Taking the spot as the best-selling model within the Jeep line-up, the 2016 Cherokee offers a compelling blend of capability, style, practicality, and heritage. Just be sure you’re okay with its conversial exterior design and half-baked transmission programing.
Convert Your Backyard Foundry To Propane! (“Gas Blaster” Propane Torch)
Turn common plumbing materials into a metal melting propane torch, and instantly convert your “flower-pot” foundry, to propane.
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Project Inspired By:
Two different friends that let me study the propane torches they made from designs found on the internet. After experimenting independently, I developed the two designs into this hybrid.
WARNING: Propane torches are not toys, and must be treated with caution and respect. Flames can reach temperatures upwards of 2,000ºC, which is well above the melting point of hobbyists. Working with power tools poses risks of personal injury. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, and under constant adult supervision. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
Project History & More Info:
A year after I made my charcoal foundry (http://bit.ly/PopCanMelting), a friend named Chris came by to visit, and to show me a foundry he’d made out of a propane tank, and refractory cement. His was more expensive to construct, but was made to last longer, and he powered it with propane instead of charcoal.
He said the burner plans he followed were the common “Ron Reil” design, which for some reason I had never heard of. He hadn’t tested his foundry yet, so I got one of my brass ingots and a crucible, and we fired it up.
I was amazed that in just over 2 minutes, we’d completely melted the brass ingot, and there was no charcoal dust flying around, no mess inside the foundry, and we didn’t have to stop and keep adding more fuel every 5 minutes. This rekindled my interest for backyard metalworking, and I decided right there that I needed to have a propane conversion, and a new foundry.
I bought the plumbing parts from Home Depot with intentions to build the torch, but they just sat on my worktable for months as I worked on developing other projects first.
After a considerable amount of time, a young man named Shadrick came to my house with a group of other boys who were interested in seeing some of my projects. Shad noticed the plumbing parts on my table and asked if I was making a propane burner, and I said I intended to but hadn’t got around to it. To my surprise, he let me know he’d made a propane foundry himeself and had been using it to forge steel, melt aluminum, and make knives for over a year.
Shad was good enough to let me spend a couple hours at his house seeing his foundry in operation, then let me borrow his burner assembly to study it in my shop.
I noticed his assembly was completely different from the one Chris had, and since I really didn’t have much idea of how propane burners worked at all, I was interested in reverse engineering the science behind it.
In experimenting, I realized that the purpose of the burner was to mix certain amounts of fuel and air to achieve the hottest temperature possible, and the cleanest burn.
I played with different lengths of tubing, and stumbled on the realization that by controlling the air-flow through the intake port, I could adjust the flame completely, and use any length of pipe I wanted. I also noticed that without a nozzle on the end, the burner wouldn’t work.
I quickly developed some prototypes for an air regulator design I made from the lid of a tuna can, and it worked perfectly!
My final design was a hybrid of the two systems, with most of the plumbing parts based around the Ron Reil assembly, and the rest based on the connections I saw on Shad’s system.
I was going to build a new foundry, designed to last longer than sand and plaster, but when I realized the propane torch worked just fine in the mini metal foundry I made before, I decided there was no need. And considering so many people have already made the plaster foundry, this simple propane burner gives the option of switching the foundry between propane, or charcoal, with no modifications required.
QC#91 – “Gas Blaster” Propane Torch
Common plumbing materials create a gas torch hot enough to melt copper, brass, and aluminum. ..And instantly convert a “flower-pot” foundry, to propane.
See the full project video: Coming Saturday January 30th
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Music by Scott & Brendo “One More Time” Instrumental
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Project Inspired By:
Two different friends that let me study the propane torches they made from designs found on the internet. After experimenting independently, I developed the two designs into this hybrid.
WARNING: Propane torches are not toys, and must be treated with caution and respect. Flames can reach temperatures upwards of 2,000ºC, which is well above the melting point of hobbyists. Working with power tools poses risks of personal injury. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, and under constant adult supervision. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
Project History & More Info:
A year after I made my charcoal foundry (http://bit.ly/PopCanMelting), a friend named Chris came by to visit, and to show me a foundry he’d made out of a propane tank, and refractory cement. His was more expensive to construct, but was made to last longer, and he powered it with propane instead of charcoal.
