries and Chinese provinces... (light it on fire with a lighter and smell the smoke to identify it)...

  • @abcaabca6364
    @abcaabca6364 8 місяців тому

    You spent way too much time telling about things not fitting. We know about or we would not be here. Waste of time.

  • @defaltoption
    @defaltoption 8 місяців тому

    the paint heat gun is good for those small jobs but if you are going to do a lot of custom fittings we used to use engine oil in a pot. vegetable oil also works. fill to the depth you want and dip it in. don't make it too hot otherwise it burns the pipe. the added advantage was it lubricated the fitting as well. we did hundreds of fruit rollers using that method.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      A much better method is heated silica sand in a pan... it can also be used to fill pipe and bend it without kinking...

  • @K2teknik.
    @K2teknik. 8 місяців тому

    What about contraction, how to do that with pvc ?

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      Same principals can apply if you have force it inside of something smaller...

  • @johndavies6769
    @johndavies6769 8 місяців тому

    Using the holesaw bits is genius thanks for the tip. John County Durham, England.

  • @skyboundaviation8865
    @skyboundaviation8865 8 місяців тому

    Great content. I you have a better understanding of how to deliver Designspark functionality than the official channel content. Outstanding job, thank you.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      Wow! Thank you for the kind comment. I worked in "Instructional Systems Design" for several years. I am happy now to put some of those principals to further use...

  • @wharrison7131
    @wharrison7131 8 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing your videos. Being retired, I’m always looking for something to expand my knowledge. Thanks.

  • @davesworkplace1616
    @davesworkplace1616 8 місяців тому

    Those quick easy jobs always have a way of hosing you. It's always something . . . 🤣

  • @1952RONALD
    @1952RONALD 8 місяців тому

    I have a old pot full of sand. I heat the sand on a cheapo hot plate. Once it’s hot enough, I dip the pvc into the sand long enough to soften sufficiently,then pull it out and mold it. Uniform softening all the way around and controls overheating.. Remembered that was the way my optometrist used to adjust the earpieces on my glasses.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 8 місяців тому

      That is awesome! I know others have also shown filling pvc pipe with heated silica sand for bending... the heated sand not only heats the pipe, it also prevents the pipe from closing or kicking when bent...

    • @ehRalph
      @ehRalph 8 місяців тому

      I have a bag of stainless steel polishing bits and I’ve also heated up BBs for bending pvc, but a fine twisted link chain or ball chain or even a bunch of small nuts and bolts might work too.

  • @davesworkplace1616
    @davesworkplace1616 9 місяців тому

    Looks like you have plenty of space. How many acres do you have there? I would be happy with all that space and all the projects lined up. Looks like a challenge but a fun one with the end results being the goal. After my divorce I moved from up north to down south and found a new wife in Texas and then moved to Florida and bought a house on 1.4 acres. Then the lot next to me went up for sale so I added another 1.2 acres to my yard. We built by ourselves except for the concrete slab, a 2400 sq ft steel building. Now it is full of stuff as I am one of those guys that wants to know how do do everything and fix everything. I have a machine shop (mill, lathe, surface grinder) and tig and mig welders and slip rollers and sheet metal brakes and powder coat oven and spray booth, sandblasters and much more. I almost need another building but I built a large carport next to the work shop. I will be watching as you build your new domain. Good luck with everything. Added: I showed my wife this video and she said it reminded her of me with projects everywhere. :)

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      I LOVE IT! I love hearing from "kindred spirits"! Thanks for your comments. I envy your machine shop set-up! Can you imagine... my place in Montana was the same way... So I will admit it... I am a "pack-rat" of sorts... But I think I learned a bit. In Montana I had the remains from 30 years of building a life. Leftovers from survival in Montana... Over 10 "careers", 6 "failed" businesses all add up. After selling TONS off, it STILL took 7 fully loaded trips from NW corner of Montana to Southern Missouri in that white box truck, and another 3 pulling trailers and "back-up" vehicles! I have 7 acres here now... stay tuned, I will be showing a lot more on that. I also am starting another channel to share the "life events" that don't really fit on this channel...

