Originally Posted by OSC911 (Post 11703948)

Looks awesome Mike, well done

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 11703692)

Thanks mate.
I want to get better.... welding and playing guitar are taking longer than I would like ;)

As for the engines, yes, they are coming out pretty well. I'm quite chuffed with them!

Originally Posted by Old H2S (Post 11703844)

BS. Preheat every thing even thin sheet metal for a second, helps drive off moisture and contaminates. Any welding process is inputting a lot of heat right now! By warming up the area you are taking out the area shock and the area will heat up faster at lower heat input with less distortion, anybody can just throw more power at the weld. It is not until your welds get tested that you learn just because it looks good does not mean it is competent. More so with MIG. By tuning up the input you will be too hot by mid weld and trying to move faster than your wire speed so you keep making adjustments to compensate which makes all the little pops and splatters.

Originally Posted by Dpmulvan (Post 11703992)

Mike where are you at with guitar? Are you learning caged? Work hard at it, it pays off in the end with a lifetime of enjoyment. Need any direction or help PM me.

Originally Posted by mikedsilva (Post 11704008)

I've been at it for over 30 years! But only got back into it over the last few weeks... a friend wanted to buy one which got me interested again.
I bought a nice Maton (Aus made) back in the mid 90s... and I still have it now. Took it to be professionally set up for the first time ever.. new strings.. sounds great and feels a little easier to play now.
All good fun.