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[bmxdad]

Not a new project .. but new equipment. Picked up an almost new Eastwood TIG 200. The guy bought it for a restoration project, but had to much trouble with warpage, so having a pro do the patching. He was restoring a 65' Austin Healey, which has an aluminum body, with steel fenders, doors, and hoods.

It came with an owner owned argon bottle, cases of consumables, cart, gas lens kit, all for $500, which to me seems a good deal. Even has two years left on the warranty. Most boxes in my area are going for over $1200 for just the box. I bought it for some sheet metal and tubing projects I'd like to do. Tried dialing down my Hobart 187 when repairing some lawn furniture, but kept blowing through the metal. Hoping a Tig will give me more control.

 

[stioc]

Griff, that came out really well, what's it for?

bmxdad, congrats! now get busy using it As for blowing holes, I deal with it quite a bit and is due to poor fit up but sometimes that's the best you could get it to fit in which case some sort of backing (aluminum, copper etc) material helps to minimize burning holes. When all else fails...it's Bondo time.

 

[gicts]

First real metal project - recycled a 2" angle iron double fryer frame from a restaurant. Even had stainless adjustable casters.

I may go back and redo the wood, but for now it's just outside on the patio open to the elements.

 

[Crusarius]

I used a swag off road press brake in our 20ton hydraulic shop press to bend the 1/4". It works, not nearly as well as a real press break, but it gets the job done. I do need to buy a new ground clamp for that MIG. I keep thinking I'm going to buy a larger machine as that one is only a 175 so I've been putting it off.

Here's the diff cover all finished up and installed.

That came out really nice. I bet your gonna wish you did a counterbore for the bolts the first time you try to take it off.

Go ahead, ask me how I know

The allen heads will get squished then you will need to use vice grips to remove them.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I used a swag off road press brake in our 20ton hydraulic shop press to bend the 1/4". It works, not nearly as well as a real press break, but it gets the job done. I do need to buy a new ground clamp for that MIG. I keep thinking I'm going to buy a larger machine as that one is only a 175 so I've been putting it off.

Here's the diff cover all finished up and installed.

Gotcha, nice. I've been considering getting that press brake for my HF 20ton press for a while. Just can't seem to pull the trigger.


For your ground clamp, get this. I put one on my Ironman 210 and I've got to say, I don't know why I stayed with the regular clamp for so long. The magnet mount is SO much more convenient:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VTQBUXU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jonesg]

Not a new project .. but new equipment. Picked up an almost new Eastwood TIG 200. The guy bought it for a restoration project, but had to much trouble with warpage, so having a pro do the patching. He was restoring a 65' Austin Healey, which has an aluminum body, with steel fenders, doors, and hoods.

It came with an owner owned argon bottle, cases of consumables, cart, gas lens kit, all for $500, which to me seems a good deal. Even has two years left on the warranty. Most boxes in my area are going for over $1200 for just the box. I bought it for some sheet metal and tubing projects I'd like to do. Tried dialing down my Hobart 187 when repairing some lawn furniture, but kept blowing through the metal. Hoping a Tig will give me more control.

You could tig weld coca cola cans with that rig.

 

[NUTTSGT]

hitch receiver mount for compact bender.

 

[Griff93]

Gotcha, nice. I've been considering getting that press brake for my HF 20ton press for a while. Just can't seem to pull the trigger.


For your ground clamp, get this. I put one on my Ironman 210 and I've got to say, I don't know why I stayed with the regular clamp for so long. The magnet mount is SO much more convenient:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VTQBUXU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for the ground clamp link. I might have to try one of those on the MIG as I only use it for steel.

I'm honestly not all that happy with the swag press brake. It's not flat on the bottom which makes it a pain at times. I think I'm going to weld it to another piece of plate. It wants to roll forward and backwards under load which makes it really hard to use an angle finder. The top dies aren't hard enough. We have dented them and rounded the ends bending regular A36 steel plate. I'm trying to decide if I want to machine some dies from a piece of something harder or abandon the whole thing.

