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I don't know if this was brought up but why not have an "Ask the Fab Question" thread because isn't this the place where people interested in fabrication gather? That sort of thread should help get rid of some of the "got any ideas for ..." threads and the reply could be "search totm" or simply "wrong section" rather than mods having to move threads all day long, sure it won't stop non related thread but it should help
It should also help keep long dead threads from jumping to the top
sooooo I guess...................... BUMP
It should also help keep long dead threads from jumping to the top
sooooo I guess...................... BUMP
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Originally Posted by Northwoods Snowman
Maybe this has been discussed but I just read the last page. I would second this idea. Moderators, you kind of butchering the definition of "fabrication" as a section title in that you're limiting it only to metal work and then not allowing people to discuss it, like in every other section. If I want to ask how to make/build something, the intuitive place is the "fabrication" section where the fabircators are going to be. This is especially true when the "fabrication" section is listed under the "technical DISCUSSION" section.
Technically fab doesn't have to be just steel. I've read the referenced thread and Wiki is not actually a credible source for definitions in the academic world since it's user modified. The definition quoted is only one of many for fabrication on Wiki, if you don't believe me look at the links below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_fabrication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefabrication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microfabrication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optics_fabrication
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semicon...ce_fabrication
And then there's ACTUAL dictionary definitions:
The Websters's defininition: "to construct from diverse and usually standardized parts"
and Dictionary.com:
fab·ri·cate
/'fæbr??ke?t/ Show Spelled[fab-ri-keyt] Show IPA
verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing. 1. to make by art or skill and labor; construct: The finest craftspeople fabricated this clock.
2. to make by assembling parts or sections.
3. to devise or invent (a legend, lie, etc.).
I know where you're trying to take the section and that's fine, but calling it just "fabrication" is misleading and causing problems for everyone because the guys that build a snorkel in the cowl are technically fabricating a snorkel. See my point? I definately think a name change could clear up A LOT of the confusion.
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I personally like the idea of adding a section specifically for fab related questions, and a place for people to discuss techniques, home built tools ect......oh yeah...bump
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Originally Posted by BigMatt
If it wasn't built from scratch it really doesn't even qualify as fabrication in my opinion. Bumped
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