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Hey i think an Admin should give me a worklog under one of the boards  :88-

Anyways, Working on a Biohazard case, creating a Biohazard symbol window, progress so far...

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/Joeylc_III/Tech%20Work/BioHazardPC.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/Joeylc_III/Tech%20Work/BioHazardPC2.jpg)


Joey III

Joey   I can you have done a lot of work on this project, but you just got to tell me, what's a Biohazard case used for?  :103- :103- :103- That is plastic your cutting out isn't it? If so what are you cutting it with?

It is a case that someone who likes the symbol asked me to make for them, I create themed cases for people.  :89-

No it is aluminum, the side off of a computer case. I am using a Dremel tool, a crappy cordless one at that.

   next time I come over I have a Plasma Torch I will let you try out. But you will need a pretty good size air compressor and 220 V AC  It cuts using a arc but generates very little heat. It will cut up to 1 inch thick  steel plate with no problems.

I have 220, but not sure my compressor would work, i would love to try out a plasma torch...  :89- :79- :89- :79-

It's a no brainier to use. You don't even have to use a welders hood, pair of sunglasses is all that is needed

What size compressor would i need?

Joey  I don't know most times I have to cut pretty thick metal and that takes more air, the thin stuff you have shouldn't take all that much. we can give it a try. I also have another tool that might work for you I think the name is roto grip are something like that. ( to lazy to go look ) It has a cutting tool that looks a lot like a drill bit and runs at a high speed, bet I haven't used it in five years.

Looks good so far. Always fun when using the "not my top choice" tools.
Being the curious type I wondered where that symbol came from? Not an exciting story, but here it is;
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/orsp/coms/BiosafetyResources/History-of-Biohazard-Symbol.htm (http://www.hms.harvard.edu/orsp/coms/BiosafetyResources/History-of-Biohazard-Symbol.htm)

Yeah always makes it entertaining, I like the Dremel a lot but this one sucks a few cuts through the metal and the battery is gone,

20 mins of cutting, 4 hours of charging, 20 mins of cutting, 4 hours of charging.  :30- :30-

Very interesting story behind the bio-hazard symbol.

Ok dumb question, what do you need the compressor for???  :5- :5-

Me and a friend have never used one and have no idea. Thanks

the compressed air blows the molten metal away and minimizes distortion of the metal by keeping the area cool.

Thanks,
Wayne

p.s.  I'm not surprised Buzz has one...

Bank robbers use them to cut holes in safes... :208-
not recommended anymore though  :5-