Recent content by CDRomulan

I was getting set up to tack weld a bump stop to the jig when I came up with one last idea to try. I previously assumed that a misalignment between the jig's reference holes and drill bushing holes was the cause of my offset, and tried flipping the jig over to see if that would shift the next...

Absolutely nothing. I tend to be a perfectionist even when I don't need to be, but I'm willing to adjust my expectations when I recognize that the payoff isn't worth the effort/money/time/etc. I will definitely just buy a fixture table if I ever need something bigger or more accurate in the...

This made me laugh way harder than it should have, thanks for that. I'm not quiet as inexperienced with holding tight tolerances as I've led you to believe. My master's thesis project involved cutting and grinding .25" diameter rock cores to .500" ± .010 with the two faces of the cylinder ground...

Strong hand tools instera clamps and inserta pliers. https://www.stronghandtools.com/products/inserta-clamps. They're reasonably well built but they're definitely a lightweight clamp; only rated for 300 lbs clamping pressure. If I ever need to apply significant clamping forces, I've got a...

Thanks for the replies everyone, after reading everyone's advice and then stepping away from the project for a few days, I think I'm in a better spot than I initially thought. A few general notes to clear up questions/concerns from multiple people - the framing square was indeed checked for...

Perhaps I should describe my situation and define expectations for the project so we can find a sensible solution. I am an absolute total noob when it comes to doing anything with metal. I'm a professional rock scientist, so I'm used to working in a world where "probably", "approximately", "good...

Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently bought a Primeweld Tig 225X and have been teaching myself to weld. I have gotten to point in my welding practice where it would be helpful to be able to clamp pieces down, so I began the process of turning the 24 x 36 x 3/8 inch hardox plate I've...