Norwood

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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


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

......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.

[Sieg]

Just had a quick chance to run a couple more beads with the welder set.
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.





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

Here's a couple shots of the HTP 200





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.

[GregWeld]

Do they have some skill in a bucket?



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)....

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Do they have some skill in a bucket?



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)....

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

Thanks for the tips!

[Sieg]

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.





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

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





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.

[GregWeld]

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!

[Sieg]

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?

Thanks.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

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?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

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.

[Sieg]

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?



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?



Thanks!

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