Every Metalworker Needs This Tool!

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[@AronGreen]

Dude. That bell can tell you when your plasma job is done, since you know, the plasma cutter will be so quiet.

[@gorak9000]

Have the plasma signal when it's done over MQTT, and attach the bell to a ESP32, and you can put the bell in the garage, and have an indication when the plasma cutter is done in the shed!

[@KieranShort]

You could put the bell in a little 3d printed wheel chair with a hand that taps it like mad when triggered.

[@gorak9000]

@@KieranShort Nice reference! "I am the one who knocks"

[@cranktowncity]

Hahaha dammit I have to do it now

[@kernowzx2]

@@cranktowncity Save the bell!! Too cute to die! ;)

[@why6212]

Either I picked your funniest video for my first watch, or your whole channel is gold. I'm stoked to find out 😂

[@BrAiNeeBug]

It's a miracle that all the toes are still attached.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

That would be my worry, like how do you know when the battery dies and the plate falls?

[@maeanderdev]

That was a hard watch for me too. How'd one even do that safely? Only option that came to my mind is to do it with two people, such that they would reach over the steel part, not putting anything below it into danger. Welder clamps as handles would probably be more reliable too

[@sgiavy5244]

Ya, put on a pair of gloves and here's a thought, just carry it with your hands. Maybe use it for pickin nails or screws that are lost in the lawn.. Cheers

[@whirled_peas]

His secret: superglue 😂

[@daylen577]

A little tip for glueing 3D printed parts; if you get the thin superglue that heats up massively and makes your fingers all dry and crusty, it will flow even in between friction fits. Just put the print together, then drip in some glue and done. If it's loose you can wiggle it a bit to help it spread, but often shouldn't need to

[@H34...]

Having built a CNC plasma with a chain and sprocket drive, (with what looks like the same size sprocket and chain as you're using) just want to give you a heads up as to the "polygon" effect they suffer from pretty badly (the links of a chain form a polygon when wrapped around a sprocket, most noticeable with small sprockets like this). The sprocket is less a round wheel and more a multi sized polygon, so when it turns the radius at which the chain leaves changes slightly (smaller at the center of the flats, larger at the points of the polygon). This isn't super noticeable in pure X or pure Y movements, but it made the diagonals on our CNC plasma cutter kind of wiggly due to the not linear or smooth movement of the axis.

[@machinist7230]

This why everybody uses timing belts or ball screws.

[@H34...]

@@machinist7230 we later upgraded to timing belts, and then ditched them for rack and pinion. Belts are too elastic at these lengths, even the 15mm ones we used. Across the 3m travel on the long axis they also required insane tension and tended to snap somewhat often. Ball screws are very budget unfriendly and at these sizes, even less budget friendly since spinning them up to speed is jot feasible, you need to use rotating ball juts which are even more expensive. Not to mention the maintenance and lengevity nightmare of a ballscrew in this sort of environment, the dust the plasma itself generates is very fine and abrasive. Rack and pinion is the goto for large plasmas from my reading and experience. Robust, simple and effective.

[@n2fastcars635]

I wonder if you welded the chain to a piece of angle every couple of links if that wouldn't help? I have rack on mine and works well. Just a idea.

[@H34...]

@@n2fastcars635 we had the chain lying flat on a bit of box section with the sprocket riding on top just like a rack and pinion. The issues were that the sprocket very noticably climbs in and out of the chain links by a few milimeters to stay properly engaged. This is because the sprocket functions not like a circle but and x sided shape (x being the number of sprocket teeth). This results in a constantly changing driving diameter (across flats vs across points). That results in a pulsating, uneven motion. Its not terribly visible in pure x or y cuts (other than the rattling and vibration induced in the machine), but in diagonal cuts where one axis will lurch ahead, then the other. It results in a slightly wiggly diaglnal since neither axis is moving with a smooth, constant speed. Im not guessing here, ive used both chain and rack and pinion on the same machine, these are observations.

