It's also a bit painful since aluminum is one of the more notoriously difficult metals to weld, and TIG is one of the more notoriously difficult welding techniques to master.
@MrZX12063 жыл бұрын
I am genuinely jealous of your Fusion 360 & 3d printing abilities.
@loupitou06fl3 жыл бұрын
I've been using a fog buster for several years now and I find that the most efficient positions for the 2 nozzles are 3 and 6 o'clock instead or 3 & 9 because the opposite air streams prevent good chip evacuation. Thanks a lot for sharing the files - I will definitely try the loc-line mount instead of the original arms
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
It has been brought to my attention that the Fogbuster spray head files I used were not being legally distributed, and have since been taken down, so I have removed my derived spray head files from Thingiverse. If you would like to support the original designer, please consider purchasing your parts here: www.gforcesolutions.com
@billstrahan47913 жыл бұрын
Don't let anyone discourage you! That weld looks like someone who's been welding for days, not day! :) Seriously, good as always!
@confroter3 жыл бұрын
Hell, I've seen people that have been welding for years whose weld's are worse than his!
@billstrahan47913 жыл бұрын
@@confroter Totally agreed. I was just joking, he is clearly a quick learner.
@Know-Way3 жыл бұрын
Just finished the video. Fantastic! thanks. I just got my first 3D printer a few weeks ago and am working through the learning curve with the printer and CAD (Fusion 360). One thing I learned recently (after 100's of hours of KZfaq videos) was moving the timeline bug. At ~17:25 you added fillets and mentioned you should have added them before splitting the body. You can slide the bug back to before the split in the timeline, add the fillets then drag the bug forward again. But, you probably already knew that.
@jonty20203 жыл бұрын
Best way to learn is jump straight in... Those welds look pretty good. The whole video was interesting. Thanks.
@larrybud Жыл бұрын
11:32, another way you can create a solid out of this is to first create a sketch on the plane which is looking at a side view of this, go to CREATE -> Project/Include -> Include 3d Geometry. Select the edges of the locline, then complete the profile down the side and through the center line, then revolve the profile. Took me about 20 seconds to do, and the side benefit is that you create a new body so you still have the original in your model. Also, after opening the STEP file, be sure to right click on the component and choose "Capture Design History". I believe that is off by default when opening a STEP. Also at 14:50 it probably would be beneficial to either create a plane at a known location of where you want the locline depth to end up, or at least turn on hidden edges or wireframe so you can see the position. Finally, at 17:30, don't forget, you're working with a timeline. You could have gone back before the split, added fillets to the single body, and your split will still be there when you're done.
@mrezafala Жыл бұрын
What I usually do to fill the cavity on a part like that is revolving the cross-section of the part along it's center axis.
@44mod3 жыл бұрын
The weld looks great good penetration. Who cares what it looks like that is what a grinder with a flapper pad on it is for. Great Job. I have been welding race cars and racing then for 40 years and I started welding just like you, trial and practice. Great Job!
@wags97773 жыл бұрын
As long as the metal hold together it matters not what it looks like
@chuirios3653 жыл бұрын
That's a great first time weld!
@WimsMill3 жыл бұрын
I installed my fog buster today and came back to this video to see the locline system. If you need to get the hoses off again, just use a hot air gun for about half a minute and then you can just pull them off. Thank you very much for making the parts available!
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
I tried that, but maybe I didn't use enough heat.
@TheKnacklersWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, A good build... Looking forward to seeing them in action... Take care Paul,,
@joell4393 жыл бұрын
Another great episode using many of the tools you have at your disposal to solve an issue. Excellent result. I learn something knew every time I watch one of your episodes. Thank you James....... 👍👍😎👍👍
@srmofoable3 жыл бұрын
To fill that loc line in i would have created a sketch through the center of the part, projected the body, and then revolved it around a center line
@markfletcher65112 жыл бұрын
I found that your models were excellent. I am still working on my machine shop tools, but that is not stopping me from following your lead.
@smudgemo6 ай бұрын
I'm going to build this for my lathe/mill. The Noga knockoff is nowhere as easy to adjust and mostly blows toward me on the lathe. Thanks for creating a path to follow.
