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Foxfur · Post by **Foxfur** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:28 pm

Makes me wish Oregon had cacti...
You explained the cactiferous transplantion process to me at the burn and it is a joy to see the pics!

Post by **trilobyte** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:54 pm

Love the cactus transplant pics!

I boosted my laser cutter skills with a great workshop on rubber stamp making, so I can design and make my own stamps for the deli instead of just buying them online. The class also gave me some other ideas for projects with the laser (making some custom paint rollers), though I'm not sure whether that'll benefit our playa projects for 2012 specifically.

Playing art director, I'm really happy with where Pandorra's going with the sketches for the cityscape murals we'll have at the front of our shade structures. In the next couple weeks we'll get the canvas and knock out the outlines, then we'll have a painting party at a nearby park on an upcoming weekend. Next up I've got some nerdy computer maintenance to work on, the machine with a Windows partition that I use for CNC stuff needs some work. After that machine's hunky dory again, I'll start work on translating my deli counter design work and build a scale model or two (there are a couple different versions I really like).

A couple of my campmates have expressed interest in making some kind of 'brain beacon' (glowing brain floating above the camp at night). Anybody have any ideas or suggestions on how they could pull that off fairly easily (and safely)?

EspressoDude · Post by **EspressoDude** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:22 pm

weather balloon inflated to right size, with a flashlight in the neck. (inflated with helium makes an awesome UFO)

For more strength cover with minimal amount of fiberglass

Post by **trilobyte** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:03 am

Thanks for the tip, I'll pass that along!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:07 pm

well, I got my new BBQ done ( I think).........I made if from odds and ends I had around the property here........the main part is an old water tank from a concrete truck..........other stuff is steel I had save from different things..........the tires are only for moving it, like a wheelbarrow. Once it's in place, the tires/axles come off so it can sit level.
I also need to "burn it out" with a hot fire or two, to get rid of paint and oils and such.

all folded up, ready to move:

1/2" griddle, over secondary fire box/smoker:

griddle lifted (hinged) for access to cooking surface, with removable opening for setting pots and pans of for cooking and direct fire contact, or adding wood lids removed for using griddle:

inner grilling area, height adjustable over fire:

extra work stations deployed, left side end (was standing in holder on back of BBQ) and right, in front of griddle:

I hammered/forged a tool for moving grates and removing cooking surface cover plates:

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:11 pm

Yggy that is awesome.

I can see some real manly meals coming out of that thing.

TinkerMom · Post by **TinkerMom** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:42 pm

Hey Ygmir, your single right?

Hmmm......

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:23 pm

Trust a burner to over-engineer a bbq...

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:52 pm

over engineering? http://wavcentral.com/sounds/televis/scooby/uh-uh.mp3

beautiful work ygmir!!!! solid.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:05 pm

thanks gang!
Fishy: part of the challenge, was to make it only from things I had, here.
I only paid for welding wire, gas, a grinding wheel, and electricity.
everything else there, was scrounged, from my "inventory"
so, well, if what I need is to "heavy" but it's "free"........in it goes.

solid? yeah, I think so.
beautiful? well "eye of the beholder" and all.
But, I'm sort of proud of making it from stuff others threw away, that I saw potential use in, and saved here.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:36 pm

Dang it, yg! Can't you take a back-handed complement graciously?

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:59 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Dang it, yg! Can't you take a back-handed complement graciously?

*hangs head in shame*............

well, thanks Fishy..........

I can be so oblivious

TinkerMom · Post by **TinkerMom** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:10 pm

I was more jealous than anything. I think it's awesome!
I love seeing pics of what Ygmir makes. I could do some major damage of
projects that I see in the background of his pics.

Believe me, if I lived closer to you Ygmir, I would be helping you every day!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:03 pm

ahha TM..........and there are a lot of projects, in the background of every pic taken here...........it's a never ending list of things.............but, I prioritize every day.

burner von braun · Post by **burner von braun** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:25 am

Mmmmm.... yum..

..Brontosaurus burgers!

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:03 am

burner von braun wrote:Mmmmm.... yum..

..Brontosaurus burgers!

Exactly!

Escalope de veau mastodon, to follow.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:31 am

Reminds me of something...

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:34 am

Bob wrote:Reminds me of something...

shush you!!!

Post by **trilobyte** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:40 am

Brilliant! I love the griddle surface, and double bonus points for making it from found/available items Yggy!

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:00 am

theCryptofishist wrote:Dang it, yg! Can't you take a back-handed complement graciously?

The truly great are often truly humble.

wh..sh · Post by **wh..sh** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:38 am

Awesome yggy!
New BBQ warming gift for you

Post by **Savannah** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:15 pm

Great grill, Yggy! Wonderfully hardcore industrial.

I'll bet Motskyroonmatick would also admire that.

(He made this double barrelled stove.)

knowmad · Post by **knowmad** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:27 am

Really cool Ygmir!
Maybe you could help me on this Idea.
Basically Like this but on the Playa.
Has it been done?
Hazards? concerns?

I'm thinking Aluminum I have allot of it and It has a Relativity low melting point.
Crucibles would be ceramic, MAP Gas and O2 Torches in a covered pit.
[vimeo][/vimeo]

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:40 am

very cool, knowmad! other than him not back filling hole.

seems the playa, would work fine for forming, and as he does there, you'd need to keep it moist, while carving. There might be some interesting chemical reactions, with aluminum being fairly reactive, as well as the salts and gypsum, etc in the playa. combined with heat and the steam that results.......could be very cool!
you'd want to make sure there is no standing water in the bottom of the holes.......

Is MAP gas cheaper than propane?
I'd think a propane/oxygen torch would melt aluminum......maybe even just straight propane? you could research flame heat........I'm happy to help, and or advise, though.

knowmad · Post by **knowmad** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:52 am

Here in Seattle we have The Lost and Foundry
I've worked with them on a few casting projects and they use Propane o2 as it is cheaper, but they use allot and it takes longer.
I'm told MAP Is a bit more Expensive burns a little hotter. But Transporting it?
Rodger; the no standing water in the leg holes.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:57 am

Nice grill Ygmir!

Post by **trilobyte** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:20 pm

Cool video, but I've got to imagine that there'd be something in the way of a scar or tainting of the playa. You may want to send an email to the ARTery or DPW to ask about digging/refilling pits for sandcasting on the playa, they could let you know what the issues would be so you can cover the bases.

TinkerMom · Post by **TinkerMom** » Tue May 08, 2012 6:24 am

How about, instead of digging up the playa. Build a pit, similar to how we build evap ponds, and haul in play sand.
Or use kiddie pools with play sand. It would hold in the moisture better, being contained.

tamarakay · Post by **tamarakay** » Tue May 08, 2012 7:01 am

MonkeyHut held up extremely well in the 60 mph wind gusts and hail of last nights storm. I'm a bit jazzed.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue May 08, 2012 7:09 am

yay TK!!!
good job!

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