New Project Using The HH187

[JAFR]

I have been needing a frame for my tool box at work and thought I would break out the new 187 and give it a try. I will tell you what! It's a sweet machine! Now if I could only do it some justice As soon as I get the casters I'll add the additional frame work and put them on and then paint it up But thought I would share a few pics.

Mike

[BillDaCatt]

Mike,
Looks like you're getting the hang of it. That weld in the last pic looks great!

If I may offer a suggestion on your angle iron frames, try a coped joint the next time instead of a miter. Some say it's stronger, but I like it because it's easier to cut and to hold square while welding. I don't have a drawing of what I'm talking about, but a search will turn up many threads where it is mentioned.

Seeing your project reminds me that I have not posted any new pics in a while. I intend to remedy that soon. (but maybe not this week )
Dave

[JAFR]

Mike,
Looks like you're getting the hang of it. That weld in the last pic looks great!

If I may offer a suggestion on your angle iron frames, try a coped joint the next time instead of a miter. Some say it's stronger, but I like it because it's easier to cut and to hold square while welding. I don't have a drawing of what I'm talking about, but a search will turn up many threads where it is mentioned.

Seeing your project reminds me that I have not posted any new pics in a while. I intend to remedy that soon. (but maybe not this week )
Dave

I will have to check into that coped joint! & know I don't mind you saying either! That's what's great about this forum most will offer suggestions and that's how we learn! or at least me Thanks for the suggestion Dave.

Mike

[Sundown]

If I am going to clean it up anyway I usually use this type of joint, otherwise I just cut 45's and use my angle clamp to make sure it stays 90º.

[JAFR]

If I am going to clean it up anyway I usually use this type of joint, otherwise I just cut 45's and use my angle clamp to make sure it stays 90º.

Thanks George! Next time I'll give that a try

[Sundown]

You are welcome, and BTW I really like that new welder you got there.

[JAFR]

You are welcome, and BTW I really like that new welder you got there.

Well I just got done adding the other additional frame work and it's ready for paint tomorrow. Were very glad we upgraded from the 180 to the 187!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

[Sundown]

Well I just got done adding the other additional frame work and it's ready for paint tomorrow. Were very glad we upgraded from the 180 to the 187!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Yeah I bet you are, I had one of the first HH180's that came out. Shortly after I got it my oldest son wanted to borrow it, I havn't seen it since ... first time he asked when I wanted it back I told him to keep it. He loves it but for me it it was time to move to a MM210 , from everything you guys are saying about the HH187 I should have one just for grins, but right now I am needing a couple or three 120V machines.

[84ZMike]

Yeah I bet you are, I had one of the first HH180's that came out. Shortly after I got it my oldest son wanted to borrow it, I havn't seen it since ... first time he asked when I wanted it back I told him to keep it. He loves it but for me it it was time to move to a MM210 , from everything you guys are saying about the HH187 I should have one just for grins, but right now I am needing a couple or three 120V machines.

I'll swap ya my 140 for that 180......
Mike

[JAFR]

I'll swap ya my 140 for that 180......
Mike

Well that machine got sold

[Sundown]

I'll swap ya my 140 for that 180......
Mike

I mentioned that to my son and he allowed as how it would be over his cold, dead, body ... or something like that ... ya know how these youngin's get attached to stuff they get for free.