[@krashanb5767]

​@@H34...Excellent comments man. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@mkrbrkr]

You should totally return it to the Despot and tell them the fan stopped working

[@lumotroph]

Dude your plan for the channel is fine. I’m just gonna keep watching while you make these awesome projects. Keep it up and great job on that invention!

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

Yep.

[@neepsmcfly4176]

Ditto!

[@bcs7686]

Dude I can't wat for the day you get to do this full time this is a massively undersubcribed channel

[@NotProFishing]

I run an industrial production laser and i got to say your series on the co2 laser was amazing. Mine is a fiber laser that cost 1.5mil but it runs on the same basic principle. Thank you for everything you do in your shop.

[@mofman1]

Keep up the bangers, I'll watch them all again as shorts.

[@garbleduser]

I am still so happy to see your hands doing so much better!

[@cranktowncity]

Dude I really appreciate the advice, my eczema in general has gotten better since taking the turkey tail

[@Vikingwerk]

That is a kickass build! You just keep doin’ your thing, and we’ll watch whatever you upload!

[@Curleysound]

You can redo the glued on green part with an interior flange and tabs for those 4 screws to bite into. That will make it easier to service and stronger.

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

👍

[@austinbarnett1]

Easily one of the most entertaining channels on the youtubes

[@OfflineRocket]

FYI, you can untick a box when uploading a video (under advanced settings) that won't push your videos to a subscription box - I do this for KZbin shorts, since I know people (including myself) hate them in the subscription box, that way the only people seeing them is new people, or those who come back to your channel and check

[@cranktowncity]

That's good to know! Thank you

[@JohnJaggerJack]

"My security bit won't fit in the holes, sooo..." Furiously side hammers the fan off its fixture* Loved it. 10/10 no remarks.

[@nehopsa]

Love it. Also "ADHD intensifies" :-DDD

[@rixogtr]

Then proceeds to unscrew those initial bolts anyway :D

[@Ingineerix]

@Cranktown City, You'd better put a freewheeing diode across the coil in the microwave transformer (in reverse) to stop the huge voltage spike coming from the coil when you turn it off from destroying your switch and/or BMS.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Your one day build was like the cleanest build you have done.

[@DreadPirateSteve1]

Love the vids dude! You deserve a lot more recognition

[@dirtdart81]

Shorts, videos, I'll watch everything from ya. Best of luck with the day job and we'll be here when the vids are ready and released!

[@sircompo]

It's not clickbait when the video is awesome. Just to be clear, no clickbait here.

[@jn1211]

that $20 ryobi switch you built sure is inspiring!

[@anthonylaing3897]

hahahaha

[@blazehenot2536]

as far as the shorts and break from videos goes, do what you gotta do man. your stuff is always enjoyable and fun and if you get an idea that helps you make more without stressing out then hell yeah!

[@quakergrits4610]

this is some talent man, i hope they see this video and hire you to make more ryobi tools.

[@darmichar73]

You do you, man. We're all still going to be here waiting to see what crazy ideas you come up with next.

[@yutub561]

i really hope the shorts help boost your channel cuz you really deserve it man. every project is so sick

[@waldovanderwesthuizen4557]

I am always excited to see one of your videos pop up and this one did not disappoint.

[@jeffpkamp]

The 3d case was great. That filament was the perfect color.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Very cool idea. We had some pick up magnets when I worked at a fastener company that picked up bolts and screws by just raising and lowering the magnet inside the housing. Cool video.

[@LanceThumping]

Looking at the Ryobi line-up, I think you'd have had a better time if you went with one of their flashlights. The small one might've let you break the top part off only and slap yours on a nicer handle with a trigger. The large one might've let you gut out only the lights and fit the magnet inside it and used almost the entire case. If you feel like making a sequel for the second one, I know that I'd be willing to watch.