He said the burner plans he followed were the common “Ron Reil” design, which for some reason I had never heard of. He hadn’t tested his foundry yet, so I got one of my brass ingots and a crucible, and we fired it up.
I was amazed that in just over 2 minutes, we’d completely melted the brass ingot, and there was no charcoal dust flying around, no mess inside the foundry, and we didn’t have to stop and keep adding more fuel every 5 minutes. This rekindled my interest for backyard metalworking, and I decided right there that I needed to have a propane conversion, and a new foundry.
I bought the plumbing parts from Home Depot with intentions to build the torch, but they just sat on my worktable for months as I worked on developing other projects first.
After a considerable amount of time, a young man named Shadrick came to my house with a group of other boys who were interested in seeing some of my projects. Shad noticed the plumbing parts on my table and asked if I was making a propane burner, and I said I intended to but hadn’t got around to it. To my surprise, he let me know he’d made a propane foundry himeself and had been using it to forge steel, melt aluminum, and make knives for over a year.
Shad was good enough to let me spend a couple hours at his house seeing his foundry in operation, then let me borrow his burner assembly to study it in my shop.
I noticed his assembly was completely different from the one Chris had, and since I really didn’t have much idea of how propane burners worked at all, I was interested in reverse engineering the science behind it.
In experimenting, I realized that the purpose of the burner was to mix certain amounts of fuel and air to achieve the hottest temperature possible, and the cleanest burn.
I played with different lengths of tubing, and stumbled on the realization that by controlling the air-flow through the intake port, I could adjust the flame completely, and use any length of pipe I wanted. I also noticed that without a nozzle on the end, the burner wouldn’t work.
I quickly developed some prototypes for an air regulator design I made from the lid of a tuna can, and it worked perfectly!
My final design was a hybrid of the two systems, with most of the plumbing parts based around the Ron Reil assembly, and the rest based on the connections I saw on Shad’s system.
I was going to build a new foundry, designed to last longer than sand and plaster, but when I realized the propane torch worked just fine in the mini metal foundry I made before, I decided there was no need. And considering so many people have already made the plaster foundry, this simple propane burner gives the option of switching the foundry between propane, or charcoal, with no modifications required.
2016 Lexus NX200t – Redline: Review
With the brands first-ever turbocharged engine, a polarizing design, and the promise of dynamic handling capabilities to rival the best from Europe, Lexus may be late to the compact crossover party, but is this all-new NX200t worth the wait?
How To Make The “Styro-Slicer”
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Thanks Audible. … Now onto making the “Styro-Slicer”!
This homemade, foam slicer makes 3D puzzles, foam swords, guns, and traces any other styrofoam shape with an incredible amount of precision and control.
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Project Inspired By:
Wire foam cutting machines for sale on the internet, but too pricy to actually consider paying for.
WARNING: The electrified wire of the “Styro-Slicer” can reach temperatures well above 1,000ºF, which can cause burns, and potentially start fires. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, and under constant adult supervision. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
Project History & More Info:
This is the final video on the Styro-Slicer itself.
A lot of people have been asking why I made 2 Quick Clips, and 2 Projects for this one system. And I’m happy to explain.
The first Quick Clip was to introduce the styro-slicer, and show what it could do. It introduced the concept that it exists, that it could make styrofoam swords, guns, and airplanes, and that it compacts back together for storage.
The project video that followed (http://bit.ly/TheStyroSlicer) was a fully produced tutorial of how to use it. It showed all of it’s different features and operation, and took over 5 minutes to demonstrate. So that required a video of its own.
The 2nd Quick Clip was to preview the styro-slicer tutorial, and I put enough information in there that savvy viewers could figure out how to build it before the tutorial. And apparently some people did.
This video is the final installment, showing step by step how to make the styro-slicer. Also with this tutorial being 3-4 times longer than regular videos, it takes 3-4 times longer to produce, and since I try to put out a video every 5 days, the Quick Clips gave me a chance to show the project, and just enough breathing room to get the tutorial produced and released.
This video is all about making the Styro-Slicer, but doesn’t get into great detail about how to use it.
