Check on the weld up. I'll have it checked and tweaked at the shop then tack some bracing in before hitting the seams.

I wondered how he did notice the first round hitting the truck, then I remembered shooting a 7mm mag. Mean recoil and a big bang, he didn't have a chance of noticing it. :D

Bug-eyed and nekkid!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2783-L.jpg

If you havea good scope you watch the bullet trace....probably thought...ok see the trace, uuooh looks like its getting close to the truck....yup.

whats the verdict on the insurance and the fire? Full speed ahead?

My guess was that the guy was using one side of the truck bed for a rest and could see the target in his scope, but did not realize his muzzle was below line of sight and ripped the second one through the bed before realizing it.

Sieg, I don't know how I missed the comment about your 6g verticals in your post.:rolleyes: I reread that and thought "Doh!" (Homer Simpson):lol:

Well.... as long as we're here we might as well do......




:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Wish I had the time and resources to really capitalize on this opportunity.
It will be back better than it was but not as good as it could be.
The timing just isn't right. :(

Put that Vette front end on the Camaro :unibrow:

Lookin' good Sieg, at least she's still smilin' :thumbsup:

Comaro or Cavette?

Got that right! That dog will hunt again. :thumbsup:

Progress.........firewall painted.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2790-L.jpg

Also placed a $3K order for replacement parts today including all the valve-train components for installing the AFR heads. ETA on all but one of the 32 line order is Sept. 5-6.

Now I can get back to focusing on my wage paying job. :yes:

I like Cormaro But Cavette has class

With no car to tinker on I experimented with the spare subframe over the weekend, still not sure if it's a keeper but it's a good skill building exercise.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2797-L.jpg

I've been fighting the new 200 amp TIG machine trying to find the machines sweet spots between guage, heat, wire and gun speed. So the reinforcing plate welds aren't what I'd like them to be but compliment the factory welds nicely. :D My little Lincoln SP135+ is not nearly as finicky as the HTP 200 at least that's my excuse for possible lack of talent. :_paranoid

Made a cardboard template from a cereal box for the cross-member plate shimmed it up an 1/8" and trace cut the 11 ga plate with the plasma it dropped into place with no grinding. Loving the plasma cutter!

Are you pushing or pulling the MIG??

I push for most stuff...

Do you have a good cheat sheet for the settings for the machine?

Thanks for asking. :thumbsup:

I prefer to push when ever possible and have two different cheat sheets, one on the machine and one in the manual that vary a little. :rolleyes:

The machine has 6 power levels, each of those levels can be adjusted 1-4 on a separate switch. Wire feed is 1-10.

I've been full power (6-4) and wire at 10, gas at 15 to 30 cfm. Push, pull, slow, fast, and tweenered. Using 10 ga. with lap joints as test. Can't get the welds to lay down like I think they should. 5-3 with wire at 4-5 and gas at 17 is delivering the best result.

I've tried with the maching input power at 208 for input current 225V and below and at 240V for current 226V and above. It appears 240V delivers better results.

It's probably excessive LOFT on the operator's behalf. Practice, practice, practice.

Slow your travel speed and oscillate side to side just a bit -- bury that wire in.... and maybe keep your gun a bit tighter to the puddle and a little more vertical.

208 is 3 phase power. If your doing this at home your working with 120/240v single phase.

Thanks, the machine came set at 208. Instructions said to measure line voltage, if 225 or lower use 208, and 226 and higher use 240 bridge setting. I just tested on both settings to see what the results would be. :rolleyes:

I'm playing the angles and hold-off and getting closer. Compared to the little Lincoln it's like another learning process. :question:

Here's another test session on 10 ga. with lap and butt joints........

Not pretty:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2803-L.jpg

Slight improvement, splatter is excessive!:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2802-L.jpg

Close-ups:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2804-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2805-L.jpg

All those welds were done with gas at 18 cfm, varied the power between 5-1 to 5-4 and wire speed from 2.5 to 6, push and pull.

Keep commenting, I'll keep experimenting. :thumbsup:

If I was laying those down I would be inclined to either increase the amperage, or more likely slow down my travel speed and wire speed.

How does the back side heat transfer look?

Next session I'll give that a go. :thumbsup:

Getting the right sizzle sound with this machine hasn't been easy. It's overly sensitive which doesn't compliment my obvious lack of talent. :D

Not sure what it is but something isn't right --- way too much splatter... and not much HAZ (heat affected zone).

What gas are you using? Should be 75/25 Co2/Argon

18cfm is high for what you're welding... 15cfm should be plenty.

What wire are you using? What size?


I downloaded and read the MIG 200 owners manual.... Sorry.... after reading that I know why I own Miller equipment.

The settings on this machine do not correspond to settings on a Miller or a Lincoln... that whole 5-1 etc is just - Well I'll leave it at that.

I'd use the 1/8" settings... and you're right - in one place they recommend 5 and in another they say 6... I'd use the HIGHER range.

