12 th April

Not a good day.

Started off with wet grass so couldnt do the garden work planned so finished rudder pintle jig instead.

Got welding and welded tubes to pintle sides.

First welds went fine then welder displayed E1 and shut down!!  I hate these electronic welding machines.  Had this same problem a few years ago and had to send the welder back to Germany for repair.  Was still under warranty but now expired.  I still have to weld the cuts I made for the bends before I can passivate the stainless, grind, sand and polish.  Grrr.  Took my frustration out with my bush-wacker in the garden!!