nima0908
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Post by nima0908 on May 29, 2024 8:05:04 GMT -5
What tools are needet to get into this? I know that a welder is needet, but iam clueless after that.
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Post by racket on May 29, 2024 16:32:51 GMT -5
Just about everything if you want more complicated builds , or maybe just a drill for a simple one
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Post by enginewhisperer on May 29, 2024 18:16:38 GMT -5
I made my first turbocharger based jet engine with a drill, hacksaw, blowtorch (to solder some pipes together), and a bunch of bits I got from a scrap yard.
It didn't work very well, but it ran.
A welder and a few common metal working tools open up a lot more options.
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nima0908
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Post by nima0908 on May 30, 2024 5:16:02 GMT -5
What metalworking tools are we talking about exactly?
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Post by racket on May 30, 2024 16:22:49 GMT -5
Lathe , milling machine , metal roller , spot welder , TIG welder
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Post by enginewhisperer on May 30, 2024 20:43:46 GMT -5
You can do a lot even with a drill press and an angle grinder, but a lathe is probably the most useful "big" tool you could have.
Learning to TIG weld makes a huge difference on this type of process, and a DC TIG welder is cheap (get one with High Frequency start though).
The main issue with a TIG welder is that you need to buy or rent argon shielding gas bottles.
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nima0908
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Post by nima0908 on Jun 1, 2024 0:55:58 GMT -5
Ok, thanks then i will look to get them. Might be a bit tricky for me though, since i dont have so much money.
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Post by enginewhisperer on Jun 1, 2024 1:13:22 GMT -5
that always makes it a bit more difficult, but it's still doable if you have realistic goals and don't mind spending some time searching for the right materials and parts.
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