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

Amen to that, have a good break Bob.
 
Looking Good Bob! other than no boots this time :-[


Merry Christmas to you too my friend!


And to all of HMEM!

Dave
 
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
 
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.
 
Yes indeed - more info needed here!!!!

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


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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
 
Nice looking welder there Bob. Sort of an early Christmas present!
You and your family have a wonderful Holiday.
gbritnelll
 
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
 
2012 and I'm still faffing about with this engine :eek:

I fitted the needle valve to the carby body.

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

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

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


Dave
 
If you get stuck for Argon, you are welcome to come and use my MIG.
 
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
 
Don't give up Bob we're hanging out to see this thing run :p
Terry
 
Terry,

Thanks for the support. :bow:

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

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

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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
 
??? paint and bling :'( I thought that was something the missus does :big:
Terry
 
I am eagerly waiting for the run up. As for paint working clothes, wd 40?

Brock
 
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