 

[shedfullatools]

Fabbed up a small 24" brake the past couple days, scrap piece of I beam some 3/4" rod and two different sized pieces of angle. Springs that lift the hold down are the hold down springs out of the drum brakes on a forklift and the bolts to tighten it down are used guardrail bolts off the side of the road. Didn't have a drill bit big enough for the bolts so I bored out two nuts with my die grinder and pressed in bushings so the hold down could slide up and down on the bolts. Handle just slides right in so I can pull it out and store the brake in a smaller spot, little thing works great and can handle some fairly thick metal

 

[machine_punk]

nice bending brake!

 

[code4pay]

Fabbed up a small 24" brake the past couple days, scrap piece of I beam some 3/4" rod and two different sized pieces of angle. Springs that lift the hold down are the hold down springs out of the drum brakes on a forklift and the bolts to tighten it down are used guardrail bolts off the side of the road. Didn't have a drill bit big enough for the bolts so I bored out two nuts with my die grinder and pressed in bushings so the hold down could slide up and down on the bolts. Handle just slides right in so I can pull it out and store the brake in a smaller spot, little thing works great and can handle some fairly thick metal [emoji481]

Nice, better than my attempt at one I think I'll need to have another go.

 

[code4pay]

Spent some time making a serious work of art with my mig welder yesterday!

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[MG-42]

I love that clamp idea. Going to make some tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Iron-Iceberg]

Spent some time making a serious work of art with my mig welder yesterday!

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Any Eagle would be proud.

 

[jjgag60]

Well after checking out all the welding carts, this is what I came up with. I wanted a cart that would hold a tig, mig, and a plasma cutter. It also needed to hold two gas bottles. I used 3/16 thick tubing which is really thick, but it worked well for one of my first welding projects. The thicker metal made it more forgiving when I welded it up. Some ideas I really liked was running the air supply for the plasma up one of the uprights so the air hose would not be hanging off the back of the cart. If I had to do it over again I would have put locking casters on the front. I spent good money to get the best casters I could from Caster City and since they work so good, my cart wants to move when I don't want it to.

 

[shortykorte]

Very nice.


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[SneakPeek]

This one took almost 2 weeks. I sure like how it came out.





build thread

I'm assuming that the feet press down to keep the box from moving?? If so where did you find them?


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[BD1]

My wife got a couple of plants on her return from hospital. I have a couple of old wire wheel hubcaps So I thought I would make a couple of holders. No paint yet because I may add a couple of arms for smaller 4" pots.

 

[A**holes Garage]

Finished up a custom, all metal foosball table in February. Final installation Pics;

Build slide show:

 

[txvwnut]

That table is cool as hell. Very well done.

 

[Duker]

That table is cool as hell. Very well done.

^^^^. Ditto on that!


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[brittf]

That is very cool.

 

[brittf]

I've been working on the exhaust system for my 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback build. I'm running a Ford Coyote 5.0 L engine with Doug's Headers so there is not much "off the shelf" stuff I can use. I'be been working on my back and at times I wish I had three or even four hands.

Started at the headers and working towards the rear of the car. I now have the exhaust fabricated from the headers to the X-over. I also worked to tuck the exhaust system up under the car as tight as I can get it (the headers hang a little low for my satisfaction). I started with a pre-fabricated X-over I purchased from Summit Racing. I reduced the tubing size from three inches at the headers to 2.5 inches.


Bottom view.


Top view.


View under the car.


I used tape to hold the joints together while mocking it up under the car. I then cut windows in the tape for tack welds. The tape being used is for use when powder coating and will withstand 400 degrees and does not leave a sticky residue when removed. I got this idea from Defender Chassis.

Once I'm satisfied that I won't be cutting it apart I'll TIG weld it all together and grind down the welds. Now I need to get to work on routing the exhaust back to the mufflers. I have not determined how to terminate the exhaust system: at the valance; under the differential; or to the side in front of the rear tires. Each poses its own problems.

