Builds Fly By Night (5 Viewers)

[bobm]

10 years is better than most body shops . Makko good for 12 ,just roll ya wnda's downw b4 dey paint

 

[bobm]

Who's pool is dis anyway ??? Your Cousin from Boston

 

[RUSH55]

Who's pool is dis anyway ??? Your Cousin from Boston

Pool? Whatchu talkin’ bout, Willis?

 

[PabloCruise]

Back on this project this weekend - wife and kids are gone to Disneyland until Wednesday. I’ve got a 4 day weekend to put as much time as I can towards the Cruiser.

Goal - get the roof painted

The last time I sprayed any paint on the tub was around September or October of 2021. It was still on the rotisserie and I had epoxy primed and 2K primed/sealed the roof, and painted the underside of the drip rail. I used a single part seam sealer (not the best, I know) in the drip rail, with primer below it and over it.
Since that time, a couple of problem areas have surfaced. A couple of small bubbles in the center of the roof, and a few cracks in the paint in the drip rail. Getting those taken care of before a third coat of 2k primer and the white single stage topcoat.

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Jinkees, kind of cool you didn't have full color on it before these issues popped up!

 

[PabloCruise]

Can I Roll on your Lawn .

Neighbors are gonna complain!!!

 

[PabloCruise]

The tow-strap box. Never could find a handy place to store them.

Or moonshine...

 

[RUSH55]

Started year 5 of the project in July.

More learning curves. Maybe a couple small steps in progress, maybe one or two steps back.

As I’ve mentioned several times, been on the hunt for a TIG welder. Found and bought a Miller Dialarc HF with a Bernard torch cooler. Checked all the boxes I had at the time - single phase 220v, 250 amp output capability (40% duty cycle).
After purchase of course, I discovered that the amperage input requirement is around 100 amps, which my 30 amp dryer circuit (that I’ve used for every other welder I’ve used) falls well short of.
Not sure what I’m going to do with the Miller, but still on the hunt for another TIG that will better fit my lifestyle.

 

[J Mack]

Not sure what I’m going to do with the Miller,

Plug it in and run it, how many times do you plan to crank it up 250 amps?

 

[RUSH55]

Plug it in and run it, how many times do you plan to crank it up 250 amps?

I tried. Cleaned it out and adjusted the spark gaps. Lay down an inch to two inches of weld on some 1/8” aluminum and the breaker pops. No way it was close to max.

 

[RUSH55]

Picked up this old section of heavy duty shelving to use as a scaffold.
Joined the club and bought the AP pressure pot along with a bigger filter/water separator/regulator.
Sprayed the roof without having the gun really dialed in. It’s white, but needs some work and another coat or two (no pics). Ran completely through the gallon so need to get more. At least it’s protected now in time for all the monsoon humidity.

 

[J Mack]

Lay down an inch to two inches of weld on some 1/8” aluminum and the breaker pops.

Yeah you are going to need a 50 AMP service at some point in your shop, I have the big brother to your machine a 330 aircrafter running on a 100 AMP service and it's great but welding on the older machines before square wave kind of sucks if you plan to do more aluminum than steel.

This machine gets great reviews and can be found for under $900.00, I would lean that way if I was in the market for a new machine. PRIMEWELD TIG225X 225 Amp IGBT AC DC Tig/Stick Welder

TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder With Pulse

The TIG225X AC/DC TIG Welder features the versatility to suit the needs of hobbyists and professional welders alike. Order yours online at PrimeWeld.

primeweld.com

 

[RUSH55]

Yeah you are going to need a 50 AMP service at some point in your shop, I have the big brother to your machine a 330 aircrafter running on a 100 AMP service and it's great but welding on the older machines before square wave kind of sucks if you plan to do more aluminum than steel.

This machine gets great reviews and can be found for under $900.00, I would lean that way if I was in the market for a new machine. PRIMEWELD TIG225X 225 Amp IGBT AC DC Tig/Stick Welder

That is one of the ones on my new list. It’s 240v input amperage requirement is 33 amps. Should work with a 30 or 40 amp breaker.

 

[J Mack]

That is one of the ones on my new list. It’s 240v input amperage requirement is 33 amps. Should work with a 30 or 40 amp breaker.

Yes but no....

Specifications

BREAKER SIZE:

(120V) 30 amps / (240V) 50 amps

TIG OUTPUT IN AMPS:

120 volts: 20-140 amps

240 volts: 20-225 amps


You will need a 240V 50 AMP service to weld at 225 AMPS.

 

[RUSH55]

This is what I was looking, but am sure you are correct. 50 amp circuit is in my future…

 

[J Mack]

50 amp circuit is in my future…

Yes, your Miller would be happier on a 50 amp circuit too if your panel is close just pop something in and test it out, might do what you need without spending much more money..

 

[RHINO]

Isn't your main panel right there on the side of the garage? I can run a 50 amp sub panel for ya right to tje front corner of the shop, easy peasy

Wire has gotten ridiculous, about $6 a ft for that run.

 

[RHINO]

Started year 5 of the project in July.

Damn son !!

 

[RUSH55]

Isn't your main panel right there on the side of the garage? I can run a 50 amp sub panel for ya right to tje front corner of the shop, easy peasy

Wire has gotten ridiculous, about $6 a ft for that run.

No, it’s actually on the opposite side of the house. But if you would like to take a look or talk further on it, give me a shout.

 

[RUSH55]

Yes, your Miller would be happier on a 50 amp circuit too if your panel is close just pop something in and test it out, might do what you need without spending much more money..

Hey, right there - big bold type!

 

[bobm]

HURRY UP