[@kdawson020279]

When I move sheet metal, it usually needs more than a magnet and my job loves to use non-magnetic metals (mag alloy, certain stainless) for security reasons (you don't want people to be able to steal $3600 street mail delivery cluster boxes with a rare earth magnet). Cleaning the shop especially under grinders and drills? Epic. I love it.

[@herzogsbuick]

I thought for sure when that microwave timer made that noise you were gonna say "dinger!" I don't believe the almighty intended our web browsers to have notifications, so I don't use them. I've been subscribed since I first saw your stuff last year of course. But your stuff is so good, that I check your channel manually. Love your steeze dude. Thanks for lowering the bar, too, we all needed that.

[@carlnelson3893]

Excellent build, and will ring your shorts anyway... err well ya know! lol gotta do what the algorithm wants....

[@redstales]

As the jankmeister my self, I approve of this amazing build sir.

[@MethodicalMaker]

Awesome build! To help with the metal sliding off when your moving the sheets perpendicular to the ground, maybe add a thin bit of rubber or something to the front so that the additional friction stops the metal from sliding off. I have used neoprene foam weather stripping in the past as a cheap friction material, but that would probably be a bit thick without you redesigning recessed pockets into the case. as for the superglue... you will probably love this... hot glue in my testing is ~3x stronger in tensile strength than super glue with PLA. I got an average of 47.7 lbs/in^2 with CA glue (loctite gel), and 146.2 lbs/in^2 with hot glue (stanly dualmelt, which project farm tested to be the best, out of a ryobi hot glue gun that i let get scorching hot). My assumption is that the hot glue re-melts the PLA, and that gives it really good mechanical bonding. CA glue was stronger when dealing with shear force... so if your enclosure does crack, consider adding a lip to prevent any rotation, and then use HOTGLUE!!!

[@RonNVids]

Another entertaining project. All the best on growing the channel!

[@grantfielder]

That's freaking awesome dude! Great work! It looks legit, always love seeing your videos pop up. Keep up the great work dude

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@tfsbuilds93]

I am super stoked I found your channel. I get major mad scientist vibes. I love it Thanks for the knowledge

[@mathewgutierrez4674]

Awesome work man. Always a pleasure to see one of your videos pop up.

[@squelchstuff]

Oh boy, I'm so sad that youtube has you cornered into doing shorts, but these are the times we live in, and I appreciate the effort you put into sharing your world with us. I hope not to unsub - unless there's just too many uploads - so please excuse me if I ignore the shorts. The only youtuber to successfully embrace (subvert) the format is your friend and mine, AvE with the #shart.

[@FJB2020]

Yeah, I'd unsub if he goes full sharts. It's honestly a super annoying feature that YT needs to kill..

[@tanithrosenbaum]

"The sure-fire way to turn a one day build into a one week build" Hahah truer words have never been spoken... 😆

[@Hollywood4Fun]

Among the many laughs I get from your videos, I got a good one when you called your original design the Jankmaster 5000. Lol

[@midwestcyberpunk]

I think I may build one of these also (for my plasma cutter). Nice to know the ryobi has low voltage protection. I'm pretty sure I wrongfully assumed the HF Bauer line had it built in but after researching, I think it's in the tool. I was going to use a Bauer for an upcoming vid with a diy portable pinecil soldering iron but I will go with my Ryobis now.

[@yeroca]

I love your range of skills and knowledge. This project is really cool. There are switchable magnets though, that don't require any power at all. They work by mechanically changing the magnet configuration. Are those kind of magnets not available for this task?

[@PrebleStreetRecords]

Mag tables like that for surface grinders are absolutely magic. I know it has something to do with interrupting lines of magnetic flux….but I’m pretty sure it’s just magic.

[@matthewf1979]

I can't imagine a low resistance short is good for the tool batteries, but hey, you can 3D print new ones. Right?.....right? I wonder how power it's using. Hit one lead with a clamp meter and measure the DC resistance of the coil and we can find out.

