Hit me - Miss me?

[moanaman]

You getting close now just waiting for the starting up party down the Port.
Barry

 

[gjn]

You getting close now just waiting for the starting up party down the Port.
Barry

Amen to that, have a good break Bob.

 

[steamer]

Looking Good Bob! other than no boots this time :-[


Merry Christmas to you too my friend!


And to all of HMEM!

Dave

 

[Maryak]

Herbie, Jim, Barry, Gavin & Dave,

Thanks for the support guys.

Well I did amp up today but not on the model...............played with my new welder/cutter. I sliced, diced. frigged and tigged around for most of the morning and I am pleased to report everything works as advertised. After my old clunker I can't believe how quiet it is and how easily it strikes an arc and maintains it.

Of course it would not weld a battleship but for my kind of work it's a ripper.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Herbiev]

Well done Bob. What species of welder/cutter did you get. Got some pictures for us. You will wonder how you ever managed without one.

 

[tel]

Yes indeed - more info needed here!!!!

... and just when I thought I had all the gizmos I needed! ???

 

[Maryak]

Thanks for the Interest.

It's a Mishto 10-120amp TIG, 20-110amp MMA and 15-30amp cutter. Cuts up to 5/16" plate. Will just do a 3.2mm electrode and holds max 3.2mm titanium rod but so far I have only tried 2.4mm. Only DC so no aluminium welds,

Came with all the goodies except the titanium electrodes but.................................my friends at the ship yard will supply me with Argon, I just have to leave a note in my will that the bottle is theirs. ;D

Best Regards
Bob

 

[gbritnell]

Nice looking welder there Bob. Sort of an early Christmas present!
You and your family have a wonderful Holiday.
gbritnelll

 

[Maryak]

George,

Thanks for stopping by :bow:

I have had this on my mind for over 6 months and have been putting a little aside each fortnight to arrive at the cost, which coincided with my birthday/Xmas.

I hope you and yours have a great Festive Season.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Maryak]

2012 and I'm still faffing about with this engine

I fitted the needle valve to the carby body.

Next I made a couple of mounting feet which you can see sitting under the body, (I hope).

Now all I need is some Argon and I can weld them in place.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[steamer]

Gotta get me a welder one of these days! Looks good Bob!


Dave

 

[gjn]

If you get stuck for Argon, you are welcome to come and use my MIG.

 

[Maryak]

Thanks Dave and Gavin, :bow: :bow:

I'm not stuck for Argon I just have to wait for a FREE bottle until next week. ;D

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Teza]

Don't give up Bob we're hanging out to see this thing run
Terry

 

[Maryak]

Terry,

Thanks for the support. :bow:

Yesterday I pulled the beast apart so I could weld the feet onto the base.

This also allowed me to remove the excess lubricator tube poking into the cylinder.

The points and a fuel tank are all that is left before we find out what has to be fixed to make it a runner. Then the dreaded bling/paint, (easy when you type it quickly).

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Teza]

??? paint and bling :'( I thought that was something the missus does :big:
Terry

 

[ShedBoy]

I am eagerly waiting for the run up. As for paint working clothes, wd 40?

Brock

 

[swilliams]

Looking forward to seeing this fire up Bob

Cheers
Steve

 

[tel]

.. as are we all!

 

[steamer]

Getting there Bob....bore looks real nice!
Dave