Arachnid build finally started!!!

[Charlesh1028]

I finally got to start the build on the arachnid. One good thing is my wife walked out while I was working on it and decided to join so its a win win situation for me (unless she tries painting the thing pink) any how here are some pics as to where I stand...

 

[Charlesh1028]

 

[landuse]

Nice start. I look forward to your build

 

[xXPOEDUNKXx]

I am also building an arachnid.I would recomend you read through these forums they have very useful info in them. Also I added 8 inches to my main frame to give a bit more leg room. http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8493 http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15522 http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8537

 

[OzFab]

Haha, if the wife's involved she can't complain

 

[Charlesh1028]

Fabroman very true..... Hopefully I can keep her interested... Going to work on cutting more of the MF today then ill get it ready to weld. More pics coming soon..

 

[OzFab]

I've found that if they're interested enough to get involved, they're usually interested enough to stay involved.

Explain what you're doing & why every now & then & answer any questions she may have & you'll have her hooked. It's like a good book; she'll be dying to find out what happens next

 

[qtband]

Promise her first ride...

 

[Charlesh1028]

Oh for sure.... If she sticks with it and finishes the build with me ill def give her first ride

 

[ArachnidBrosMN]

Nice work so far from another "Arachnid fan". Even in the face of multiple changes to the original plans... DON'T GIVE UP. You can private-message me "PM" me anytime if you think there's just "no way" to go on... I've been there. Cheers to good Go-Karts!

 

[Charlesh1028]

Thanks for the support if I have any problems I'll be sure to pm you. I started welding I will have pics up this evening..

 

[Charlesh1028]

So finished welding today.... I did all this in the 1 1/4 tube the two pieces up front are supposed to be 1" tube but I wants to make it he same I am going to use he 1" tube for the pedal mounts.. Any how here are the pics.... Keep in mind the last time I welded was about ten years ago in my shop class.

 

[Charlesh1028]

 

[Charlesh1028]

Wow sry for the bad spelling and grammer I am using my iPhone to post lol next time proof read..��������������

 

[OzFab]

That looks like a nice solid weld; not bad for someone who hasn't welded for a few years (it's like riding a bike, huh). What welder are you using?

 

[Charlesh1028]

Not sure what kind of welder it is I will let you know later when I start working on it again.. It's not very big about the size of an old metal lunch box hence he reason I dubbed it (lunch box)

 

[Charlesh1028]

. So I welded more today it not 2D anymore lol it is starting to look like a Cart it's coming together.. I didn't take close up pics because I'm sure the welds aren't great lol but il grind and reweld as needed

 

[OzFab]

I'm sure the welds aren't great lol

I will guarantee you that we've seen worse

 

[Charlesh1028]

I'm not too sure about that lol these welds were bad as whiz nit

 

[Charlesh1028]

Excuse the slang frat was all my nephew lol