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Plasma cutting module - Each topic is started with a chart presentation. The chart outline also helps old-timers minimize those senior moments.
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The plasma cutting machine is a nice compact unit
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Pointing out the business end of the plasma cutter
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A height guide has been installed. This handy little device can be used in many of the cutting operations and helps in maintaining a nice cut
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One of the tools made in the shop. This one is used to cut circles with the plasma cutter.
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Attentive WSRA members are taking in the advantages and comparisons of plasma cutting.
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Ward is explaining the two step trigger on the plasma cutter to Joe Desimone de Simone.
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A burn barrel is used to help keep the shop clean and to keep the sparks off the guests.
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Tony looks on as Ward demonstrates the proper cutting technique.
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All concerned brought there own welding gogles.
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Joe Desimone de Simone makes his first cut, as Marshall Labow watches.
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Steve Saunders takes a turn with the plasma cutter.
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Cutting aluminum and stainless is oh so easy with the plasma cutter
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Not only is the plasma cutter fast, it makes a nice clean cut.
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Jeweler’s torch - Ward is giving the introduction to use of the jeweler’s for use in thin gauge sheet metal welding.
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Here we can see the comparison of a small Smith’s torch and the even smaller jeweler’s torch.
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The jeweler’s torch can be connected to the standard oxygen acetylene tanks.
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Pat Dimatteo Di Mattio looks away as the torch is lit.
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Ward starts to adjust the flame.
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Now the flame is looking good enough to start welding. The inner flame cone should look like a nice rice kernel.
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