My Shit

I got to weld today. M bought a MIG welder a few months ago but I have never tried to use it. My 'ole man has an old AC buzz box that I have used before but MIG is just about totally different.

Today I wanted to make a stand to hang little parts from so that I can paint them (see link about the Superbee as to why anyone might want something like this). I went down to the Home Despot (I can't believe I still shop at that fucking store) and purchased some small angle iron. I cut the angle iron using M's new chop saw -- huge fan -- and welded the parts together. I've never been the best welder but I get penetration (yup, penetration, that's what they call a good deep ... weld). And now I have my paint rack.

I really hope having a girlfriend doesn't ruin me from being a car guy either: a real car guy, not just someone who looks at and talks about cars. For instance, tonight after I cooked dinner while waiting for it to cool I used a 14.4v battery from my cord-less drill to test the motor for the fan for the Superbee. It is important to note that I had dinner set off to the side of the table to cool while I tested the motor, sitting at the same table and on the placemat I then used for dinner. I also washed the fan for the motor in the kitchen sink. I have a feeling that having a girlfriend around, who wants me to be all nice and clean and junk like that, will try to stop this type of activity. Woe is the man with two lovers.