Bonus Thursday
I had the morning to myself today, so got a bit more done.
I put my solar powered welding helmet on the garden path where the sun could reach it.
But I should have spotted the omen when a cloud covered the sun when I went to take the photo.
I cleaned up the mirror plinth and started the second round of welding.
First weld was perfect and I may have said to myself, at least there is no wind today.
At which point a gust slammed the open Summerhouse door into my head, just as I started the second weld.
So once again it was a bit of pot luck on the weld quality.
The good news is that there are enough good welds to hold the whole thing together strongly.
And after a bit of a clean up I was left with this.
This view shows that the middle pillar is set at a different angle to the other two.
( Which do not align completely, due to the tilt in the top plate. )
I then covered the clothes line with an old towel to protect it from the etch primer.
First coat on.
I know the welding looks rough, but I think that helps create that pit lane modification look.
Alternatively, I might just put a quick skim of filler around the top and bottom of the pillars for a smooth look.
But I'll worry about that another day, cheers, Paul.
