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No not able to find the dimensions yet. I've tried several searches using different phrases, but nothing yet. I have an extra front plate on the tranny I use as a test stand for my speedometer conversions. I may be able to use it. Clamp it down on my mill table and dial the holes in. I've got some plate, but not a large enough piece to make this I don't think. I just found the plate tonight after I got back from welding class and haven't measured to see how big of a material blank I would need.
On a positive note I did my best weld tonight in class. The instructor said she liked the consistency, but needed to add more filler rod to it and told me how to prevent the fish eye at the end of the pass. My biggest problem is that I get tired quickly, and the 20% loss of sensitivity in my hand and lost some of control of my entire right arm and leg. I switched tonight to my left foot on the pedal and that helped a lot. I may even try using my left hand to hold the torch and fee with my right. I'll try that next week, maybe with my welder here.
I'd still like to get that stack of dimes look, and possibly in time I can. But mostly I want to be able to weld stuff together and it be strong and not have to drive 120 miles round trip to get something welded. Honestly I'd be happy if I can duplicate this one weld consistently, and run fairly straight welds in a line. Now it looks like a drunk guy trying to weld. I guess you could say it's "modern art" welding. After all it is a "metal arts" class
On a positive note I did my best weld tonight in class. The instructor said she liked the consistency, but needed to add more filler rod to it and told me how to prevent the fish eye at the end of the pass. My biggest problem is that I get tired quickly, and the 20% loss of sensitivity in my hand and lost some of control of my entire right arm and leg. I switched tonight to my left foot on the pedal and that helped a lot. I may even try using my left hand to hold the torch and fee with my right. I'll try that next week, maybe with my welder here.
I'd still like to get that stack of dimes look, and possibly in time I can. But mostly I want to be able to weld stuff together and it be strong and not have to drive 120 miles round trip to get something welded. Honestly I'd be happy if I can duplicate this one weld consistently, and run fairly straight welds in a line. Now it looks like a drunk guy trying to weld. I guess you could say it's "modern art" welding. After all it is a "metal arts" class
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