DSC08777: Plasma Cutter

DSC08777: Plasma Cutter, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

From Wikipedia:
Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut steel and other metals (or sometimes other materials) using a plasma torch. In this process, an inert gas (in some units, compressed air) is blown at high speed out of a nozzle; at the same time an electrical arc is formed through that gas from the nozzle to the surface being cut, turning some of that gas to plasma. The plasma is sufficiently hot to melt the metal being cut and moves sufficiently fast to blow molten metal away from the cut. Plasma can also be used for plasma arc welding and other applications.

I wanted to let everyone see the bevel on the edge of the pipe that the craftsman was making using the Plasma Cutter.

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DSC08758: Welding

DSC08758: Welding, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I really like this photograph. The light from the welding illuminates the craftsman's front. The smoke from the contact is really amazing. I love the interaction of his hands and the welding rig that is taking place, how he protects one of his hands with a glove and keeps one open to get a better feel.

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DSC08794: Smoke and Light

DSC08794: Smoke and Light, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I love how the smoke is kind of bubbling up from the MIG lead and how the light is going at an angle over the top of the steel almost between 30-45 degrees. Very strange!

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Street Dogs in St Louis!!

They will be here tomorrow, October 7, 2008 at the Bluebird in St Louis.

The Bluebird - St. Louis

The Bluebird is located at:
2706 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Tuesday, Oct. 7th 2008
featuring: Street Dogs, Time Again, Flatfoot 56, Benedict Arnold
Doors: 8:00 PM
Cover: $15/ $18
all ages

STREET DOGS - Mike McColgan - Vocals; Johnny Rioux - Bass; Marcus Hollar - Guitar; Joe Sirois Drums; Tobe Bean - Guitar.

Not long now...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Waiting for rain...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

DSC08799

DSC08799, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

The steel that the man is welding on is about 1''thick. He is also using a MIG Welding rig.

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Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200