Hi,
After introducing myself to the forum, let me start the build thread. I bough the Arachnid plans this winter, spent 2 months researching: how to weld, finding parts in this side of the world, the budget, resources and planning.
My dad has an AC stick welder, 220V. That's it I decided the project is feasible, with a total budget of 1500 US $ for parts and tools.
I work only two Saturdays per month on the project, because I build it in my parent's garage and I have to comute. Ok, let's start.
Day 1:
Bought a used chop saw for wood. It works for steels as well, even with undersized disc and half the speed.
Bought the iron from a local shop (incredibly cheap), and spent one day measuring and cutting the bottom of the mainframe. Dad joined the effort, he could not just stand by
Also, I bough an original Honda GX270 with electric start. Not new, but the guy says it was never used under load. 1300 lei including shipping. (to get us dollars divide by 4)
Lastly, I bough a honda 2:1 reduction wet clutch, from ebay, from Germany. 600 lei. The parts sourced outside my country are expensive, but within budget.
After introducing myself to the forum, let me start the build thread. I bough the Arachnid plans this winter, spent 2 months researching: how to weld, finding parts in this side of the world, the budget, resources and planning.
My dad has an AC stick welder, 220V. That's it I decided the project is feasible, with a total budget of 1500 US $ for parts and tools.
I work only two Saturdays per month on the project, because I build it in my parent's garage and I have to comute. Ok, let's start.
Day 1:
Bought a used chop saw for wood. It works for steels as well, even with undersized disc and half the speed.
Bought the iron from a local shop (incredibly cheap), and spent one day measuring and cutting the bottom of the mainframe. Dad joined the effort, he could not just stand by
Also, I bough an original Honda GX270 with electric start. Not new, but the guy says it was never used under load. 1300 lei including shipping. (to get us dollars divide by 4)
Lastly, I bough a honda 2:1 reduction wet clutch, from ebay, from Germany. 600 lei. The parts sourced outside my country are expensive, but within budget.