Hmmm Fiber Fix go kart?

[DeathMachine]

Posting off topic because I wouldn't want anyone to think I am suggesting this is real tech.....

But hey, check this video for a few laughs....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haPvuhznuyI&feature=youtu.be

 

[Bwdeaton]

In This Thread: how to build a go kart without welds!

 

[mckutzy]

OK... First is this stuff actually real..... Im mean they probably had some gimmicky ad for JBweld... but that is real...albeit I wouldnt want someone to "Weld' his bike or kart together with it..... but......joint design and maybe this stuff......

Seems fishy.......


Edit: Further investigation reveals that is indeed is a legitimate product.....

 

[DeathMachine]

Yes, it is. I have used it on ruptured pipes. Even though they rolled a car down a cliff with it, I still don't think I would build a cage using it to replace welds.

But then- I wouldn't put a screen door in the bottom of a boat either.

 

[Bwdeaton]

It's exaggerated for the commercial. I have seen it in use before and can confirm that it works for some types of repairs. I was just making a joke about the replacing welding with it, and I think that building a welded frame is the best way to make a strong and safe kart.

 

[DeathMachine]

Which is why I put this in off topic. Apparently my sarcasm about EMT was too subtle.

 

[chancer]

Looks like Good stuff.
The video is totally funny. I love a product that is self deprecating!
You gotta have a sense of humor.
Their target audience is obviously guys that use duct tape to fix everything!

 

[DeathMachine]

Video is hilarious. Product is very tough, but I am amazed they don't have a bazillion 'don't try this at home' warnings

 

[chancer]

25 customer reviews averaged a 1.4 out of 5 stars.

 

[DeathMachine]

Bet they did not read the instructions.

 

[chancer]

Hard to say. I googled it and read some reviews, some reviewers did say
"I followed the directions to a T"

 

[DeathMachine]

I have used it for plumbing and it worked well for me. I can' really say if it works for other things.

But given the recent 'no weld go kart' thread I found this extra funny.

 

[mckutzy]

If done right it can work... There is a whole host of buildings accros the world using the scaffolding made of bamboo... there are a few companies making bamboo bicycles......
and example...they basically all the same...

Like when welding... It really comes down to the joint design, and how the joint is secured.

 

[chancer]

So this stuff is the poor mans way to a Carbon Fibre Kart Frame!
JK
Do not try this!

 

[Hellion]

This video is hilarious! I watched the whole thing (which in itself is unusual).

So this stuff is the poor mans way to a Carbon Fibre Kart Frame!...

I don't know. I sure wouldn't mind seeing a bamboo go kart... which in its own way is natural carbon fiber (carbon-based fibrous lifeform).

 

[chancer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-S8jlMHmTk