Just picked one up and built a few things:

Indestructable fairing bracket:


I call this the "Suicidal Wheelie Bar"


Tested it out last night-scraped a coaster going about 50mph--Its a 3 o clock bar now:

 

neato

 

what kinda welder did you get?

we might have to talk man... i got some projects i need to start/finish...

 

Lincoln Arc Welder--works wonders on steel and it's easy

I got a hook up on steel too--u name the shape/size i can get it the same day any length, any thickness.

 

Here's a scrap piece I've been practicing on. 6013 stick @ 105 amps. I got 7011 sticks that are stronger and i can go up to 225 amps but that'll prolly end up just burning through that 2 inch stock haha

 

i use the same machine but i try not use any less then a 7018 rod on anything thats gonna take a beating...u throwin pretty nice beads tho

 

Thanks that was my first time welding--i used 6013 on my fairing bracket because the stock i used was thinner (1/8" straps). I used the 7018 sticks on my wheelie bar and it's perfect.

Its really a great machine i don't know why i've been without one for so long.

 

I've been welding for along time now(20yrs), I've welded at the shipyard(started at nnsyin86) now I'm at suffolk iron works, I do side jobs if anyone is interested, but for strength purposes(safety) you should be using 7018 or actually mig. 6011 or 6013 is mainly for welding dirty metal to get a good base so you can come back with 70. If anyoneone needs anything pm me or if in suffolk stop by SUFFOLK IRON WORKS 418EAST WASHINGTON STREET, look for blue honda, thats my shop.

 

Cool thanks for the tip! ill stick with 7018 from now on.