75/25, .030 Lincoln wire, the manual is baaad.

I've tried to test one extreme to the other to find middle ground but that's been elusive territory.

I sent the post to my contact at USAWeld, we'll see how they respond. I'm not that good with MIG but I don't think I'm this bad either.

COMPLETE IDIOT! +/- -/+ = Doh!

I'll be drinking coffee from this cup in the morning.
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Don't be shy, I deserve to be pummeled for this one. :rolleyes:

Do tell. What tipped the scales?
What was the brand of this welder?
I can honestly say I have never used any welder than a MILLER.

Therefore I may be more lucky than good.

Ah the old electrode positive vs the electrode negative..... yeah that makes a huge difference!


:cheers:

You know, as I was reading I thought that and then bingo! Now that you posted the bad, lets see the good! Glad you stuck with it! :thumbsup:

I was going to ask about that but didn't think he was that stupid....



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XOXO


Scott -- I was even going to ask you if I should stop in Eugene tomorrow on my way to the bay area...

I'm still in shock........:wow:

Stupid hurts not to mention it's really embarassing. :(

I wish I could blame it on my neighbor who would definitely play a trick like that on me, don't think I can, guaranteed I will accuse him though. :D

The stress level the last few weeks has obviously been way too high.

Late last night quick test without touching previous power or feed rates...........
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2816-L.jpg

...........oh the shame. http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums...confused58.gif

Hey --- It's a new machine --- the boneheads at the factory set it up for aluminum welding.... WTF?!?!?! :unibrow:


Pick up your wire feed rate a notch or two... welds are a bit flat.

:cheers:

......or flux-core.

As noted I didn't touch the previous settings for those welds as it was after midnight and I knew I had to walk the dog 1.5 miles and be at a 7 a.m. meeting.

I could instantly tell all was good just by the crisp sizzle.

Just had a quick chance to run a couple more beads with the welder set. :rolleyes:
These were on power 5-3, gas @ 17 cfm, and wire speed between 3 to 4.25, also experimented with gun angles, push vs. pull, and speed, thus the inconsistencies.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2824-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2823-L.jpg

It makes a "little" difference, though the operator still lacks talent.

Here's a couple shots of the HTP 200

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...MAG2825-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Weldin...IMAG2827-L.jpg

The sales, service, and after-sales support from HTP / USAWeld.com has been very good. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them as a viable player against the big two. :thumbsup:

Do they have some skill in a bucket? :lol: :D



That's "better" -- of course that's a relative measurement!


When you "finish" don't just let off the trigger -- come back into your puddle just for a second. That will give you a better ending.


When you pull --- slow it down and straighten it up a bit (your angle)....

:cheers:

Yeah, but I got the skillz bucket with the holes in it. :( :D

Thanks for the tips!

It's been a hell of a week between a client filing bankruptcy on us for just shy of 6 figures and business partner of 36 years dying of a heart attack at a healthy 60 years old yesterday..........

After business due-diligence for the first part of the day I went to the garage to meditate a while with somewhat reasonable success considering my lack of welding skill.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2832-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...MAG2836-XL.jpg

Nothing a $3 grinding wheel and a little paint won't fix. :D

Also wired up the new console guages. Took the upgrade route instead of buying sending lines for the old guages.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2828-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2830-L.jpg

Can't say I'm impressed with the console guage panel from Autometer as is doesn't allow clearance to use their retaining mounts. The Vacuum guage is temporary and will eventually get replaced with a fuel level or oil temp guage.

Holy crap! Sorry to hear of the business issues and (I'm sure) a personal friend loss!

When I had a partner - we had life insurance bought and paid for by the business - that paid to the business in the event of such a loss... 'cause that can be a very disruptive loss!

Welding looks FAR better! Good for you!

60 years old, healthy and a recent extremely proud Grampa of two. Very sad in that respect.

Disruptive may be an understatement. Key employee insurance is definitely beneficial in situations of this nature. Sadly not the case in this situation.

Amazing what proper set up and a little confidence in the machine can do huh? :D

Thanks. :thumbsup:

sorry to hear about your business issues, sad to hear about the loss too. Reminds us all that life is short and try to do your best when you are here.

Welding is getting better, you'll be an es'pert by the time that frame is done. Greg, do you think the wire speed is ok? Bit on the fast side?

Thanks Vince.

The frame has been a good learning tool. I was pushing the wire speed a little IMO.

Two questions

1) Is this flaw in the ceramic coating on the flange and top of the number 1 tube a returnable offense on a new set of Hooker headers in your opinion?

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...MAG2840-XL.jpg

2) I had to cut a portion of the windage tray out of the new pan to clear the pickup when originally installed while motor was in the car. Do you see any problem with my tack welds vs stitch welding the entire seam?

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2842-L.jpg

Thanks!

PS- My stuff seems quite insignificant after reading the Mike's exceptional explaination of the engineering behind Mayhem's new motor. :( :D