Closed - Internal Stiffeners

My machine torch arrived a few days ago but being the middle of the week, I couldn't do much of anything.



New one next to the old; I had removed my other plasma cutter from my table before that so basically I had my table down.



During all that, I posted my other welding table for sale - literally sold the morning after posting it that night.



I did manage to make 3 test cuts after clearing stuff out and installing the new torch. Problem is, I was getting a bit of bevel on one edge which tells me my setup isn't fully square.

Takes forever getting it set right.

At least the cuts are nice and clean, but done so much quicker than the other setup.



Lastly, my second fixture arrived yesterday.

The shitty thing is, the bottom had flaked and the bits got all rusted which lead to the top being discolored and getting some surface rust on it. Looks like an eyesore right now but I'm heading out later to grab some more WD40 and maybe some scotch brite pads and a new brass brush to clean it up as best as I can.



Doesn't affect functionality though so no biggie. On the plus side, I got a partial refund for the table so that was a big win (I didn't even ask for anything in return).

I still need to wait for my bolt kit to arrive to bolt the tables together, level them, and remove two legs that are on feet since I plan to have the center of one side open.

Basically, shop stuff.

But really to move forward with making more stiffeners, I need to dial in my plasma cutter otherwise parts will not be as accurate as they're supposed to be.

That test piece posted above is supposed to be 2" x 2" with a 0.625" center hole.

The measurements bring it to .003" on average all the way around; the goal is to remove that top edge bevel and maintain (or improve) the accuracy.

 

It’s looking like Sunday, @Kwikvette. I’ll wake you up 15 minutes before your shift for fire watch.

 

You know damn well you can wake me up 1 minute before shift you SOB

 

“WAKE UP, B. YOUR TURN FOR FIREWATCH.”

 

Anytime I remember I went in before you did, this is how I see you

 

That's just rude lol.

 

Danners are an excellent boot, though.

 

I found the Oakley's to be very comfortable, they just don't last as long.

 

Those are also unauthorized!

 

Even officers knew not to correct us.

 

That's why I went WO. Cause I can talk shit to both unrestricted and enlisted (and make corrections).

 

How's it feel to not actually work

 

Brother. Just wait until Sunday and I'll tell you how much.

 

Remind me to sleep in

 

On another note, the other fixture cleaned up really well.





Tomorrow I'll be spending some time dialing in my table a bit.

Unfortunately I'll be using 3/16" to do so but it's the best way to deal with the beveling issue and getting things spot on in order to resume making these stiffeners.

Not shown are all the clamps, squares, press brake, and other tools spread on the ground because I need a spot to place them all.

 

I just watched your video on the Tube of You. Great stuff, brother.

 

I'm far from a "youtuber", definitely don't have the fake personality for that sort of shit.

BUT I try to be as informative as I can.

 

Just realize you asked for this. No shame to whatever dumb stuff Kwiky and I say back and forth to eachother haha.