Fishmouthed the 2 upper tubes running from the kink in the rear hoop to the kink in the middle(knee) hoop. They turned out great, but only after a bad welding experience toasted a few inches of tube. I then decided it was time to buy the right tig for the job so craigslist will be my friend.
I started to also fit the tubes running from the top of the bar(not top but somewhere between the top and 6in from it) to the middle of the upper rails. I quickly realized that I needed my indexing vise to get the proper notch without grinding. This will have to wait until tomorrow.
It is really easy to try and do to much to fast, and progress at a rate beyond my skill level. I realized that although some people can do this work fast, I have to take it slow. I will get better/faster, but for now quality will have to take time.
These complex compound fismouth cuts get confusing, and I really am trying to do it without any secondary finishing beyond the cut in the mill. I know many people hand fit these, but why give myself more of a welding challenge than I need to.
So anyone in chicago have a steal on a solid tig?
Josh