@jeanphilippepoirier61303 жыл бұрын
About filling the inside of the tool in Fusion 360, you can do it in the Solid environment. Create a sketch. Use the Project function to transfer the perimeter. Then Revolve the profile sketch making sure you use Operation: Join with the existing solid. BTW, 3D printing those links is possible. Plenty models on Thingiverse. Even the assembly tool! One downside; because of the staircase surface finish of the 3D print, it wears itself and won't give any longevity. Once 1 link doesn't hold, the whole thing is useless. Also, most 3D filaments are hygroscopic (tendency to absorb moisture), which would not be suitable to run any liquid directly. Good job and keep the up the great videos!
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
It all comes down to the tolerances your 3D printer can deliver and how much time you have to fiddle with it. Friction fits are tough. For most applications, buying the Loc-Line is worth the $10.
@davidtrump7598 Жыл бұрын
Thanks James for another fantastic video… your welding looks fine to me… greetings from Australia
@buckhanan3633 жыл бұрын
20:32 "Relatively Easy" Kinda like trying to feed a snake while holding by the tail....
@lowellhouser77312 жыл бұрын
LOVE this setup.
@chriss19143 жыл бұрын
That weld did not look bad, it looked plenty solid. The stack of coins look is purely cosmetic. Good job
@BrilliantDesignOnline3 жыл бұрын
Welding not stellar, but a pretty good stab! Got my ELS kit! Thank you! You are an inspiration for your logical step by step, your organization and an excellent and honest communicator.
@FreemanPascal3 жыл бұрын
The finished product looks sweet. Nice work.
@TrPrecisionMachining3 жыл бұрын
very very good..thanks for your time
@hansdietrich833 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's possible on a step file, but fusion can delete features. So my Idea would be to select the inner faces of the lock line and just hit delete. It might fill the hole
@nathanlockman15543 жыл бұрын
It is possible on a step file, which is really useful for modifying features like fillets and holes.
@toddcandee98362 жыл бұрын
I just recently found your channel and have been watching many of your videos. Very informative. I have been using Fog Busters for a while now and have always been displeased with the factory magnetic mounts. I saw this video and started immediately making 3 sets of these. Had to design the gun end since the Grabcad design was removed. I printed them in Ultimaker CPE Black/White. I have found this filament to be very accurate after quite a bit of testing and 3D expansion adjustments in Cura. They came out great. Even put a Fog Buster logo in white on the gun. Still waiting on the rest to print. Thanks for the inspiration.
@braspatta3 жыл бұрын
Very good video as always.. And the welds look good!
@paulbyerlee25293 жыл бұрын
As a boilermaker I can say those welds look very decent for your first welds in aluminium. Hell they are almost up to industry standard for a lot of jobs. 👍👍
@MakenModify3 жыл бұрын
Great video. At 12:00 I would do it like that: Make a sketch on a Plane on the rotational axis (XZ for example), go to Create > Project / Include > Intersect, Selection Filter: Body, klick the body, ok, complete the profile, revolve it around the center. Maybe not faster, but an other way ;) keep up the gread content 👍
@dennispope81603 жыл бұрын
To stop any chance of rotation at the 3D printed parts you could glue the loc line to one side of the 3D printed part, this will allow disassembly as well as ensure no rotation.
@hypnolobster3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I always learn something from your Fusion demos.
@mchiodox693 жыл бұрын
Very clean design....
@broheim233 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks for the in-depth explanations of exactly what you were doing in (I think) Fusion. I'm new to machining and appreciate the detail.
@mrrrrr1rob5903 жыл бұрын
Great starter tig welds there. It takes a little bit to develop the muscle memory of the process, and I'm no expert. On the barb fittings -A little heat helps. I use a heat gun held at a careful distance. Heat just long enough until the hose is warm to the touch. Give it a little turn and then you can usually wiggle it off. We use this process at work on our CNC lathes on reinforced hydraulic drain hoses that have been permanently set stiff into shape with 10+ years of heat and oil exposure. Your solution was fine too, but there are times perhaps when your viewers might need to leave the length unaltered.
