Finaly got to weld again after being paralysed.

Incredible. I am really inspired and moved by your dedication.

 

Heres two more pictures

 

Best post I've read in weeks.

You just took away all of my excuses for not getting shit done.

 

Very kool!

 

That pen does work, but requires you to roll the little wheel with
your thumb to feed wire.

I would let the wire 'freeze' in the puddle by backing off your
torch slightly, slide your hand back to regrip wire. Now just get back
in the puddle to free wire. Sounds awkward, but I have been doing
for years.

Hope this help's, Good luck!

Rich

 

Darned if human perserverance isn't the most powerful energy force on earth. Go for it. Do anything and everything that interests you. I strongly suspect that you are creative enough to come up with some pretty clever innovations. Welcome back to the ranks of the guys who metal glue stuff together!!

 

Right on bro!

 

The "hamb" throws around words like "hero" "ruler" and "rockstar" all too often....finally someone truely worthy of all that admiration. Very well done! Awesome!

 

thumbs up indeed, you definately need to charge ahead full steam.

 

Way to go man; love your committment.

 

wow... it took some serious innovation to come up with that, and then some serious will to do it... And to think I was complaining the other day because I stubbed the shit out of my toe... You sir are one very cool dude. Good luck with the coupe!

 

Thats pretty hard core....thanks for posting up. I will NEVER whine about my back hurting ever again...

 

My hat is off to you. Keep us posted.

 

I think inspiration is an understatement. While I do not have an answer to your question,I have no doubt with your attitude & spirit you will find a solution !

Good luck & for the record you weld better then I ever will!

 

Fucking awesome man - good on ya.

 

what controller are you using? this is just great, i'm totally jealous and proud of ya...

 

No advise, but now my problems seem childlike in comparison. Thumbs up, man.

 

Great work!! As stated, your a real inspiration!!

I am wondering if some sort of track mounted to your chair would work. You could have it adjustable for postion and even angle. Then you could weld on different areas without having to re-set your track on the project, just wheel up, lock the wheels and go!! Not sure if I am explaining it good enough, but I'm sure you'll come up with something.

Keep up the great work.

Bill

 

Dude... you're a ruler, cat daddy and hero all rolled into one. Way to keep your fabricating deams alive. I love it.

Doc.

 

Way to go!! I too am handicapped. I have lost my left leg and have no use of my left arm from the elbow to the fingers. We cant let it stop us. It can be so frustrating, trying to do what once came naturally. You just took your first step back to where we were before our accidents. It's not easy. Sometimes heartbreaking. I'm proud of what I have done this past 2 years. I know that I still have a long way to go. Sometimes we need to swallow our pride and ask for help (I found that is the hard part) I hope for you Gods speed in getting where welding comes as natural as before, just different.

Good Luck
Dusty

 

Very good inspiratin for the rest of us, and good for you not letting disability stop you form building your hot rod. Keep working at it and you will find a way to make it work.

 

pretty cool. they used to make tig wire feeders for production stuff. keep your eye on the auction site. one should pop up. or maybe you can just use a mig to supply your wire. just dont ground it

 

You have what alot are lacking in this world ,guts ,determintation ,and positivity.No limit to how far you can go with those kind of qaulities my freind.Im amazed and inspired by your actions to say the least ...

 

Could you put the tig wire inside a piece of 1/4" brake line and let the wire slide down though, rest the tube between your thumb and index finger on top controlling it with your indexfinger. You could probably rig something on your shoulder to rest the other end of the tube. Just an idea but might work , Rob.

 

WOW man... Very cool. Keep us all posted...

 

I completely agree with this one.

I am speechless.

 

Legend amongst men, that's all I can say. Awesome stuff!

 

Look forward to hearing more.
Wil
www.sakowskimotors.com

 

Awesome ,Keep pushing it .

 

Rock on, man! You are an inspiration!