Frank my friend, you are the exact person I come to platforms like RU-vid to learn from!!! I truly hope you have kids and or grandchildren to pass this plethora of knowledge down to!! I really hope you read this comment! If you are ever near northern Illinois. Look me up!! We can be friends for sure!! I appreciate this little gem of knowledge that you just dropped on me!!
Fabulous! If only all you tuber contributors would make their presentations this straightforward. No music, no 'creative' camerawork, nothing to distract from the point. Thank you Frank. 😊
NICE!!! Great design, easy to make, fairly inexpensive... genius! Very well explained. Will be making one as soon as I go to harbor freight to get a clamp. Thank you for the video, its much appreciated. Glenn
Question about the switch. Why is the switch needed? Just so that you can shut it off so the relay does not over heat? I bought the relay and it came with a heat sink device but there is no way that device will fit in the deep electrical box. If someone has to remember to go to the dust collector to shut off the switch for the relay or even put the switch somewhere close to where you work, then I am not getting the idea of automating the DC to come on by opening a blast gate. I mean I get the convenience of any blast gate opening would turn on the dust collector and shut it off, but then we have to remember to flip that switch. I am not liking that option because then it would be easy to forget to turn it off. I have a remote for my DC and after watching several other videos on doing what you have done, and after wiring everything to make this blast gate automation, I am now stuck with the idea of having to remember to turn off a switch for something you cannot see or hear running. I was thinking why couldn't I have use an alexa enabled switch instead of the one I bought. That way maybe I could out some automation in place that says if the switch is on for a certain period of time, turn off the switch or send me an alert that it is on for say 30 minutes or an hour. Thoughts?
billiant set-up. I really got alot out of your video - even though I'm watching it 7 years after you made it. My intention is to use an Arduino and have the gates automatically open when the tool is powered up. It's a big project - but will be a blast. I'm in the information-gathering phase.
Something I should have included in the video. When cutting circle cut into the start of the circle than back blade out rotate the blank ccw a few inches so that when you make the cut a triangle of wood comes out. This makes it easy to extract the blade when the cut is done.
Quel est la nature de matériau utilisé dans la bobine et le diamètre du fil et quelle alimentation électrique utilisée en (volt, ampère). Merci de me répondre
Really like your Jig Frank really makes it easy to get great circles. The only problem I have is when I made mine which I'm going to redo and make it like yours is as the blade binds trying to cut circles of those pieces of logs like that. I wonder if I need to go to like a 1/4" or 3/8 inch blade I've got a three-quarter on now and trying to do Walnut and it just won't cut a circle. Thanks Glen
@@frankorlowicz7002 Thanks Frank! I'm actually adopting your technique to another jig for the bandsaw to see if I can make aan adjustable log holder for cross cuts :)
I never counted the times I had this together and opened up and check and seal up and try but has been many. Have checked the wires many times with your video and it dont works. Tested with light just like you did and even plugged it in wall and light works but cant get it to light up in the outlet box. think maybe relay could be bad? Thanks again, Wayne
Another question for you if you dont mind. Does the wire on micro switch need to be wired individually to terminal bar or can they be wired in micro switch to micro switch? I have 16 blast gates to install. Thanks in advance.
Yes they can be wired switch to switch. As long they are wired in parallel so that any switch will complete the circuit. If you have a long wire run you may need a heavier gauge wire and a higher voltage for control circuit to account for voltage drop on a long run.
Good video. Think I'm doing it. I looked on amazon and did you get a Heat Sink for Thermostat Temperature Controller with your relay switch? Is it needed? Thanks very much.
@@frankorlowicz7002 I saw on amazon the relay came with one and didnt recall seeing one on your video and thought maybe it was jid. Thanks for the reply and your video. Have a good weekend
Thanks for sharing your skills in fabricating the pen and power supply. While I'm a firm believer that people need to take responsibility for their own necks when dealing with mains power supplies. I noticed that you might want to caution others about the high voltage capacitor that can maintain a voltage even when the mains supply has been disconnected from the microwave. The capacitor can be discharged by shorting out the two poles with a insulated screw driver. Thanks again for your generosity in sharing.
Parabéns Frank, foi um belo trabalho, estava procurando esse tipo de projeto com canetas mais parecidas com canetas pois mesmo as profissionais daqui do Brasil são muito robustas, grossas, o que as vezes dificulta o manuseio e aprimoramento do desenho.
Great video, thanks for including instructions on how to build. Several videos out there, but your method looks to be the most straight forward and inexpensive.
Sorry it took so long for a reply. The only thing I can suggest is to be sure the teeth of the blade line up with the pivot pin. Also the blade with will limit the diameter of the circle. A wide blade will not cut a small circle without binding.
Minuto, 10:14 .Ese hilo es delgado. Debes poner un conductor más grueso. Con ese, el calor, se disipará la mitad en el cable... Perderás mogollón de energía en calentarse el cable. En fin. EDITO: Cada Palo que aguante su vela.
Hi Frank! I have been following your videos in this amazing tool, I have always wanted to have one that works like the one that you show in your videos, I have always been a do it yourself person, because I am very good with my hands, and a tool like this It is something that I must do and have, and I thank you for all the good information. I already have practically everything built, the power supply, the pencil ..., but I am in one last bump, and it is about that connection of the pencil to the power supply, would you be so kind to give me a little more detailed information About this part, such as its name, where can I buy it, with this information, you will be giving me the starting signal not only to finish this project but also to start new projects with this amazing tool, I thank you in advance and I’ll be waiting for your help regarding this concern, Luis.
The connectors I used are called 1/4 inch mono phono plug and socket. This is a standard connector use for these pens. 1/4 inch) 6.35mm Microphone Mono TS Socket Female Connector Panel Mount Adapter
@@frankorlowicz7002 I thank you for your answer and help on this topic, I really appreciated it and I will try to look for this parts and finish this proyect, thanks again!
You could also put a layer or two of tape around the bushing so that it fits snugly centered upon inserting it which gives you immediate consistency. Good idea with the 1/2" tube/dowel tho.
