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I took the casting outside and used a flapwheel to tidy up the weld. It didn't look too bad from the top when ground back. It didn't even seem to show any porosity which was a surprise. This angle shows how bad it welded. Looking at the picture now I think I can safely blame the zinc in the...

I got thinking last night after painting the casting that I should do something about the snapped off screw. I have an AC Tig and I should learn to use it for jobs like this. It is what it is made for after all. This is the screwhole. I had previously tried to drill out the screw without any...

Good quality wire feed and motor on it. Not like the more recent ones.

Little bit of an improvement. The replacement cover doesn't match either the original mower or the new paint I have so it is getting coated. It fits nicely though and one bolt should hold it in place without issue. From this: To this: It should be going back together by the end of the...

It would put the modern rubbish to shame.

The Daily Mash Obituary was really good to him. They usually have an axe to grind with people in authority but it was actually rather nice and still quite funny too. Just to save you searching if interested...

This thread mentions a Hitachi TIG welder with a euro socket. There is a little bit of discussion about it on page 2. It is not common but not unheard of either. It just supplies argon and electric current after all.. Sorry but I cant help with your welder...

As pointed out above by wiser heads than me, this restoration/fettling lark is costly. 14 quid for a tin of green gloss! It's got a hint of sage about it but it is a suitably dark green. The hue was described as "Vine Green". Painting is coming along. It hasn't improved and looks like the...

@The Artilleryman If you didn't already know. THEY MISS NOTHING ON THIS FORUM!!

I love my neighbour's apple tree. I think I get more fruit off it than they do!

It's just for me, not for selling on. I knew at the outset of getting the second mower that I wouldn't get my time or money back. I just like playing with the things and learning as I go along. There is nothing to rust or need painting on a strimer or chainsaw either which is a bonus. I...

Yes, I think breaking even is the best you can expect on these. There's a mover the same as my first one for sale locally for 55 quid on facebook! Other sellers ask more like 120 but they wont sell. I know these need a bit of fettling to keep cutting well but it is a shame they are not better...

They are still a bit of a novelty for me. I like them as they are a lot of machine for the money and they do a really good job. Rather undervalued I think.

Hours, if not days of fun await. As long as it doesn't need painting....

The engine runs sweet as nut. It's not currently attached to anything so I dragged it outside, attached the fuel tank and new gas hose. Foot on top of the engine to keep it steady and with fresh fuel it ran first pull of the cord. I've had a bit of luck with the fuel as the general concensus is...

Just to be a little more constructive. Have a look at this video from about 3minutes in. He is using gasless to restore an old and rusty Rangerover. Gives you something to aim for. He uses a stop motion technique for filming but you can see it is welded one little tack at a time. (And neaty as well)

You need a lot more practice if you dont mind me saying so.

Any pictures of your practice pieces? I am just curious to see what your welding on the bench is like. I appreciate welding gasless, out of position on a rusty old van is very hard. Do your welds on the bench look reasonable? If they don't you probably just need more practice. On the van you...

What was your fit up like before you started welding? That is half the battle. Clean metal that lines up well. Is that gasless welding?

Welcome. You are in the right place. Post lots of pictures please.