[@EddieTheH]

The low resistance isn't too big an issue because of the large inductive load.

[@TheMorpheus017]

​​​@@EddieTheH does not matter much with DC. Switch contacts also gonna get toasty pretty fast

[@EddieTheH]

@@TheMorpheus017 Ahhh, correct! Sometimes my brain farts and my thumbs type it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewf1979]

@@EddieTheH If he used the secondary winding, sure.

[@EddieTheH]

@@matthewf1979 That's a thought, use a second winding the same as the first and alternate between the two to keep the polarity the same but give each coil a 50% duty cycle. 🤔

[@visisloth]

Yeah, do the shorts. It could definitely be a good way for some people to discover your stuff. I'm glad I did.

[@ArtisanCustoms]

Bad ass man! i can see this turning into a real thing!!! Should put the handle on top and keep the profile as shallow as possible to prevent torquing the magnet loose

[@joels7605]

By the filth of this man's hands you know he means business.

[@MakerMadness]

Love your channel man. Keep up the great work!

[@yetanotherdan]

Looking forward to seeing your shorts.

[@jordanbennett6461]

This is an amazing build! Good work man. As far as channel plan goes do what ya gotta do and make that money

[@EddieTheH]

Cool, you got the same security screw screwdriver as I have.

[@JamesWoodOfficial]

heck yeah man, do shorts! The wisdoms must be spread far and wide! The disappointment of seeing a new Cranktown video then realising it's "just a short" will pass - the City will be *forever* foreeeeevvvveeeerrrrrrrrrr 👍🏻

[@_Tuuri]

Dude. That's actually a great product lol and great design!

[@pewpeww556]

Bro I’m impressed. I’m subscribing after watching just one video

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Just found a new favorite channel! Thanks man!

[@usarms149]

Best channel ever, dude. No joke. I hope you blow it up to the point it's a successful business. Just don't go all commercial shitshow like SED or SBH did.

[@pcbreezejp]

Love it! Gonna make one or two to pick up screws with the Milwaukee batteries lol

[@AlexAnom420]

definitely install screws around that super glue joint and put like a thin rubber protective boot with some striations, over the electromagnet... definitely an awesome build 👍👏🫡

[@rustynutzclassicrestorations]

LOL! ... way too cool! ... Guess I'll have to build one ... always seem to have those small filings on my work bench and can see this would be very useful! ... great video! ...

[@dwarden3]

Those little fans are great for the outhouse! Or when your camping.

[@Smedleydog1]

You need a patent. If Ryobi sees this vid, they'll have a hand held electro magnet on the market in minutes. Excellent work.

[@TheChico868]

They going to steal the design. They are Chinese after all

[@julias-shed]

Fabulous product design 😀

[@RGCbaseace]

Awesome work now onto the cnc plazmoidatron

[@brucewilliams6292]

Dude, thanks for the videos. Definitely understand needing to make the money.

[@carbide1968]

I love how you took a pic and turned into useable dimensions for printing. that's a good skill to have. i love 3d printing but cad and i have a long relationship. i hate it and it hates me.

[@lordmemester8798]

Woah, that looks good! I'm jealous.

[@anthonyhall9211]

Excellent fun ! Yup, we all have to work to make money.

[@dannop2562]

Ever make it up to SoDak, gimme a shout. I think we could find a beverage and build some useful crap. Also, that blue-capped super glue is good stuff. Even better in a lotta cases than the old standby, Kragle.

[@Zimbob2424]

I'll have to find that super glue, what's it called ?

[@dannop2562]

RapidFuse (blue cap, made by DAP) and Krazy Glue (liquid, not the gel) have served me well for bonding plastics-specifically when it comes to tools.

[@Zimbob2424]

@@dannop2562 Thanks, not all super glue works with PTEG printed parts, the lock tite I use is just ok, sometimes it works sometimes not so much.

