Heist's Build Thread.

[on1wheel06]

what size is that compressor? any issues painting a car with it?

[Heist]

It's 150psi and I want to say 120gallon or maybe 90. I will have to double check it. It handled painting 2 cars now no problem with keeping up, but it did overheat once and had to do a slight rebuild (abusive sanding for hours, not painting).

Made some more progress on the tables. Locked in the dual tank setup with chains, added a guard, and started the shelving. I was changing out the seals on the steering box and managed to chip the edge, so I'm going to have to wait to weld the aluminum edge till next week.... I hope....

[TinkWithanR]

Nice progress as always. I may have to steal your positioner idea, I **** tig-ing exhaust and other round stuff lol.

[Heist]

Nice progress as always. I may have to steal your positioner idea, I **** tig-ing exhaust and other round stuff lol.

Thanks! If you want to build a budget one I can give you some info if you need it. I love how clean you can do round items, rather obsessed now and can't wait to get mine going.
Just found this on google and it's similar to my goal, his is just a lot nicer (lot more money also)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5j44zSMOs"]DIY welding positioner horizontal or vertical weld - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msqxwOobjtc"]DIY welding positioner part 2 in production! - YouTube[/ame]

[Randomofodication]

Hats off to you sir! This is truly an awe inspiring build.

[Hybrid For Life]

Damn, I finally read over this whole thread, thanks man, my brain now hurts from all the awesomeness in this thread.

[Jazza]

Nice work. Do you have any pics of those bikes?

['70dim]

On the round exhaust positioner idea, Have you thought about busting apart a sewing machine? from what I can remember about my moms it had a foot pedal to control speed and all the electronics would be sorted out. I imagine it wouldn't be to hard to rig up a belt and pully to the tubing holder, I've seen you do harder things...

[Heist]

The problem with the sewing machine is gearing it down becomes a huge pain and it's not going to have the torque I'm going to need for heavy objects at very very low rpms. The bodine motor I bought costs $500 alone, but it can turn just about anything I put in front of it.

Pics of the bike are all over the thread. The other one is a work in progress and will get posted later on.

Only real update is I got a new welder/plasma cutter. Still rewiring the house to handle it though... should have a few test runs in a week or so. Really excited to put it to the test. I know it's relatively risky purchase, but I contacted the company about this along with putting the warranty to use if something happens. Just have to wait and see how it works out.

[deutschman]

Do a quick review ones you have used it for a bit. I am planning on investing in a Everlast machine.

[selah777]

Always impressed when I check up on this thread! You inspire me to do some real work on cars.

[TeckniX]

Power pro, hmm? Nice that should make some pretty welds

[Heist]

Thanks everyone! Will be reviewing this as I use it. Making some serious progress on the house rewire. Not easy getting a 50amp service in my garage, that's forsure...

[CubbyChowder]

so what exactly is the risk involved with this machine? Is it a new company with no reputation or something? Seems to be a nice machine but that's just from looking at it haha. Does this do stick welding too?

[ChuckNDicks]

I love seeing people putting in this much work on something. Hat is off to you man, everything looks awesome, can't wait to see it all finished.