Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Really, it sounds like this frame is simply wrong for what your goals are. If you want a nice project that can make use of your access to a metal shop, perhaps consider a frame kit from e.g. CeeWay and build your own from scratch:
Tube and Parts Bundle
Yeah that's definitely the direction I'm thinking about going. Haven't had a chance to check my schools metal shop to see what kind of torches I have access to, but I'm trying to find the most practical way to build a single frame. Might be that I have to find a local metal shop I can pay to be a member of in order to avoid buying all the equipment.