Welding Pointer

Bryan · Subject: Welding Pointer Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:27 pm

Hello Guys, thanks to everyones help I have drawn, programmed and cut my own design
welding pointer and bottle opener combo. Yes it could be a little longer, but hay I tested it,
and it works like a charm!

Thanks again to everyone!

ohhh I guess some photos might be nice eh?

First cuts:

Finished cutting:

Cleaned off parts:

Anyone want the code?

Bryan affraid

blmartech · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:54 am

sweet, the one on the left looks like a fish with a big head and little tail.

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Way to go Bryan.....Glad you are Having Fun

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fretsman · Number of posts: 414 Registration date: 2008-12-07 Age: 43

Excellent, Bryan, thanks for sharing! Cool

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Dean W · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:01 pm

blmartech wrote:

sweet, the one on the left looks like a fish with a big head and little tail.

That's strange... I thought the same thing about the one on the right. Smile

Neat gadget, Bryan!

Bryan · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:42 pm

I can now make you a fish if you want..... Razz

thanks again for all the help in getting everything running.

Bryan

blmartech · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:49 pm

For some reason at 5 in the morning the left one looked more like a fish, lol
but looking at it again dean i agree the right one looks like a fish too.

Bryan · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:05 pm

So (Dean and blmartech) I think you should both send me your mailing
address so I can mail you a fish version. The fun never stops. affraid

Bryan

PS: if anyone wants the dxf file or code let me know (for any of the versions, free of course).

It's roughy 90mm long and 34mm high. (I am making mine out of 2.1mm Aluminum).

blmartech · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:27 am

not bad, I do not know if the file sharing is working again or not (im sure someone will chime in), if it is you can upload the dxf here and your more the welcome to also upload it on my site, It just wont show up for download until i approve it.

Bryan · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:49 am

blmartech wrote:

not bad, I do not know if the file sharing is working again or not (im sure someone will chime in), if it is you can upload the dxf here and your more the welcome to also upload it on my site, It just wont show up for download until i approve it.

I have uploaded it to your site, (DXF)

Have fun and show us the results.

Bryan

DaveDu · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:51 pm

Hi Bryan,

I don't mean to sound stupid, but what is a welding pointer? It sounds like a device that is used to help you determine where the welding rod or torch is before you stike an arc (because you cant see much if your helmet is down Smile

. I've never heard of it before, and can't seem to find much info. on Google about it. Although if it is what I think, then it could be of use to me. I usually have to strike an arc before I can see where I am at. Thus, possibly welding in a place I shouldn't be Smile

P.S. Your fish is beginning to look like a whale Smile

Bryan · Subject: Re: Welding Pointer Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:28 pm

Hello DaveDu, I use the welding pointer to clamp to test pieces to tell me where to stop
welding. As for seeing where to start welding I use a helmet controlled by my chin so I
know where I will be striking the arc. I will add a link to were you can buy one.

http://www.accustrike.com/ (Home Page)

http://www.accustrike.com/orderform.htm (Ordering page)

PS: get the one WITH A FAN IN IT. They work great, and your chin needs no batteries.

Whale sharks are fish too...... lol!

See File section for DXF and for Cutting Code and Lettering Code.