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Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,592
Posted By mastuart
Here is a little shrinking project. This first...

Here is a little shrinking project. This first and second picture is a part made in 2 pieces and torch welded together. 3003 h14 .060. Anyhow I decided I wanted to see if I could make it in one...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-15-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
Posted By mastuart
Thanks for the replies and the effort to do it. ...

Thanks for the replies and the effort to do it. I learned something !
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-15-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
Posted By mastuart
So is it a way of sharpening a type of draw knife?

So is it a way of sharpening a type of draw knife?
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By mastuart
I have been seeing vids like that for a few years...

I have been seeing vids like that for a few years now. But haven't seen much good info on it or cost. Looks almost fantasy like.
Forum: General Discussion 08-29-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By mastuart
Boy after posting the picture, the torch weld...

Boy after posting the picture, the torch weld look a lot bigger. It sure does not feel much bigger. It has a nice feel in my hand.

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Forum: General Discussion 08-29-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By mastuart
New to me Torch

I just got a new to me used torch. It is used but in nice shape Smith's AW1. It came some tips and hose, but the hose is old and stiff. I ordered a set of the lightweight hoses from the Tinman.
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Forum: Events 03-23-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 23,021
Posted By mastuart
Jim If things work out I would like to come. ...

Jim If things work out I would like to come.

Mark Stuart
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-26-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 47,345
Posted By mastuart
2 pieces, long weld?

2 pieces, long weld?
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Jaroslav yes your frame is made of small thin...

Jaroslav yes your frame is made of small thin material. The cheap english wheels that a lot of beginners here start with a Harbor Freight wheel. They have lots of flex in every direction...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Thanks Phil. That 14 number is what I thought my...

Thanks Phil. That 14 number is what I thought my frame would be. If the 29 number is too stiff. I wonder what the ideal number would be? If Kerry read this he might comment. Now I am wondering...
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
I thought about making a bigger frame. I need...

I thought about making a bigger frame. I need to finish the 2 I started. If there comes a time I need a bigger or stiffer one Il cross that bridge when I get there.

At what number do they...
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Yes I understand I have a noodle framed wheel...

Yes I understand I have a noodle framed wheel now. Its a harbor frieght one. I made the steel cowl and several other panels the daytona coupe I am building with it. I know its a piece of junk. But...
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2022, 12:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Well Thanks everyone. I take it a 26 inch frame...

Well Thanks everyone. I take it a 26 inch frame made of 3x6x1/4 makes a nice frame? The last time I was looking for steel it took a while to find a good deal on the 3x6x1/4. I got way more than...
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Thanks Kerry Would you care to make a...

Thanks Kerry Would you care to make a guestimate of the stiffness number?
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
Thanks Most would say the 3x6x1/4 will make a...

Thanks Most would say the 3x6x1/4 will make a solid enough 26 inch frame. The 3x7x3/8 would be stiffer. I would like to know by how much before i spend more money.
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
I have the same problem as you. Thats why I...

I have the same problem as you. Thats why I asked . I know its going to be stiffer but how much? Just want to know before I spend more money. The 3x6 1/4 cost plenty now days. Its cut...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By mastuart
E wheel frame tube stiffness question?

E wheel frame tube. I got a lead on some 3x7x3/8 tube. I think its a good price $100 for some 8 to 9 foot sticks. Anyone good with the frame stiffness calculator? If so could you calculate a 26...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-11-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,277
Posted By mastuart
It is exactly what you needed. It is far into the...

It is exactly what you needed. It is far into the vid but it would have shown how he gets a good fit and tacked in with one cut By laying it on top of the part. His method might be crude to some but...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-10-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,277
Posted By mastuart
I got to the party late . The way you were...

I got to the party late . The way you were headed you should have kept going when you had it tacked to the top. Here is a link to a guys youtube vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXzsZ7j4Dj8 ...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-09-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,329
Posted By mastuart
Hey Joe The part he needs has about a 20 inch...

Hey Joe The part he needs has about a 20 inch long bend in 1/8 inch aluminum. Is the magnet strong enough to hold that tube down to bend that thick of aluminum? I have never played with that kind...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-07-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,329
Posted By mastuart
Marco Build a down and dirty version of one of...

Marco Build a down and dirty version of one of these brakes in this link. You should be able to make something out of scrap laying around....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-05-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 44,687
Posted By mastuart
Bart how big is the panel you are making? It...

Bart how big is the panel you are making? It looks large. Do you have a helper? If the panel is as large as it looks I dont think many here could do it. At one of the first metal meets I went...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 02-04-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,317
Posted By mastuart
I have 2 of the miller spot welders. 1 is a 220...

I have 2 of the miller spot welders. 1 is a 220 unit on a stand like you have. It has 18 inch long tongs. It is a mean SOB. The other is a 110 unit. Not sure of the type stainless headlight...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-21-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,618
Posted By mastuart
Kent tempered side glass or windshield glass?

Kent tempered side glass or windshield glass?
Forum: Introductions 12-11-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By mastuart
Hi George. Where are you at in northern Il. ...

Hi George. Where are you at in northern Il. Im from Mendota Il. It would be nice to meet up with others close by that are into this stuff.

Mark
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