Ever try to tap 3/4-14 NPT into 1/2″ of steel? This was my 1st try going that big and it took awhile to figure out a way to get it done. I used a big C-clamp on the breaker bar to get it started, then some seriously tough 2-arm turning to push it through. It is the front of a 170-gallon fuel storage tank made of 14-gauge steel, shaped like a triangle to fit in a corner. I’ll post an entry showing more of the project in days or weeks to come as I get time to work on it. It’s taken several 1-2 hour sessions so far and is almost ready for final assembly.
We presently have 3 welding projects backed up behind my recent surgery-related downtime: 1st Gen Steering Stabilizer, Fuel Storage Tank and the Deck Railing. The stabilizer center mount is seen right beside the vise. Progress has been slow due to being able to stay on my feet for only very limited amounts of time so far this year. But I like doing the welding stuff, because it can usually be done without moving around too much.