The coolant tank for the bandsaw continues ...
The weir welded in before other sides are put on.
Side panel in which the connection fitting will be welded. This supports the tube connections between pump and the coolant line external to the tank.
Just showing my attempt at welding around the fitting. Still getting more frosting from cleaning action than I think is supposed to happen.
Top view looking into the tanl with the pump in the position it will ultimately be installed in.
Bit of an overview of the tank to date.
Next major activity is to fully weld all the seams up.
To supprt that process I needed a means to support my hand over a ~30cm welding seam at a really ticky height. So taking inspiration from what I have seen on Welding Tips and Tricks I found some offcut 35mm square tubing, got some 20mm ID (27mm OD) galvanized pipe and a flange fitting from Bunnings and hacked this up. Key parts are:
- 1200mm length of 20mm galv pipe, cut that in half
- 20mm galv flange fitting, acts as the base
- off cut 35mm SHS
- M8 cap screws and nuts
Cheers,
J.