chainmaker
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 12:45:47 GMT
As the old saying goes.. "a picture is worth a thousand words".. maybe if we could get a look at the set up you are struggling??
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chainmaker
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 12:41:31 GMT
Ty Ballsy. My first attempt at a proper vid!
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 0:36:44 GMT
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chainmaker
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 4, 2013 0:24:19 GMT
I shot a wee video in a moment of madness to show some friends how i twist wire for coils. It also explains (hopefully) why we usually flame wire. This explanation also applies to mesh although we are also looking to build an oxidized layer on the mesh to help reduce hotspots and shorting as, i think i am right in saying, the oxide layer acts as an insulator between the wire/ribbon & the wick.
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chainmaker
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 3, 2013 23:59:54 GMT
I also visited the London hackspace with a view to joining as i used to regularly commute through london and go right past it. Now living further out and not being in the job i was means it was no longer viable.
It looks like a great place to learn new skills and access equipment & knowledge not usually available to most mere mortals.
Highly recommended place! (even if i am slightly jealous i can no longer get there easily)
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 3, 2013 23:55:38 GMT
Although a little dearer than those previously linked these are also excellent for cutting steel cable. No heating and little effort required to get a clean cut every time.
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Post by chainmaker on Dec 3, 2013 23:45:21 GMT
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