In the midst of not so much chaos
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I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.
YOU MEAN LIKE THIS?
I did a search, and came up with this.
I guess it looks abit more like a keg.
I guess it looks abit more like a keg.
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Like That....Maybe oval..its the cost mmmm..fancy really getting a slip roll and making my own one really, same cost and I'd have the tools
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
This was a well handy tip...for adjusting the profile and width of the Muddy / Fender whatever
This is a 16" wheel with a 150 Tyre.....the Fender is a Wassal universal stainless one http://www.burtonbikebits.net/rear_mudguards.htm
This is a 16" wheel with a 150 Tyre.....the Fender is a Wassal universal stainless one http://www.burtonbikebits.net/rear_mudguards.htm
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- Ive already had a go at this...its a lot closer to where Iwant it to be
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- with a frame to get the right stretch
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- made up a set of stretchers
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- job done
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Wanted a different seat, and I had a clearout and found some plate and few Vibration bobbins this is what I got....
made up a base to carry the seat and the oil tank
made up a base to carry the seat and the oil tank
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- Got the bend with a few bits of plate wood and a piece of solid round
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- and a bit of bend check bend check bend check etc
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Floating Seat??
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- Finding the pivot point for my weight
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- I'll remove the original tab for the oil tank
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- a little spacing needed
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- Seat in position
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
looks like shes almost ready to run there cant wait to hear it run nice work on the seat
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Lol..patience is a virtue....all good things come to those who wait......lol or at least I keep telling myself
Money keeps the plans at bay..Quiete time for me at work so Ive got a little time
Not entirly sure about the seat untill I properly get a test but it wont budge unless you properly bounce, And Iam 12 stone. Needs to be cut down a bit, its a wee bit wide. Just looking about for pointers on seat making as never attempted leather work
Money keeps the plans at bay..Quiete time for me at work so Ive got a little time
Not entirly sure about the seat untill I properly get a test but it wont budge unless you properly bounce, And Iam 12 stone. Needs to be cut down a bit, its a wee bit wide. Just looking about for pointers on seat making as never attempted leather work
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Been looking at this job for a while and seen a few approaches was hoping to get a difinitive answer, as Ive never done it before ...question is whether the way to go would be got grind the seam or cut around the bottom ?... Dumb question?? Iam bottlin it cos they cost a bit..
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Looking good Max Man, what are you planning to do with that tank?
Maz xx
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Thankyou Hans! That was a good read, mucho info..Just found a good supplier of Leather Hides here in the uk..so very happy..
Hey Maz...Iam going to put a flat bottom on the tank....kinda easy I quess, but it seems to me theres an easy way to remove the original, by grinding the thin welded bottom seam??? just didn't want to fxxk it up..
Hey Maz...Iam going to put a flat bottom on the tank....kinda easy I quess, but it seems to me theres an easy way to remove the original, by grinding the thin welded bottom seam??? just didn't want to fxxk it up..
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I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.
Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Could you just fill in the tunnel, without cutting anything? Less chance of leaks?
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
Grinding the weld seam would probably be the easiest way to get the bottom out, but if you have never welded thin sheet metal on an outside corner, it may benefit you to cut it out at the inside corner. Thus leaving the small strip that is already welded, In effect giving you a double thickness to weld your bottom to. Hope this makes some kind of since.
Good luck, Jim
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Gun control is hitting what you are aiming at.....
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There is a good article by Gary on the CBH main page about making saddles.Maxthegardener wrote:Lol..patience is a virtue....all good things come to those who wait......lol or at least I keep telling myself
Money keeps the plans at bay..Quiete time for me at work so Ive got a little time
Not entirly sure about the seat untill I properly get a test but it wont budge unless you properly bounce, And Iam 12 stone. Needs to be cut down a bit, its a wee bit wide. Just looking about for pointers on seat making as never attempted leather work
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
All things considered, I think your on the money Jim,
Thankyou for the input Folks..Much appreciated..
as Iam going to relocate the fuel Tap..it may benefit you to cut it out at the inside corner. Thus leaving the small strip that is already welded
Thankyou for the input Folks..Much appreciated..
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos
That is the way I would go with this Max, those tanks are so thin that if you don't leave the welded edge it will warp all over the place when you weld it
A trick I use for the fuel tap when making a new tank or doing what you are going to, is to machine a "top hat" then drill and tap it and weld it into the bottom of the tank from the "blind" side ie the inside. That way there is no ugly weld around the fuel tap boss on the outside
Maz xx
A trick I use for the fuel tap when making a new tank or doing what you are going to, is to machine a "top hat" then drill and tap it and weld it into the bottom of the tank from the "blind" side ie the inside. That way there is no ugly weld around the fuel tap boss on the outside
Maz xx
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