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My welds would be better if I didn't keep taking the tungsten for a swim in the puddle. I have trouble judging the arc length. I wonder if a clear cup would help, but I've been warned to learn to do it right before spending money on magic tools to try to make it easier.
@THEEblindman3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen some very pretty welds that failed due to lack of penetration so as long as it works good job
@alistairfurnell1263 жыл бұрын
Top job and the welding I wish I could be that good only after 30min I still suck, Hamilton New Zealand
@saltysoulcreations85373 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching you with Fusion. Maybe to the more experienced user it is just common practice. For me it's like watching a dang magic show and you are the wizard, lol. Thank you for your videos
@mrstan39973 жыл бұрын
Very nice walk thru on using Fusion 360. Thanks for sharing. BTW the welds look ok
@chevyfahrer3 жыл бұрын
that 3D-Stuff is pure magic in my eyes
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
It's pretty awesome. If I had one of these when I was a kid I'd have fewer scars from misusing other tools. :)
@TheAyrCaveShop3 жыл бұрын
James, those welds look great....KZfaq University is an awesome thing.
@TheFeller15543 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am running a single noga cool on my mill. I was thinking of going to the dual nozzle fog busters but as with your mill the mounting adjusting setup that is standard looked like a pain in the neck to use. Plus I hate using any type of magnet on my machines, as I work primarily in steel. this looks like a great solution, although I may try to make mine from aluminum or stainless. Thanks again for the excellent video!
@alanwood35972 жыл бұрын
I made my fogbuster 3D prints to James' design in PLA. These have worked very well over the past year but the PLA around the front two clamping screws has now begun to crack and degrade making the ball clamping quite lose. My solution was to use two brass 'melt in' M3 inserts pairs to replace the PLA based holes and threads. The insert on the top side is drilled out with a clearance through hole and the clamping screw passes though this to pick up on the lower side insert. Seems to solve the problem without resorting to re-modelling and re-printing.
@Clough422 жыл бұрын
PLA is easy to print, but it it isn't necessarily the best choice for every application. Though it's also cheap, and it's easy to reprint, so it doesn't always matter.
@l3d-3dmaker583 жыл бұрын
looking nice! I've found your tip on chamfering bottom faces quite useful, but I've upgraded it! add a .25/.3 mm fillet instead of a chamfer, since it's harsher at the bottom where it counts and compensates less and less on subsequent layers, so walls look straight instead of dipping in on the second/third layer
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thanks!
@outsidescrewball3 жыл бұрын
enjoyed...nice upgrade....
@GoCreateHobbyMachineShop3 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Very nicely executed. And your welding looks good to me.
@deankq4adj1253 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Just found your channel today. Love what you are doing. Instant subscriber!
@cadewey61813 жыл бұрын
Try using a heat gun to remove the vinyl or tygon tubing. You still need to cut back the tube, but can avoid putting marks on the brass barbs.
@MaximilianonMars3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about grab CAD and cool companies uploading their STEP files, that's extremely helpful to know. It's good to see 3D printing has utility in a machinists shop. I've enjoyed it as a hobby for 3 years now, because of what I've learned I'm intending to learn machining. My only suggestion for a faster way to make that model solid in Fusion 360 would be to try to delete the internal features all at once. To be honest the way Fusion works is still a bit of a mystery to me, so I'd expect deleting features to work half the time only.
@MalcolmReynolds143 жыл бұрын
Greatly enjoyed video, as usual.
@andyb77543 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I've had a couple TIG welders for over 6 years and still haven't tried aluminum yet!! Great job of the welding for a first time welder, I couldn't tell you haven't welded.
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
I'm sure real welders would dispute this, but I think years of soldering has helped me to understand how the liquid metal will behave and some of that translates.
@705johnnyboy3 жыл бұрын
thats good weld mate
@dwightcarlson71363 жыл бұрын
You do amazing work and with no wasted words. Thanks for your generous sharing!👍👍 Is the coolant dangerous to breathe in?