[@weslow80]

Great idea for a fun useful project. I think if you would change the design a bit by connecting the the 2 magnetos together with a rod for a handle inbetween to distribute the weight and a t handle that came off that to counterbalance the weight, it would be much more user friendly. Would help with flexing and weight distribution. also put the battery on the t handle side. Keep up the cool projects. Also, mount the battery so it plugs in downwards to keep potential from falling out.

[@catcam]

I will click on anything you post ... so bring it on ! And all the best from Croatia.

[@axisgalaxis]

Well done fun video to watch. Creative genius stuff. Love short videos.

[@aliimran8479]

I do believe that you deserve a lot more recognition, just a tip here why not colab or just meet larger maker channels. There is a maker fair type event this year hosted by william osman that would prob help.

[@aliimran8479]

As per the shorts I'm really indifferent, and you gotta play KZbin's game to stay recommended.

[@cranktowncity]

I'm thinking about going!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Some company is totally going to grab on to that design… Maybe not Ryobi, but someone…

[@pythonP90]

You're living my dream. You inspire me to invent.

[@TheDistur]

Now that you've done the R&D I expect them to have these on the shelves by Christmas.

[@HannesMrg]

I quite enjoy the shorts of the high quality youtubers. The Algorithm is kinda weird and sprinkles some other shitt in between the good shorts, but it's nice reviewing all the older projects in shorts.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

I re-wrote the firmware for Anycubics delta bot 200mm. Guys can't do anything right over there lol. Nice video. Also consider striking epoxy for axe handles. Coat that super glue joint you're worried about from the outside.

[@thedudeamongmengs2051]

This channel is what i wanna be when i grow up

[@Loukoumi_YT]

Took apart a microwave the other day for a future project and encountered the safety screws as well, body weight and a random torx that fit did the job.

[@johnjordan9300]

Hey bro you’re a g. Will try and hype your shorts. Hope you have a good year with work not sure what you do for a day job but good luck

[@idontwantcorporateretaliat6301]

Homed Depot furiously taking notes and researching patent bypass measures.

[@jacobcoughlin2408]

very cool design bro. I first started watching you on your 3d welder/printer thing

[@lambda7652]

You should have used the microwave turntable for the glam shot

[@zoneundertop]

Best yt channel 4 me: life like not prescripted longer better, goto take notes, it's learning process for hobbie purposes!

[@jaycolvin2875]

PIMP! I’d like to see this CRYOBI version on wheels, for roofers to roll around yards after they scrape nail infested shingles off roofs prior to new roof installs. Looks hella much stronger than the mag rollers sold at the box stores also.

[@jasonm2477]

i cant believe you dont have more subscribers you've got one of the best making shit channles around right now

[@fss1704]

Put a magnet in the core, that way you don't need the battery to hold the machine in place when it's not carrying heavy stuff, a controller to add small increments of boost power, and a reverse button to cancel the magnetic field of the magnet, and some material to increase friction on the surface.

[@mystx42]

Most entertaining vid for weeks thanks and well done

[@JulianMakes]

It should come with a pair of sandals 😂. Great video cheers!

[@utoobuser206]

Love it!!!...you remind me of some of the recovering brilliant crackheads I've worked with (the cool ones)!

[@jordan1081]

This project turned out so cool! I actually want one, it's like having the worlds most useless superpower... The ability to effortlessly clean up ferrous debris.

[@mythics791]

very cool build.

[@Engineerd3d]

Love this project. Make shorts away.

[@moderatex6049]

We love the one day builds!!!

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

Nice work done. 👍 Use screws instead of superglue. By the way I dont watch short videos dont like them. Keep producing videos like before. They dont need to be very long.

[@ericsilverware4561]

Awesome video man as always!

[@anomicxtreme]

Bro, that is just dope af!

[@christophervickers9685]

I love your videos your a problem solver and your videos are super fun