Common Tools for Measuring Parts
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- What are angle and radius gauges and what are they used for? It might seem obvious once you've used them for years, but with 3D printing gaining such popularity, not everyone is familiar with the common tools used for transferring a part into CAD.
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Radius Gauge Set (fractional) - amzn.to/3uyqAbH
Radius Gauge Set (metric) - amzn.to/3GAFtNr
Metal Ruler - amzn.to/3NnAiUT
Digital Protractor - amzn.to/3N29Lfw
Machinist Square - amzn.to/3uxEXgc
Mitutoyo Digital Calipers - amzn.to/3uvkjNV
Neiko Digital Calipers - amzn.to/47rYzkv
Tools Collection on Printables - www.printables.com/@cowanrg_1...
00:00 Intro
00:31 Why Measure?
01:49 Common Tools
03:56 Motor Example - Radiuses
06:19 Motor Example - Angles
07:15 Amplifier Example - Radiuses
09:04 Paint Shaker Example - Angles/Geometry
10:50 Fan Duct Example - Radiuses
12:13 Fan Duct Example - Draft Angles
13:13 Final Thoughts 
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Great demonstration. Thanks Robert
Glad you enjoyed it
Very useful video. Thanks. Saving this for future reference.
When looking for CAD models, I've found a lot of the vendors now supply models of their products, everything from electronic parts to server cabinets. Very handy.
Yes! It's becoming more and more common, which is nice.
Awesome. I reverse engineer a lot of Arcade stuff and this would come in very handy instead of doing it the "old way" :)
Glad you found it helpful. Hopefully the video performs well. Sometimes 'beginner' content just doesn't do well, but meh, people need to learn somehow right? The more you start modeling stuff, the more you realize how it's all being designed and you can model some really complex stuff.
Educational, as always. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Metric is standard :D
You'd think that, but it's not the case.
@@RobertCowanDIYIt's called imperial.
glad i live in europe, unless you get a old american car , you get 99.9% metric stuff😅
@@Basement_CNCThat's largely the case here. However, buying metric hardware is still trickier. But most parts are designed with metric in mind.
@@Niels_tenDamYeah, it's ALSO called standard. This is such a pointless discussion to have. Yes, metric is superior. But there was a 'standard' before that and it's still used. Can we just get past that?
Great stuff. Thanks for doing this.
Of course!
Robert - I really appreciated this video. I am trying to make a mount for a windshield wiper motor to run a Martin Models Die Filer I just finished. Watching your video gave me the info I needed to match and machine the radius of the wiper motor top and bottom. Thanks for your help. Shawn in Greeley, CO....
I'm glad you found it useful! Also, not sure if you knew, but I'm in Erie, so we're quite close!
Adam Savage did a show where he demonstrated a spray paint can mixer that's very fast and easy to build. It consists of a cylinder for holding the can with a slightly off-centered stud bolted on the outside bottom. It's operated by chucking it to a drill by the stud and spinning it vertically. It mixes the paint by creating a vortex inside the can. Supposedly, it takes a just few seconds.
Yeah, I saw that. I doesn't really seem like it would actually thoroughly mix the paint, but if it works for him, then I can't argue I guess.
@@RobertCowanDIYYeah, I wondered about that too. Adam has been a prop builder for decades and spray painting is one of the most common activities. I figure he would be a good judge on whether it's effective or not. I'm curious as to why you'd think it might not thoroughly mix the paint?
@@bobweiram6321Have you ever gotten paint from a store? They mix that stuff for several minutes with a side-to-side motion. Also, a spray-paint can pretty clearly instructs you to mix it for several minutes. I just can't imagine a liquid being properly mixed after only a few seconds.
I think you two are talking about different things here. Apples and oranges, if you will. Spray paint cans have the mixing ball that helps mix any settled pigments back into to suspension in the paint base. Brush-on paint doesn't have the assistance of the mixing ball so requires quite a bit more sloshing to get the same effect.
@@Sembazuru I think we're talking about the same thing, but you are correct. Paint in a lidded can is typically more viscous and stays in suspension much longer. It's also less tiring to mix by hand. Spray paint cans need be shaken vigorously for approximately 2-3 minutes before use. It's a real workout and not much fun.
That was interesting, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
You're working on some cool stuff!
I always have half a dozen projects going. I don't always finish them though :-/
I can relate to that! I think I have 50 bins of "in progress" projects for years and years.
@@JonathanRansomUgh, me too. Once a year I try to go through and purge. I started that a couple years ago and it does help.
That sounds scary and very freeing at the same time. I need to get better about finishing things. I'm an expert at starting things. Haha
@@JonathanRansomMy favorite part of any project is starting it. Then it's all downhill from there ;-)
I received my XL yesterday. I haven't opened the box as of yet. My question is what size table would you recommend putting it on? Thanks
I need to get me a set of those gauges.
Btw, Does the protractor measure in Celsius or Fahrenheit?
They come in pretty handy.
What size machinist square would you recommend for general use?
Check the description, there's a link to the one I recommend for 'everyday' use.
Hey babe wake up… the new Tom Salamander video is out
HAHA. How did you know?