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Thanks I see what you both mean I put more heat on the hanger because it was thicker. It seemed like a good strategy at the time I really want a hotter mig welder now. This is a very fun project so far I find myself thinking about this kart all the time.

Better? Hello again, How are these looking? I did a cursive e as best I could still the same welding settings. Thanks

Good point fabroman I have been messing with the calculators mysteryboy posted and some others I found. The jackshaft setup is how I will go now it is making more sense to me. I will fab a mount of some kind this is getting even more fun. Good point too on building another when she is older I...

Thanks for the info I thought about the 212 predator but thought it might be to big to fit. I think I will check into these torque converters. Thanks for the info:thumbsup:

O.K I have been looking around for info on jackshafts what sprockets would I use then for a 3:1 reduction? I am getting confused maybe this info will help. 12 tooth max torque clutch, 60 tooth axle sprocket, 79cc 3600 rpm engine, 11'' diameter tires. High speed is not desired now I was planning...

Hi all i will be using 11" tires i was thinking of torque converter or jack shaft and i cut the back out to make extra room the motor. So is a jackshaft the best route to go?m y little one will be 4 when it is complete i wanted to keep speed low anyway. What is the best gear setup for jackshaft...

Here is my first kart that will be a gift to my soon to be 4 year old. I got the body off ebay she went nuts when she saw it. I am in the process of welding a simple frame for it. I will be using Azusa steering spindles, 6 inch disk brake, 12 tooth clutch,60 T sprocket, 79cc predator with new...

Thanks for all the input I have more stuff to think about next time. I like welding more and more now. Getting the auto dark helmet made it sooo much better. I should have gotten the 220 first time around tho but this is working for now.

By the way great link do any of those patterns give better penetration?

Thanks and for replying. I am draging slow as you noticed. I read some say draging is better penetration. I also saw little e's and zigzag pattern.my main worry is the strength. Other samples i did i tried pounding the hound out of and they kept intact.

Hello, I have been practicing my welds on mainly 1'' square tube with a wall thickness of .080. I have a 115volt Lincoln with 75/25 gas the settings I used were full voltage and slow wire feed. Wire is .030 this seemed to give good penetration when I ran beads along the tube in practice. These...

I have Been lurking and reading a lot I am working on a low powered kart for my soon to be 4 year old. I got a ABS plastic body on Ebay and I am in the process of welding a simple frame for it. I plan on doing a lot of detailing to the body and it will have a 79cc motor. I just snapped some...