Creating Instruments at Home

Creating Instruments at Home

  • Choosing A Dynamometer Based On Power Dissipation

    In order to measure torque and RPMs from a motor, a dynamometer has to absorb all the energy generated by the machine whose power it is measuring. The dynamometer first converts this energy to heat, which then has to be dealt with. You will have three options, each of which will have its strengths and weaknesses.  Air-Dissipation The first option is also the simplest option. By using a fan, you can push air over your dyno to keep it cool.

  • Important Safety Tips When Using An Overhead Crane

    Overhead cranes are often used in warehouses and industrial applications, providing precision when moving materials through the space. It is important that you and your employees know the right safety precautions for using this machine. Avoid Overloading the Crane As with any type of warehouse equipment, you need to make sure you are not overloading it. The overhead crane you are using should have a limited load capacity, which is the total amount of weight it can handle.

  • Bearings: Types And Uses In Industrial Applications

    Bearings are used in all kinds of situations from vehicle use to heavy industrial equipment. A bearing is basically a device that helps enable movement while reducing excess friction and stress on other moving parts. These devices allow other moving items to roll smoothly and keep the level of friction to a minimum, thus prolonging the life of equipment and improving overall efficiency. Here is some information about how bearings work and the different types you generally find in an industrial application.

  • Steps To Take When Something Really Heavy Smashes Your Industrial Plant's Concrete Floor

    When you suspend really heavy objects overhead and pass them along the assembly line suspended by chains, at some point something will eventually drop. When these exceptionally heavy objects drop from on high and come crashing into the concrete floor of your plant, it leaves an indelible mark, like an asteriod in the earth's crust. Hopefully no one gets hurt when that event occurs, but then you will have a very large and very dangerous hole in your concrete floor.

  • How To Make A Metal Chimney Cap To Keep Squirrels Out Of Your Chimney During The Winter

    A chimney cap can stop squirrels from entering your chimney and building a nest in it to keep warm over the winter. A nest can impede the flow of smoke and dangerous gases from exiting the stack when you start a fire in your fireplace, and can cause the smoke and gases to flow back into your house. The best way to stop squirrels from getting into your chimney is to put a cap on it.

  • About Me

    Creating Instruments at Home

    Do you know that you can make your own guitar and other musical instruments? With the right plans and some basic woodworking equipment, any musician can make a beautiful and unique instrument. This blog will give you the information you need to begin work on making the musical instrument of your choice. I have been a musician all my life, and my world was transformed when I realized I could actually create the instruments I love so much to play. Get a whole new appreciation for music and really pour yourself into your art when you learn to make your own instruments.

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