Master Hack
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Bobs 2024 Build Off Build
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bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
This is about where it’ll be
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
This seems a little better than some of the others I’ve done. The round tube is only 1/16” wall so maybe that helps a bit?
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Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
That does look better. You can see how it penetrated the metal better. Your puddle control is nice too. The thinner metal probably helped.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
" means inches. Your getting confused with ' or foot.
Hes most likely describing a ¼ wave 2m antenna.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Now I think I’d like to bend this tang so the back of the tank sits a bit lower but not really sure how to do it. This tank doesn’t really work for me but it’ll do fine. Because it’s curved and welded I don’t think bending it will be as easy as I thought.
Cut slots from each side to just in front on the weld? Score a partial cut in front of the weld? That should do it, right?
Cut slots from each side to just in front on the weld? Score a partial cut in front of the weld? That should do it, right?
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Denny
Canned Monster
Just put it in a vice and squish it.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Might give that a try. I’ll probably do a few small cuts from each side first. I know nothing about sheet metal but was worried just smashing without cutting might compromise the tank in another area because it’s welded in a few spots.
I’m now looking into how to best insert these inserts into plywood.
I’ve read anywhere from 3/8” drill to 29/64” bit.
Some say to use epoxy.
Some say to use drill press turned by hand to insert these so they go in straight.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Maybe still a little cold?
Getting better I think.
This was wire speed about 9 of 10.
I’m not sure if age of wire matters? The old stuff was probably 8 years old at least. Plus have not using the anti-spatter the new wire.
Update: I guess shelf life is two years.
Getting better I think.
This was wire speed about 9 of 10.
I’m not sure if age of wire matters? The old stuff was probably 8 years old at least. Plus have not using the anti-spatter the new wire.
Update: I guess shelf life is two years.
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Master Hack
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l am not qualified to comment on the welds, but yer threaded inserts...
measure the minor diameter and drill a hole a few thou smaller.
Use the appropriate hex driver and some glue or epoxy and screw em in.
don't beat em in or press em in. The whole point is the threads need to bite into yer wood or its gonna pull out. The glue/epoxy also acts as a lube to reduce screwing effort.Take That advice anyway you like. A power driver is nice if ya can slow it down.
if its too fast the insert goes all the way through before ya know it.
measure the minor diameter and drill a hole a few thou smaller.
Use the appropriate hex driver and some glue or epoxy and screw em in.
don't beat em in or press em in. The whole point is the threads need to bite into yer wood or its gonna pull out. The glue/epoxy also acts as a lube to reduce screwing effort.Take That advice anyway you like. A power driver is nice if ya can slow it down.
if its too fast the insert goes all the way through before ya know it.
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bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Since I can’t find my calipers, it’s looks like the major dia of the threads are 1/2” and the minor dia is about 3/8”
I just like to learn the proper way to do things, then do it any ole way.
I just like to learn the proper way to do things, then do it any ole way.
Denny
Canned Monster
That sheet metal wants to be flat. It will stretch the little bit it needs to. No need to cut it and make it weaker. 48 years of doing body work has taught me this.
Master Hack
Well-known member
If yer thinkin its going to stress things and crack, then use a little fire. For best results fill the tank with fuel first.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I wish the teardrop shape of the tank was less teardroppy.
It just looks off with square front of the seat and the pointed back of the tank.
It’s like my brain does not like it. Like a round peg in a square hole.
It just looks off with square front of the seat and the pointed back of the tank.
It’s like my brain does not like it. Like a round peg in a square hole.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Put the tank on 180 degrees Pointy end first. More aerodynamics.
Yeah that does look kinda funny.
How are you at upholstery? Maybe take the corners off the front of the seat?
Or am I gonna open a can of GAB.
Yeah that does look kinda funny.
How are you at upholstery? Maybe take the corners off the front of the seat?
Or am I gonna open a can of GAB.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I thought about turning the tank around but I don’t care about aesthetics enough to undo things that I’ve done.
It’ll hold gas and that will do.
It does look better backwards.
Nah I don’t want to cut the seat apart. It is the nicest looking part of the bike. It won’t look nice after I get into it.
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bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Smashing in the vise was the correct answer.
No cutting needed.
No cutting needed.
Denny
Canned Monster
Don’t put the gas tank on backwards. You’ll just splash out gas onto your nuts. Then you’ll really have problems.