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[Blue Chips]

Re the switchable mag base, i actually tried one of my spares as a torch mount. It wasn't very good. The slimline height of a regular magnet keeps the stack short and stable, since when they're mounted topside there is a lever moment the way the torch and cable sits.

I agree with what you're saying about the geometry of a short, wide magnet base vs. a taller, narrower magnet base and its greater leverage. I had an issue with the stand tipping over once or twice with the first switched magnet base I used, but being rather stubborn, rather than abandon the idea of a switchable magnet, I changed to a much more powerful switchable magnet, and it hasn't tipped since. I don't recall the official rated breakaway strength on 1-inch steel...I'd have to go look...but it's impressive. The downside is that good switchable magnets aren't cheap.

 

[Munkul]

Yours is pretty slick, if i were a lesser man I'd copy it and make from the same bright stainless

 

[oldbikedavey]

Not saying it does. Don’t get me wrong. You sound like you make all sorts of very interesting stuff. I for one ,would like to see it. So, if you don’t post photos because of some sort or techie issue, fire away

No reason why you cannot post photos from your phone here, I do …

I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).

 

[Brad93]

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What actuates and releases the arms? Downwards pressure?

 

[zx9]

I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).

I hope you do work out how to post images, your bike engine works sounds really interesting but if like me you were brought up on Japanese 2 and 4 strokes of the 70's and 80's it is difficult to imagine some of the things that you make or modify.

There are plenty of IT or photographic types on here that will be able to answer image posting questions if you need more help.

 

[arther dailey]

Adjustment rings to enable B.44 valve springs to be used with B.33 base cups.
Got to TIG braze them together tomorrow, but they ain't so shabby.
Base insulating washer for the exhaust valve spring in red fibre as well.....

would nt a red fibre washer get chewed up under a valve spring ?

 

[Munkul]

What actuates and releases the arms? Downwards pressure?

Balance of the lever point and mass on the sides of the gear, hidden by the front plate. Downward pressure puts a turning moment on the gears.
This version doesn't balance amazingly, it works ok and looks sweet, but the "lock" isn't very positive.
The mk2 prototype will improve on this.
I imagine I'll need a mk3 refinement as well, but that will be the final touches.

 

[Kram]

I'll look into it. Should be able to get some handy tech backup if required ( which it will be..... ).

Assuming that your page looks something like mine, click the picture button, then click in the middle, and then a page of pictures will come up to choose the one you want.

 

[oldbikedavey]

Assuming that your page looks something like mine, click the picture button, then click in the middle, and then a page of pictures will come up to choose the one you want.

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Direct link into my 'phone ?

 

[oldbikedavey]

Kind - of makes sense....
We'll see....

 

[oldbikedavey]

would nt a red fibre washer get chewed up under a valve spring ?

Not if the washer is sitting under the spring base cup....

 

[Sergei Slovenija]

achieve 90 degrees at the corners of the slab

 

[roblane65]

Today I made the gear selector cable in the Range rover work properly again

the adjustment rod has got to stay horizontal as the lever moves backward and forward , the pinch bolt had started to seize and at times wasn't quite selecting park ( no start ) or drive sometimes loosing drive . A couple of good doses of penatrant and some gentle wiggling had it free a little adjustment and the jobs a goodun .
Also made a start on the service on the 770

bit of a clean up of the insides and new belt fitted , then while I was on I managed to snap off one of the water feed nipples not drastic though only about a fiver .

 

[Olderisbetter]

Rusty army box saved from scrap , degreased a light wire brushing then stabilised the rust the a panel wip before applying clear coat, it will end on a ratty looking car of some sort.

 

[Munkul]

Picked up some Wilson toolholders for the pressbrake, they're double sided to let you use tooling back to front which can be very useful.
They were designed for Amada brakes so i had to turn the top plates and mill the slot bigger to suit my Safan.

 

[Hitch]

Picked up some Wilson toolholders for the pressbrake, they're double sided to let you use tooling back to front which can be very useful.
They were designed for Amada brakes so i had to turn the top plates and mill the slot bigger to suit my Safan.

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Its very handy being able to do that.

 

[oldbikedavey]

Direct link into my 'phone ?

Looks as though I'd have to upload photos from my 'phone to my pc, and go from there....

 

[Munkul]

Like this. Choose media picker and access phone photos.

 

[oldbikedavey]

Ye gods.......

 

[500e]

Don't bring him into it