More welding practice and pivot assembly

More welding practice - still not consistent enough.

I made a holder for my TIG torch.

I decided to do some engineering while my welding skills are developing, so I made the pivot.

The pivot cosists of 2 12mm rod end (Heim) joint bearings.  These are relatively cheap, so that when they wear out (as they will, because they will get wet and dirty), they can be easily replaced.  They are also arranged so that the pivot angle can be adjusted ∓ 5 degrees.

The steel comes from a local industrial supplier that will cut and sell small quantities and offcuts to visitors - very handy.  It is 5mm mild steel.  The channel section is cut from a square section.

I have a week of leave in 2 weeks time - I hope to weld the front frame then.