Thank you for looking.


Britt

 

[A**holes Garage]

That table is cool as hell. Very well done.

^^^^. Ditto on that!


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That is very cool.

Thanks!

 

[BD1]

The table is awesome ! I don't like the corners, rounded or a 45 cut might be safer.

 

[RivennHewn]

The table is awesome ! I don't like the corners, rounded or a 45 cut might be safer.

It's ok for the sliding rods to skewer your nuts, but don't let the square corner snag your trousers!!!!

 

[A**holes Garage]

It's ok for the sliding rods to skewer your nuts, but don't let the square corner snag your trousers!!!!

Exactly, if you worry about rounded corners on a foosball table, you're not doing something right.

 

[Bears Fan]

That is a awesome table

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Thanks for the ground clamp link. I might have to try one of those on the MIG as I only use it for steel.

I'm honestly not all that happy with the swag press brake. It's not flat on the bottom which makes it a pain at times. I think I'm going to weld it to another piece of plate. It wants to roll forward and backwards under load which makes it really hard to use an angle finder. The top dies aren't hard enough. We have dented them and rounded the ends bending regular A36 steel plate. I'm trying to decide if I want to machine some dies from a piece of something harder or abandon the whole thing.

Thanks for the feedback on the press brake! I wonder if you could harden the top dies and get better performance out of them.

 

[aka Larry]

That table is cool as hell. Very well done.

Agreed! That table is bad ***. Nice work man!

 

[A**holes Garage]

Agreed! That table is bad ***. Nice work man!

Thanks!

The rods, bearings and handles are parts for a Tornado T-3000 tournament table.

Goal openings, table height, table width, dimensions are all exact to tournament table specs.

Men are aluminum and not tournament weight, they would have to be removed if players wanted a true tournament table and play.

That brown, primer like finish is actually multiple coats of acid treatments. A lights mist of translucent black lacquer was applied at the end.

 

[Stuart in MN]

One bump against it, and the players will think twice about using any body English on that Foosball table.

 

[A**holes Garage]

One bump against it, and the players will think twice about using any body English on that Foosball table.

Yes, there are ways to cheat in foosball, one is to "bump" the table. This one weighs in at 380 lbs, you'll bend the rods before lifting or bumping this table...

 

[ndr1968]

The table is awesome ! I don't like the corners, rounded or a 45 cut might be safer.

I agree, especially if there are little kids running around.

 

[Magneto]

Finished up a custom, all metal foosball table in February. Final installation Pics;


SUPER nice. Great job. How long did the build take you?

 

[A**holes Garage]

Finished up a custom, all metal foosball table in February. Final installation Pics;


SUPER nice. Great job. How long did the build take you?

Thanks!

Started in July 2016, finished Jan 1 2017.

Worked mostly all weekends only. Went on a few vacation and a few Holidays in between there as well. Had a few design changes, delivery and vendor delays.

As I progressed and it got too heavy for me to set up, I'd have to wait for a neighbor or friend to drop in and help set up.

I'm estimating about 300 hours in it.

 

[65acode]

Very nice work brittf!!! I'd love to see more of your car, do you have a build thread somewhere?

 

[brittf]

Very nice work brittf!!! I'd love to see more of your car, do you have a build thread somewhere?

65acode, thank you for the nice words. No, I do not have a build thread but I need to start one. If I do, unfortunately, I'll be starting in the middle of the project and then working both directions - forward as a I complete new tasks; and backward to show what I've already done. You may just be the motivation that I need.


Britt

 

[Muggzy]

Finished up a custom, all metal foosball table in February. Final installation Pics;

Build slide show:

A**hole, That Foosball table is ****! I haven't played in years, but just looking at yours makes me want to play again.
Where did you get the men? They look extruded. Did you design them yourself?

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[strength_and_power]

Finished up a custom, all metal foosball table in February. Final installation Pics;

Build slide show:

That's the most ri-damn-diculous foosball table ever. I love it. How many hours do you have into it?


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