@zorbmogar40833 жыл бұрын
Like the videos. I have the same mill and lathe. If you have one, I would like to know what size rotary table you have? I'm worried about tool clearances. I'm looking at purchasing a HV4 with chuck and dividing plates. While I have not taken measurements yet I do not know if I should step up in size to HV5 or HV6. Nice job on the ELS. I plan to price one out for myself, I'll have to back and review your videos for the servo and such.
@JoeMalovich3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, the only thing missing was a quick demo of use, say a circular slot in a scrap of aluminum.
@kellybrown18603 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@squelchstuff3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative as ever James. I wish my first weld looked so good :-) Out of interest, what made you decide against using a block with through hole to accept the Loc-line threaded element? It would have been so much simpler, or was it another case of "I can"? Great stuff anyway.
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
That was my original plan, but the NPT taps I have a pretty lousy, and I was afraid the threads would pivot in use.
@TMCmakes3 жыл бұрын
@@Clough42 did you consider threadmilling NPT? but the printed solution is super easy and low risk for sure. when you were doing the model i was wondering what the CAM toolpaths for those blocks were going to look like and how long all that 3d toolpathing was going to take on the mill. then you sent them to the printer and i realized i was over-complicating it!
@niw-w1f3 жыл бұрын
An aluminium tig welder is always preffered above aluminum tig welders.
@joehackenberg303 жыл бұрын
Great video as always the 3d parts will come in handy for many so thank you for all that you do
@vincei42523 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@barrythompson88133 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done !!!
@Paul-pl4vy3 жыл бұрын
Great welding. Brilliant
@sushantbolinjkar34773 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. 👌🏼👌🏼
@Know-Way3 жыл бұрын
Welds Look quite good! Wish my aluminum TIG welds were that good. Off topic but I just thought of something that related to one of your other videos. Re. your G0704 CNC conversion you said you sometimes miss having the manual hand wheels. I have the same mill and have been very seriously been considering a CNC conversion and have the same concern of loosing the manual hand wheels. I've seen some folks use dual shaft steppers and put the wheels on the unused shaft end; but then you get the unpowered-stepper feedback forces/drag. So, what's your opinion of adding something similar to the system you put on your lathe? Create a mount for handwheels for each axis and have the handwheels turn rotary encoders, in turn turning the steppers. Maybe some DPDT relays between the BOB and the stepper drivers to switch between CNC and manual. No tactile feedback, but manual control returned.
@airgunningyup3 жыл бұрын
your stuff looks soo factory it makes me sick to look at my machines,nice work as always
@hereticswissery90103 жыл бұрын
good job
@LetsJeep3 жыл бұрын
Blasphemy! If it isn't labeled Coca-Cola, now you'll never know what's in it! 😂
@vitormhenrique3 жыл бұрын
Best way that I can get to fill out holes on fusion is selecting internal faces and deleting them... Usually pretty easy and very fast!
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have used that trick before. I tried it on this part, and the results vary depending on the order of surfaces deleted. I didn't find anything that didn't destroy the outside geometry, but there may be a way.
@calaban93 жыл бұрын
@@Clough42 Could you have just creating a cylinder over it. Used the existing inner face to split the cylinder and then combine the inner part with your part?
@ratherrelatablemantisshrim24092 жыл бұрын
what screws are used for the assembly of the fog buster clamshell?
@daviddenning40023 жыл бұрын
What fluid do you plan on using in your fog buster?
@MrRfries3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice setup! I'd like to try it on my mill , but I can't seem to find the Fog buster housing on Grab Cad. Perhaps it was taken down?
@billstrahan47913 жыл бұрын
On your fusion stuff on the loc-line making it a solid...what would you think of a midplane sketch, project the body, throw in a centerline and revolve it?
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Yes, that also works. Depending on exactly how the body got imported, getting a good center line and actually centered plane can be easy or hard.
@billstrahan47913 жыл бұрын
@@Clough42 On a good day, I learn something new! As always, keep machining and keep lifting weights! :) Take care.
@skidloaders13 жыл бұрын
cool
@kermitfrog18973 жыл бұрын
I was excited about the mist cooling idea until I learned about the health risks. Too bad, as it has a lot of advantages over conventional flood cooling.
