@ITZ TRAMDOMZ when I was 10 my parents let me cook my own quesadillas its actualy pretty easy, also I might buy the stuff to do the mini metal foundry.
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This is one of the best "build it yourself" videos I have seen...So well thought out, planned and executed.....The instructions are crystal clear...and everything has been thought out to make the project complete without guessing or asking further questions...Excellent.....JRZ
Some quick links to a few of the materials I used: [✓] 12 v transformer (3 amp): amzn.to/2cmkPFo [✓] 3 position switch: amzn.to/2cGZjKL [✓] Push on/off 1000w dimmer switch: amzn.to/2c9gXEm
I blew threw like 3 transformers trying to get this to work and I'm a little confused on y the dim-switch comes before the transformer not after. Am I using he wrong wire? I used like thing galvanized steel wire any tips that could help me finish making this? I'm a big fan and I'm make a lot of your other projects such as the mini melt foundry and the baterangs. Any help would be useful. Thanks Cole 😂
Hey guys, it's been awesome spending the last 2 hours with you. I hope I answered most all of your questions and comments. If not, there's a good chance your questions was asked by someone else, so look through the comments and see if your answer is there. I have to go back to work on the next project, so I'll see you soon with some cool new content. By the way, Propane torch is next :)
Excellent build! I can see this also being useful for cutting other plastics as well. I'd also include an "ON" light for indication and safety reasons. Great work Grant!
You can't say Americans think the metric system is stupid, because the truth is, we have to learn it because it's what our society and government. chooses to use. I'd rather spend my time learning the Metric system than measurements like these.
If you can't manage to get the knot tied in the wire, inside the pipe. i suggest using Hot glue, thats what i done. Vote this up so future builders can see this.
It's not that epensive, the most expensive things in the project are the lantern battery (around $10) and the transformer (10-$20) so it costs around 30-$40 plus the equipment needed are pretty everyday: power drill, saw, wire stripper; if you don't do all the extra stuff and cosmetic bits he does (rounding, spray painting, power fuse, ect)
To those who also build this: when assembling the wood base make sure you look at the way he assembles it and note that he switched up the 18" and 15" 2x4 with how to screw them in.
3/4 PVC 2 11inch ones red 1 12inch one red 2 90deg Black 2 caps Black #8-32x 1 5/8in Eye Bolts #8 flat washers Drill the end caps with 5/32 drill bit do this to both ends Drill a hole in the middle of the 12 inch 3/8 drill bit Get two wires one red one black run them to the end with eye holes Put washer on the end of the inside put wire on then washer and nut Stainless Hanging Wire or Guitar string Model # 50116 Internet # 100069689 Store SKU # 854980 Extenion spring Everbilt Model # 16109 Internet # 202045464 Store SKU # 703860 18inch's x 18inch's Square of 1/2" MDF or Smooth Plywood 8 foot 2X4 Board 18 inch 2X4 15 inch 2x4 15 inch 2x4 11.5 inch 2x4 5 inch Block 3.5 inch Block 3.5 inch Block 8x3 wood screws 1/8 drill bit coutersink bit 10 1 1/2 wood screws 3/8 x 3.5 Hex Bolt 2 5/8 Cut Washers 3/8 Wingnut 2x5/16 Tank Bolt Washers 600 Watt Dimmer Switch Push (On/Off) 6683 12v Power Transformer RadioShack 12.6VAC 3A Power Transformer 273-1511B 10 amp Fuse
When he says to "look out for" it means he hasn't done it yet. If he has he'll say to look for it in a previous video and sometimes leave a link in the description.
I finished two slivers, one for me and one for my sisters for Christmas. Sadly I didn't pay enough attention and bought a 500 mA transformer instead of 3 amp. I had to order a new one, but after I installed it it worked exactly as yours does. Great project, Grant!!
I miss you my friend. I"m finally getting around to building this. I owe you for so much fun and education. Thanks to your wife, and friend for keeping this alive.
+Edward Elric Man to be honest I don't have anything. I've been working so hard on getting videos ready I haven't put anything together. If I did though, what would you want me to do to celebrate?
+Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Next vid you do could you please make a parts list, it would make things a whle lot easier, thanks for making the content though!
+Cannamore I'm compiling this video into blueprints and schematics for myself, if you want I can send you a copy when I'm done. Also, a guitar string will probably only work with stainless steel string.
+Kat McCollough Oh, that'd be great. Then we wouldn't have to make it. Remember the fire piston ? He said it's under $1.00 to make, and then proceeded to use equipment that's well over a few thousand dollars.
I just said this in another comment, but since I think it's a good idea I'll also say it separately: How about a homemade telescope for astronomy? Something below $100 (below $50 is even better) that anyone could build to view some of the brighter deep sky objects, such as the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula for instance, and also be able to see the outer planets clearly? I'd love to have that project to do...
+Pota MNL Productions Alright then, disregard the price restriction. Just added the constraint to make it more of a challenge for Grant and make the project more accessible for us common folk. That, and at $100 you can get a pretty good entry level telescope on Amazon. I was wishing for a scope project in the same ballpark range but with much better imaging. Just a challenge.
How to tie the knot @ 2:20 -Have the wire already be stripped, separated, and looped at the end. -Drill the hole into the PVC pipe. -Now, *before* you add the elbows to either end of the PVC, push both ends of the wire through either end of that tube. -With both ends of the wire in hand, tie a simple knot (it really doesn't matter what type). -Now, take one end of the wire with a loop, and push it back through the other side of the tube, so that you have a wire with a loop at the end of it on either side of the first PVC Tube -Pull the original wire (the one that first enters the tube at the back) so that the knot is at the hole, demonstrated at 2:32. -Snake each looped wire through the elbow brackets, and proceed with the rest of this tutorial. PS: Awesome concepts, tutorials, and vids man. Keep up the work!
He most likely has the right to submit this as a design patent (wire foam cutters on their own are ancient technology), but what garners massive amounts of respect is telling the world "Hey! I made this cool thing! Here's how I did it, so you can do it too if you like!", rather than going after people for infringement of Intellectual Property. Just stumbled across this channel, and instantly, I have nothing but love for these videos.
Actually, the former owner of my floral shop built one on the same principal about 40 years ago and we used it a lot. You can buy them from craft places now, but I would much rather build my own for how inexpensive it is.
Me: alright I’ll make this project Me when I sit down with the chord,wood and pvc (Realizing that I don’t have a drill) Welp guess I gotta go watch more G.T without making anything
There is a genetic basis for intelligence, as well as behavior. The way to look at genetics and ability is that the ability of the parents *could* be the potential of the offspring.
+Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Or you could have made one BIG video with the WHOLE project, and put them into SECTIONS? Or have two videos per project like you used to do before, combing QC#89 and QC#90 together in ONE video and put the demonstration and the tutorial in ANOTHER video.
+Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" I think if you release the instruction for the styro-slicer and called it "instructions" people wouldn't be so angry.
Do you really need to add the complicated wiring in that ''box'' or can you just make the box and use alligator clips to connect the saw to the battery?
+MrCerealShark i just bought all materials except for the tools ( i bought a set of drill bits but not a drill) and after everything it came out to near $70 all bought at home depot except for the pvc, fuse holder, wire and transformer.
the load limit is 11.46 lbs. i used the same brand as in this video. The slicer works amazing! i use it to cut EVA foam for cosplay and oooohhh my god. its been a huge time saver haha
Oh man, this guy has passed away.. I was so grateful as this is the only hot wire cutter video that actually made sense to me. He sounds like such a young guy in this video :(
I just like revisiting this video everytime I'm reminded of it. It's one of my favorites and really shows his level of genius and enthusiasm towards his work. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Grant Thompson, The King Of Random.
5:42. I think you made a typo when editing the video. When you drill together the 2x4s, it says one of the pieces should have the 5" piece on the side, a 15" in the middle, and the 18" on the other side. I'm pretty sure the 18 should be in the middle and the 15 should be on the side.
