[dms-discuss] List of Accomplishments-10/20/2013

Robert Nickerson rob at omsoft.com
Mon Oct 21 11:31:20 PDT 2013


Hi

I have a drill press for the space. Havent brought it because of space 
limitation considerations.

Its waiting in my garage, and it works. Can bring it if you all wish.

RAN

On 10/21/2013 1:03 AM, Sam Hanke wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Today was quite productive. Natalie and I bought a microwave to be 
> used for the MIG welder from the SPCA Thrift Shop. We noticed a 
> beaten-up drill press there for $10, so if anyone is willing to put in 
> the time and effort, then it would be beneficial to grab it up when 
> you can. As Natalie was taking out the copper coils from the 
> newly-acquired transformer, the wooden handle of the chisel that she 
> was using exploded. Fortunately,  she is fine, but the chisel is 
> currently unfixable (by my untrained eyes). The chisel was placed next 
> to the boxes where all of the scrap wood laid. I think that the body 
> of the microwave would make a good planter for any plants that we 
> would like in the space. Natalie wisely suggested that we invest in 
> some flycatchers, to address the never-ending fly problem.
>
> From my time here, I have finally found out how to convert .stl files 
> easily into gcode: in Slic3r, just add the file you want using the 
> "Add" button, then "Export Gcode" into the file that you need to place 
> it under. This has kept me busy, converting a plethora of .stl files 
> into a folder that I have labeled "Wishlist Printer". One day, i will 
> print all of those things. One day...
>
> Sam(Mendeleev on IRC DavisMakerSpace Chat)
>
>
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