    • @davesworkplace1616
      @davesworkplace1616 9 місяців тому

      @@fabricationplanet I am a "hoarder" myself. But you know when you throw something out that you have saved for years, you will need it a few weeks later. With the price of everything nowadays I collect every piece of steel I see out by the road on trash day if I think I can use it for something. I can surely remove the rust or paint on it. I have saved the DC motors from many a treadmill and microwaves for the transformers, and old computers and monitors and most I could fix. I have recently got more serious about electronics and 3D printing too. I built an electronics bench that looks like a bunk bed and it is solid. I have a ton of components for various projects on the drawing board. I modified a broiler oven with a kit from Controleo3 so I can get into making circuit boards using SMT or SMD technology as opposed to through hole components. I have my interests everywhere. A friend once told me my hobby was "collecting hobbies". :) I can't wait to see your new channel. Sounds like you have been working your tail off moving all that stuff from Montana to Missouri. I am sure you will be fine in the end once you get set up.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      Wow! Seems we have a ton of common "history"... I got my Electronics Engineering Technologies degree in 1987 and have had several design/engineering jobs in my life. I've re-flowed SMT parts on a non-stick griddle in a pinch, and done a lot of SMT board repairs under microscope. I just dug my 3d printer out of storage, but have not set it back up yet... You have me beat in the "machining world"... I just bought my first "mini lathe" from Grizzly, and turned down some pins for my excavator... I was a "project manager" that lined out the workflow at a small machine shop for a while too in my travels... birds of a feather... lol@@davesworkplace1616

    • @davesworkplace1616
      @davesworkplace1616 8 місяців тому

      @@fabricationplanet I added another reply but it only shows up when I am logged in.

  • @davesworkplace1616
    @davesworkplace1616 9 місяців тому

    You have a lot of great Designspark Mechanical videos and that is why I am here. I have the V6.3 version and it has been kicking my butt here and there. I used V4 years ago and it seemed easier for some reason or I am just getting old. I went through a divorce over 30 years ago but I definitely know the feeling. Looks like a nice piece of property to rebuild your life and I am very happy to see you back. I wish you all the luck in the world. You have a lot of subscribers that will be just as happy as me.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      Wow, what kind words of encouragement. Thank you! I still model almost every project I do... so I will be possibly making updated videos in the future for the latest version of DesignSpark. (maybe in the cold months... lol)

  • @davesworkplace1616
    @davesworkplace1616 9 місяців тому

    Excellent info. No wonder I was having so much trouble with blending stuff. Very useful info. Thanks! 👍

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      I am glad to have helped... I will be making some new videos on the newer version of DS along the way. I still model almost all of my projects... It really helps me think it all out ahead of time.

  • @robreeves4059
    @robreeves4059 9 місяців тому

    I'm interested in watching you get going too. I think it will be an inspiration to many of us. I know this might be a little off topic but I'm wondering if you tried to start a "Men's Shed" group you couldn't bring men in the area together with resources and projects that could benefit your community and at the same time provide interesting content to the UA-cam community.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      What a FANTASTIC Idea. I AM in the process of having another "sister" channel to share the content that is more "life" oriented as well. I felt that type of content does not really fit here on this channel. I am new to this area. It is very economically depressed, and sparsely populated. There are more cows than people in this region. So I think having a "group" may be difficult. BUT... I have been thinking in the future I may start and host an "on-line" group that has a "zoom" call each month, or week to discuss projects, give ideas or brainstorm solutions together...

  • @Steven-jf4cs
    @Steven-jf4cs 9 місяців тому

    just started DesignSpark Mechanical and glad I found your channel is returning!

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      Thank You... I still model most everything and build it in DesignSpark before I make it in real materials.

  • @laserlight568
    @laserlight568 9 місяців тому

    Perseverance. Life throws us all curve balls. Winners shake it off and form a new plan. Been there, done that! Best of luck to you. Looking forward to your video's again.

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      Yes Sir! It is only failure if you stop trying...

  • @videolabguy
    @videolabguy 9 місяців тому

    Welcome back. You'll be cranking it out again sooner than you think. Best of luck to you.

  • @avejst
    @avejst 9 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing you progress

  • @bozidar.dimovski
    @bozidar.dimovski 9 місяців тому

    top job, thx 4 sharing

  • @callumbuckingham7831
    @callumbuckingham7831 9 місяців тому

    Is there a way to search the structure tree ? I have lots of components

  • @fahb68
    @fahb68 10 місяців тому

    I use dsm long Time ago.... i dont use too much bacuse It seens that dont do the thing..... now i know..... thanks

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 7 місяців тому

      Seems so many "free" solutions keep reducing what they offer for "free" anymore... I am back to making more stuff, and I model most things in DSM before I build...

