Recent content by Peter H

Engine ready for the scrapyard....

Replacing wishbone of my service van...

A walkaround in my tiny shop... https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNQdJfxPIpyLrOS0x3jcHEa3WIzJmIosUfXIZCQ/photo/AF1QipMfKas-wOiwIJ6Ky3w0aThGZjB7wy3--sUGJ-nJ

Cleaned up my little toolshed and made myself a drawer and organized my drill bits.

Added some pavement to extend my workspace. :)

Restored an old MIg welder. Story is here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350219

Don't know yet. Still have to get gas and wire, and start to learn how to weld.. :)

Finished the welder project today! I'm pretty happy with the result.:eyecrazy: Stainless steel exhaust end piece used as a torch holder... :3gears: Used a military file box to store the welding mask.

Did some research and the Migatronic welders look very similar. It probably is one, or a cheap copy? The wire speed regulator is replaced and the casing is rattlecanned. Covering the dark green color was a PITA.... Slowly we are making progress.

I have used these several times. Works great! http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/505800/Hiquel-TM16-Time-Delay-Relay-Timer-1-changeover-8-time-functions-delayed-drop-off-delayed-pick-up-momentary-pick-up

MIG gun looks OK, but not tested yet. No idea of the manufacturer. No logo's inside/outside.

Scored a old welder for free. The plan is to restore/repair it and build a cart for it. (and learn how to weld!)

Scored a welder for free! Previous owner hadn't used it for years. It was just sitting in his garage collecting dust. Unfortunately he was going through a terrible divorce and he had to clear out his garage (vicious wife! ) Already removed the dust. The regulator knob from the wire speed is...

I use these...