tooter's manifold adventure...

[tooter]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

I had contemplated that, but then I would have to figure out how to weld up a rounded-square body. My idea was to match the radius of the base with some tubing, cut it into quarters, and weld panels between them. Given my lack of welding skill but substantial access to machining equipment, the tube + flanges seemed to make the most sense. It would still require someone to weld the seams, but tube-in-a-hole is easier than plates-hanging-in-space.

The solution to that is simple.
A 6 inch diameter circular aluminium plate with a rounded square hole cut in the middle of it. I know a really competent welder who can weld anything. The secret to any project is finding good honest people who you can trust.

[JustDidIt]

Originally Posted by tooter

I know a really competent welder who can weld anything. The secret to any project is finding good honest people who you can trust.

Hey Tooter, I need to come up 2 LA and meet this welder of yours. I have a project I would like to run by him. Whereabouts is he located?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by JustDidIt

Hey Tooter, I need to come up 2 LA and meet this welder of yours. I have a project I would like to run by him. Whereabouts is he located?

Sure.

Ajax's
7933 Gloria Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-781-5667

Bill is the owner.
Tell him tooter sent you.

His place is easy to get to as it's just West of the 405 off the Roscoe Boulevard exit.

West on Roscoe
South on Woodley
East on Strathern
South on Gloria

[JustDidIt]

Originally Posted by tooter

Sure.

Ajax's
7933 Gloria Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-781-5667

Bill is the owner.
Tell him tooter sent you.

His place is easy to get to as it's just West of the 405 off the Roscoe Boulevard exit.

West on Roscoe
South on Woodley
East on Strathern
South on Gloria

Awesome! Thank you!