@kylebracht3 жыл бұрын
Hey James. Question about your earlier mist coolant setup. I have a similar model. I feel like a ball valve before the mister seems like a good idea. Let's me set the air pressure and lock the jamb nuts. Did you have anything similar? Or were you content adjusting the air with the needle valve every time?
@briananichowski91393 жыл бұрын
Nicely Done.
@ericbeckers26733 жыл бұрын
Nice as always. Please tell us about the tig welder.
@woodworks50093 жыл бұрын
couldent you just create a revole sketch on the inside perimeter and revolve that 360 degrees. then merging the 2 body's?
@nicolasaudouard89563 жыл бұрын
What kind of compressor do you have?
@bluedeath9963 жыл бұрын
I would have chamfered or radiused the fogbuster holding ends, because I don't like touching sharp edges if I can avoid it, but otherwise it looks good.
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Ahh..yeah. That would have been a good idea. Hmm...my 3D printer isn't doing anything at the moment...
@MrDaniell12343 жыл бұрын
13 mins patch both holes - Boundry fill select all parts as the tool, right to left drag to select all for the cells, set operation to new body or whatever, remove tools, ok done
@kylebracht3 жыл бұрын
Could you run a plane through the center of the model, delete half of it, then split it again and revolve it around its own center? Sorry for poor terminology
@rickmellor3 жыл бұрын
I would have turned that part to a solid body the same way you did.
@DolezalPetr3 жыл бұрын
I have a question, how do you meassure the spindle load? I s there a way to connect a display to the vfd to show the current/ load or is there a way to show it directly on the vfd screen? How do you meassure spindle load?
@joels42082 жыл бұрын
Great video... Thanks. Just curious if you have found a favorite coolant/lubricant for the Fogbuster? I see lots of folks using Kool Mist 77 and DuraKut 900B. Any thoughts?
@Clough422 жыл бұрын
I run Sta-Lube soluble oil. I tried Kool Mist and personally didn't like it. It was pretty squeaky on aluminum with the YG-1 end mills I was running at the time.
@joels42082 жыл бұрын
@@Clough42 Thanks!
@samvoelkel20463 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@gordonjones15163 жыл бұрын
Machine that flush it'll look super pro.
@bradfitz9993 жыл бұрын
One way to make that solid is to project it to a sketch and then rotate on the centre axis.
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I tried that and it works okay if you have a good reference for the center.
@chrismolloy1313 жыл бұрын
Any reason to not just file open the step file?
@bncesper3 жыл бұрын
How much airflow do you need for two nozzles? What's your air compressor setup like?
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
I have a 2HP California Air Tools compressor. Word on the street is that the 1HP is sufficient for a Tormach power drawbar and a single nozzle Fogbuster, so the 2HP should be sufficient for my smaller drawbar and a dual-nozzle setup. The 1HP is rated 2.2SCFM@90, and the 2HP is 5.3SCFM@90. Time will tell how well it works.
@richardsweet50683 жыл бұрын
The lady in the thumbnail lives on the wall in my lounge, Does anyone know who she is and who did the painting ?
@richardcurtis5563 жыл бұрын
In re: your TIG weld. Does it hold the parts rigid? Is it presentable given its location when installed? If so, OK!
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Yup. It gets the job done.
@patwicker13583 жыл бұрын
Do you remember what wall thickness and per cent fill you used on those parts you 3d printed?
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
These are printed with a .4mm nozzle, three perimeters, 30% infill, .25mm layer height.
@patwicker13583 жыл бұрын
@@Clough42 Thank you
@Jimmitime3 жыл бұрын
What about the first tests?
@jawad_bli1913 жыл бұрын
How much is a spindle?
@CryoftheProphet2 жыл бұрын
dude what kind of mill is that?
@Clough422 жыл бұрын
It began life as a Grizzly G0704.
@TheSkipinatorVids3 жыл бұрын
A little grinding and no one will ever know true level of welding skill. Of course that cat's out of the bag already...
@Clough423 жыл бұрын
Grinder and paint...
@davidkrikota44043 жыл бұрын
Як завжди хороша робота.
@ryanmacewen5113 жыл бұрын
Should list your filament as well. ;) Was it PETG? Nice welds!