  • @MarkThomas123
    @MarkThomas123 10 місяців тому

    Increasing the diameter is pretty easy as I see it from your video, when you are using standard fittings that have a little thickness to them... What are the chances of taking a 4" Sewer and Drain pipe (4" ID and 4-3/16" OD) (much Thinner than Schedule 40) from it's Current OD, to it's Current ID? (Shrinking it.) From 4-3/16" OD to 4" OD.. What do you think, with a wall thickness less than 1/16"? If I could shrink it that much, I could slide the Flexible hose over it and clamp it. It is for a 4" dust collector system. The hose slips over a tapered fitting on tools/fittings (and proprietary Fittings=$$$$$) that tapers from less than 4" to about 4-1/8" I want to build my own blast gates (Turn vacuum of/on) and use the pipe or something as a fitting I can hook onto the Sewer pipe above and below the Blast Gate have something that is 4" in OD... I don't have any 3" fittings to measure to see what might be available there. Does not matter what I come out of the blast gate with, as long as I can get to a 4" OD with something I could hook a hose to, that would stand some moving around.. Not much, but, could get kicked, or moved, etc.. I just checked a 2ltr pepsi bottle... It is right at 4". Might be able to heat/stretch it, slide it over the OD of the 4" Sewer Pipe, but, I'm not sure about shrinking it over the top of the hose. I need to get a piece to test. Might be too hot for it. Hmm... Do you know the hoses? 4" Dust Collection Hose.. Usually a coil of stainless steel wire with a thin PVC Coating over it. Would rather stick with plastic if I could. Steel Pipe, I think is OD (too heavy), Tubing is ID if I remember correctly(too large in OD). Did I give you any ideas?? Ha..Ha.. Considering that, the Flex Hose fits in the 45's/Sleeves/22-1/2 degree fittings very, very tight.. I guess I could heat/stretch them just a tiny bit with something the right OD and put some Silicone or some sort of Urethane adhesive Caulk on the end of the hose, push it in and let it cure.. Weight/strength wise, it would be the better option.. Figured it out then,, if you don't have a better idea.. Ha.. Maybe something with sheet metal wrapped and riveted inside of the hose.. Hmm.. Stove pipe? I wonder if I have some to measure... Ha..ha.. BTW.. Thanks for the video.. I have been scratching my head since I watched it.. I think I feel a bald spot coming up.. Ha..Ha.. Have a great day!!

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      I can see a PVC monster in the making! Heating and "shrinking" is MUCH better with thinner pipe! When you get into "blow-molded" plastics (pepsi bottle)... they really want to shrink when heated. Here is another one I want to try... Getting a "shop oven" set up to put PVC parts inside to heat up (VENTED of course) and then play with capping the ends to make it air-tight. Make a mold to put the assembly into and then pressurize the soft heated PVC inside the mold and inflate it with air from an air compressor to make a new shape...

    • @MarkThomas123
      @MarkThomas123 9 місяців тому

      @@fabricationplanet Yep.. That would be interesting. You'll find out how well the PVC pipe is designed, if it just swells up naturally without popping an egg on some portion.. Make sure you have the two ends clamped.. Even if you PVC Glue it, heated, it will be subject to becoming a projectile.. Ha... I heated a fitting the other day to get it back off.. Fixed some plumbing (Fresh Glue Job - less than an hour old), then found out, I had a split brass valve just before it.. Worked great.. It was a short piece before a Filter, so, I actually glued it up again and put 70psi of water pressure on it to test and it worked fine.. Thanks for the tip about the PET. Yes, I once used a 2 liter bottle in a pinch for a radiator overflow... It looked more like a 1 liter bottle after the first time the Radiator vented into it.. Stayed that way from that day forward.. Never changed again.. Was in a Dodge that were bad about having rust in the engine and clogging the radiators, so, it got some semi regular use as an overflow reservoir. Thanks for the tip.. I just remembered that.. Hell, I was a kid at 15 years old... I did some vacuum moulding with thin acrylic sheets in an oven.. Worked surprisingly well. Also made knife cases out of Kydex, which is a pressure mould. Same thing. Heat the sheet in an oven, and use a semi soft cushion (Like a Knee Pad for Gardeners or Stadium thick Foam seat Cushion), and had a suck down around a Favorite knife that the Leather case was beyond fixing... It's fun to experiment.... Cheers!! Thanks!!

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 9 місяців тому

      The most important thing is not being afraid to try something new... I absolutely love researching new methods and processes for making stuff!@@MarkThomas123

  • @SJG-96
    @SJG-96 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for your ideas and suggestions.

  • @DigiLab360
    @DigiLab360 11 місяців тому

    DesignSpark is one of the most underrated 3D Design Tools and it is rarely mentioned in 3D Printing channels. I created over 200 designs to date and use it almost daily. My only concern is that importing STL and STEP files became a subscription only option in V6.02. That is a BIG deviation from their usually free software. I suspect we're in for further limitations in the near future.

  • @rjw7058
    @rjw7058 Рік тому

    how often does reheating numerous times affect it's mechanical properties? i like it for no-load projects, how about a design that needs those parameters straight form the manufacturer? will it still work after applying heat to the pvc? thnx, still a good vid to learn the basics of pvc forging>

    • @fabricationplanet
      @fabricationplanet 11 місяців тому

      I am sure there is some degradation each time it is reheated to a melting point. But so many factors would affect that, like how hot, how long at high temp, cooling speed etc. Would take a lot of testing if it is critical. I DO know that if you use a torch and it bubbles the surface and turns black, it also is brittle when it cools... But always be careful of the fumes!