Although the build is fairly simple, there is a sizable materials list and the video can seem quite technical. But I promise that if you take it one step at a time, you’ll get it finished.
I made 3 previous prototypes of this model. Each one giving me new experience and insight into what I wanted the finished product to be able to do.
The ultimate success came when the design for compact storage actually worked out, and the assembly could compact together for quick storage. I am still very excited and proud about that feature 🙂
I took a lot of inspiration from different pictures on Google image searches, of professional foam cutting machines. I was inspired by different features, like cutting at angles, and adjusting the temperatures, and wanted to replicate those features.
My first prototype took just over 15 minutes to put together, and used a scrap 2″x4″ piece of wood, a piece of picture hanging wire, and was powered by a transformer I ripped out of an old stereo.
It worked great, but it was also really crude and I didn’t have time to make a nice version for my metal casting videos, so I never did mention it until recently. But I always had intentions to fully develop it.
Being realistic, I don’t expect many people will actually build this foam factory, and I don’t expect many people will even watch the video. However, I do expect that anyone who is serious about making one for themselves, will find the information invaluable, and have unlimited amounts of fun and creation with their new “Styro-Slicer”.
2017 GMC Acadia – Redline: First Look – 2016 Detroit Auto Show
Less is more looks to be the theme at the GMC display here in Detroit, let’s take a first look at the smaller and lighter 2017 GMC Acadia
2018 Lexus LC500 – Redline: First Look – 2016 Detroit Auto Show
With a sleek, stylish, showy design, Lexus is out to prove that it too, can build cars that are just as desirable as the best from Europe. Meet the latest luxury coupe from Lexus, the 2018 LC500
2017 Lincoln Continental – Redline: First Look – 2016 Detroit Auto Show
After years of simply offering rebadged versions of a Ford platform, the Lincoln Motor Company is ready to debut a flagship sedan with their own exclusive offerings, the most interesting of which can be found under the hood, let’s take a first look at the all-new 2017 Continental…
QC#90 – Making The “Styro-Slicer”
Common household items are repurposed to create a hot wire foam cutting factory, on a budget. The “Styro-Slicer”.
Full project: How To Make The Hot-Wire “Styro-Slicer”: Coming Wednesday, January 20th.
Next Video: #QC#91 – “Gas Blaster” Propane Torch: Coming Soon!
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Project Inspired By:
Wire foam cutting machines for sale on the internet, but too pricy to actually consider paying for.
WARNING: The electrified wire of the “Styro-Slicer” can reach temperatures well above 1,000ºF, which can cause burns, and potentially start fires. This project should only be attempted with adequate knowledge and training, and under constant adult supervision. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
Project History & More Info:
This is the final video on the Styro-Slicer itself.
The purpose of the previous video; The Hot-Wire “Styro-Slicer” (http://bit.ly/TheStyroSlicer) was to demonstrate all of it’s features. There were so many features, it required a completely separate video just to show them off.
This video is all about making the Styro-Slicer, but doesn’t get into great detail about how to use it.
Although the build is fairly simple, there is a sizable materials list and the video can seem quite technical. But I promise that if you take it one step at a time, you’ll get it finished.
I made 3 previous prototypes of this model. Each one giving me new experience and insight into what I wanted the finished product to be able to do.
The ultimate success came when the design for compact storage actually worked out, and the assembly could compact together for quick storage. I am still very excited and proud about that feature 🙂
I took a lot of inspiration from different pictures on Google image searches, of professional foam cutting machines. I was inspired by different features, like cutting at angles, and adjusting the temperatures, and wanted to replicate those features.
My first prototype took just over 15 minutes to put together, and used a scrap 2″x4″ piece of wood, a piece of picture hanging wire, and was powered by a transformer I ripped out of an old stereo.
It worked great, but it was also really crude and I didn’t have time to make a nice version for my metal casting videos, so I never did mention it until recently. But I always had intentions to fully develop it.
Being realistic, I don’t expect many people will actually build this foam factory, and I don’t expect many people will even watch the video. However, I do expect that anyone who is serious about making one for themselves, will find the information invaluable, and have unlimited amounts of fun and creation with their new “Styro-Slicer”.
As a side note, I have young kids, and they all love making and creating, with the Styro-Slicer.