MonoCarbon Arc Torch
Intro: MonoCarbon Arc Torch
NOTE: THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DISMANTLED IN DECEMBER 2010, TO MAKE THIS OTHER, THAT IS BETTER.
This torch is inspired in the work of Phil B:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make_a_carbon_arc_torch_for_your_220_volt_stick_we/
I wanted to do something different (sorry, I'm so).
I thought: if two carbon electrodes forms arch, why not try with only one?
This torch is inspired in the work of Phil B:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make_a_carbon_arc_torch_for_your_220_volt_stick_we/
I wanted to do something different (sorry, I'm so).
I thought: if two carbon electrodes forms arch, why not try with only one?
STEP 1: What Is Needed
A piece of thick wire. I bought a 60 Amps, 1 meter. It can be shorter.
A spring clip, in proportion to the cable.
A piece of wood 1 x 1 inch, to make the handle.
A screw with two washers, a nut and a "butterfly nut"
A carbon electrode. I used that of a D size, 1.5V carbon battery.
A spring clip, in proportion to the cable.
A piece of wood 1 x 1 inch, to make the handle.
A screw with two washers, a nut and a "butterfly nut"
A carbon electrode. I used that of a D size, 1.5V carbon battery.
STEP 2: Beginning
Make a hole to the spring clip for the screw, pass it and secure it with the nut. The head of the screw must be inside a spring clip.
STEP 3: Continuing...
STEP 4: ...and Finishing
The other end of the cable must be soaked with tin, in this way it don't will disassemble whit the use.
This end of the cable must enter in the electrode-holder clamp.
This end of the cable must enter in the electrode-holder clamp.
STEP 5: Now, Lets Try It
It works!!
But if one is clumsy using metal electrodes, remains clumsy with carbon electrode ("the monkey, though silk dress, monkey is.").
But if one is clumsy using metal electrodes, remains clumsy with carbon electrode ("the monkey, though silk dress, monkey is.").
STEP 6: Epilogue
The thing works, but I must learn to use it.
I wonder if it will be easier to learn welding with normal electrodes.
I wonder if it will be easier to learn welding with normal electrodes.
24 Comments
co2wms7whcc 13 years ago
oh, lo siento, hay una empresa en los estados unidos. llama herramientas puerto de carga, se vende todo el equipo de soldadura barata.
rimar2000 13 years ago
co2wms7whcc 13 years ago
ironsmiter 15 years ago
Phil B 15 years ago
rimar2000 15 years ago
Phil B 15 years ago
2 stroke 13 years ago
ironsmiter 13 years ago
the current non-political scientific understanding is...
Given the very real possibility that your electricity comes from a coal fired power plant, the numbers come out about equal.
The reduced mercury emissions from using less electricity about breaks even with a completely released CFL mercury content.
Given the increasing number of cfl recycling places now(most home depot, menards, ace hardware, some city centers, etc.) they are a slightly greener option than standard incandescent, for replacing burned out bulbs. not COST efficient, but green is usually more expensive anyhow.
2 stroke 13 years ago
rimar2000 13 years ago
ironsmiter 15 years ago
Phil B 15 years ago
rimar2000 15 years ago
rimar2000 15 years ago
ironsmiter 15 years ago
Made by cutting the straight segment of a metal coathanger(preferably non-coated). These segments of plain steel, when used by someone skilled in welding, make an adequate welding rod. Used mainly for emergencies, or in more primitive situations where proper welding equipment is not available(see battery welding as an example of common emergency welding equipment).
Articas 15 years ago
rimar2000 15 years ago
BluTiger 13 years ago
2 stroke 13 years ago