My Aircraft Gen Welding Machine Project

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I started this project years ago and has been on the back burner for quite some time. I have the time now and a use for the machine. The generator is a General Electric 30volt 400 Amp unit The engine I'm using to drive it is out of a chevette. I have an old Miller model AH20-6 spool gun setup that I plan on rigging up to the machine for welding aluminum. I plan on running an air compressor as well. Dragged it into the garage a few days ago. The stilts it's sitting on are temporary for ease of working on it from all angles. I will be mounting tires on it and a hitch for moving it around the yard. Heres some pics Attached Images
Reply:I dig random builds - looks like funDave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:correction the spool gun is a airco midget.I had used it years ago on a motor driven cc machine and it welded very nicly so i should be able to make it work on this application. Making progress today
Reply:Cool project..I absolutely love stuff like this!
Reply:I learned to stick weld on an old motor/generator welder that had been built from a Ford Model B engine and a surplus aircraft generator. It was DC only, built on a trailer that was made from the Ford front axle and part of the frame. It was huge, and the smoothest stick welder that I've ever used. I think it was built just after WWII. I wish I had it, or at least a picture of it.CharleyMiller MM252Miller Bobcat 225NTMiller DialArc HF / DIY Cooler2 Victor O/A TorchsetsMilwaukee 8" Metal SawMilwaukee Dry Cut "Chop" Saw 5 Ton Wallace Gantry Various Grinders, Benders, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by CharleyLI learned to stick weld on an old motor/generator welder that had been built from a Ford Model B engine and a surplus aircraft generator. It was DC only, built on a trailer that was made from the Ford front axle and part of the frame. It was huge, and the smoothest stick welder that I've ever used. I think it was built just after WWII. I wish I had it, or at least a picture of it.Charley
Reply:Need Help flashing my generator. here are a few pics one showing the terminals. Not sure where or how to flash it hoping some here have some experience doing it. Tried striking an arc today and nothing. Terminals are labeled as little terminal A+ big terminal C+ big terminal B+ and big terminal E-. Attached Images
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