Great Dane excavating co.

[Cooper]

Well,,,, the learning curve was more like a flat line with an occasional beat, then a steady curve. My biggest issue was drifting on torch angle making the rod melt before it got to puddle along with slowly drifting away from part making arc weird. Have pulse mode/settings for thin stuff but didn't want to learn with that.

Instructions are always vague for beginners. Like on new weedeaters/computer stuff. The on/off button isn't on or off but little dash or circle. I have a weedeater like that and it's hard to start, I always forget what symbol is on or off!! Still don't know what super brain decided to get rid of on/off buttons and replace with symbols I need to call my sisters boys in first grade to tell me how to turn something on!!!

Ohh, ranting on,,, oops, and got a new phone , passwords!! No more simple 0012 or my name and year born, now have to have big letters, small letters, numbers, ,,,,,
That's why I haven't posted much lately because I don't know what my own passwords are!!! Ain't technology great!! Someone can hack my account but I can't remember what letter I have to capitalize!!!!

And we bought a house!!! , 180year old stone farm house, gonna be moving in a month or two. Big move, a whopping 200 yards away!!! Lol!!

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Cooper

Well,,,, the learning curve was more like a flat line with an occasional beat, then a steady curve. My biggest issue was drifting on torch angle making the rod melt before it got to puddle along with slowly drifting away from part making arc weird. Have pulse mode/settings for thin stuff but didn't want to learn with that.

Instructions are always vague for beginners. Like on new weedeaters/computer stuff. The on/off button isn't on or off but little dash or circle. I have a weedeater like that and it's hard to start, I always forget what symbol is on or off!! Still don't know what super brain decided to get rid of on/off buttons and replace with symbols I need to call my sisters boys in first grade to tell me how to turn something on!!!

Ohh, ranting on,,, oops, and got a new phone , passwords!! No more simple 0012 or my name and year born, now have to have big letters, small letters, numbers, ,,,,,
That's why I haven't posted much lately because I don't know what my own passwords are!!! Ain't technology great!! Someone can hack my account but I can't remember what letter I have to capitalize!!!!

And we bought a house!!! , 180year old stone farm house, gonna be moving in a month or two. Big move, a whopping 200 yards away!!! Lol!!

I still have troubles keeping the torch at the right distance. For me I end up "dipping the tip". I know this sounds like a great idea but with TIG welding it is not. It F's up the tungsten and the weld. I would say you are doing just fine and will only get better. I like the fact that when I weld and then grind something, if there is a low spot or whatever I can just build it up with a little weld. Rarely any need for body filler even on rounded cabs or fenders. It really surprises me how few people do this. We are a rare breed! Welcome to the club!lol

Oh, and congrats on the house! Make sure you use the lowbed to move the equipment!

[JAMMER]

Hi Cooper the house looks great Congratulations on it. That box you built I don't know what it is, but it's the best one I've ever seen. Ed

[Bo Wallen]

Congratulation Cooper ! To your new Home / farm / RC park and you passed the alum. weld class. As far as i can see you got the hang of it...
Carry on please !

[Cooper]

Originally Posted by Bo Wallen

Congratulation Cooper ! To your new Home / farm / RC park and you passed the alum. weld class. As far as i can see you got the hang of it...
Carry on please !

Thanks bo , house is pretty nice, not really looking forward to moving but looking forward to moving in!! eBay time!!! The welding was going slow but once I got everything lined up and got one good bead it clicked and everything I had been reading made sense. Hopefully I don't regress on a part I have a bunch of tie into. But head swelling will be deflated when it does and I'll gain more appreciation for the guys doing it for a living!!! Already do!!

[Bo Wallen]

What a feeling it is when " it clicked and everything I had been reading made sense " The brain can go in recover mode and it just works.......nothing can stop you just going going.

[9W Monighan]

That sure looks like a nice place. I always admire those big stone farm houses while traveling East.
Changing the subject; where did you get that fancy welding table?