//ArrowChat Code
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 42

Thread: New Fabrication Project

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV.
    --
    2,446

    New Fabrication Project

    Oh geez, what's he making now?

    I've been spending countless hours out in the garage lately, and many hours tossing & turning in bed, while my mind spins on how to tackle this new project. I came up with a plan of attack to overcome the few hurdles, that I could foresee, but as is life, some are unforeseen. It seems like the majority of my time is being spent on the tooling process. Here's the progress so far.

    Who knew a router, with carbide bits, would make such nice cuts in 6061 aluminum?

    So, tell me, what am I making now? Oh, and it's not cool heads.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Adapter1.JPG   Adapter2.JPG   Adapter3.JPG  
    Last edited by Red Rider; 04-01-2018 at 01:39 AM.
    Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    The Open Road
    --
    4,729
    Quote Originally Posted by Red Rider View Post
    ....
    Who knew a router, with carbide bits, would make such nice cuts in 6061 aluminum?
    ...
    I did.. sometimes if we have a customer who wants a roman ogee or a corner radius cut and we need a tool fast, we'll buy carbide router bits as its the same as what we use to machine aluminum (2 flute bit)

    A circular saw with a carbide-tipped blade will easily cut aluminum too and sheet steel

    So you said it's not a head.....what about a custom quick change clutch cover?

    Beadlock rings?



    Sent from my Z958 using Tapatalk

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV.
    --
    2,446
    Quote Originally Posted by ironchop View Post
    I did.. sometimes if we have a customer who wants a roman ogee or a corner radius cut and we need a tool fast, we'll buy carbide router bits as its the same as what we use to machine aluminum (2 flute bit)

    A circular saw with a carbide-tipped blade will easily cut aluminum too and sheet steel
    Yeah, I've used my compound miter saw, with a carbide tipped blade, to cut thin extruded aluminum before, which is exactly what got me wondering how the router would do, and now I know. If you take it slow, and don't try to remove too much material at once, it does a beautiful job.

    Quote Originally Posted by ironchop View Post
    So you said it's not a head.....what about a custom quick change clutch cover?

    Beadlock rings?
    Nice guesses, but no on both accounts. Now you've got my mind spooling up on new ideas!
    Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    London, Ontario, Canada
    --
    1,059
    Best cutting is solid carbide up-cut spiral, 1/2" diameter.

    Ross..
    My Rides
    1985 250R original (Garage Queen)
    -under restoration

    1985 250R black and blue full rebuild ( Daily Rider)
    -Paul Turner pipe
    -+2" Westcoast

    1985 Red and White Tecat-EH Sold

    1985 Green Tecate Sold

    My Wife's Ride
    -2003 Suzuki LTZ 400 Showroom fresh and completely stock

    My Kids Ride
    -2004 Yamaha Blaster, Completely Stock
    -2006 Yamaha Blaster, Completely Stock

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Sulphur Springs,Texas
    --
    1,005
    Quote Originally Posted by Red Rider View Post

    while my mind spins on how to tackle this new project.
    A spacer for something?
    • 1985 Honda 250SX
    • 1985 Honda 350X
    • 1985 Honda 350X
    • 1986 Honda 250R



    “I Love The 350x. It’s So Bad”

    My Feedback Link!

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Mexico
    --
    9,003
    Guessing something to do with a Tecate?
    It sucks to get old

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    USA
    --
    738
    Start of a Tecate water pump impeller.
    Last edited by fieldy; 03-30-2018 at 02:38 AM.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV.
    --
    2,446
    Quote Originally Posted by Hondatcs View Post
    A spacer for something?
    No, not quite.

    Quote Originally Posted by El Camexican View Post
    Guessing something to do with a Tecate?
    No, Tecates don’t need hop up parts as they are too fast already. These are for a 250R.

    Quote Originally Posted by fieldy View Post
    Start of a Tecate water pump impeller.
    I can see how it may look like the precursor to an impeller, but if you knew the dimensions, you’d know why I’m laughing right now. Those circles are about 6” in diameter.

    Wow, 6” in diameter. Hmmm, are they extra large Tecate impellers for better cooling?

    Nice guesses guys, keep ‘em coming. More progress pics to come in a few days.
    Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Davenport iowa
    --
    1,144
    Something to do with either a front or rear brake?

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Mexico
    --
    9,003
    Rear sprocket protector?
    It sucks to get old

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV.
    --
    2,446
    Quote Originally Posted by DAM shop View Post
    Something to do with either a front or rear brake?
    That DAM shop guy is onto something!

    Quote Originally Posted by El Camexican View Post
    Rear sprocket protector?
    Thats a negatory Mr. Suave.
    Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Davenport iowa
    --
    1,144
    [QUOTE=Red Rider;1474855]That DAM shop guy is onto something!

    You are converting a drum brake system on something to a disc brake system and this is a part you need..

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Baldwin, Wi
    --
    603
    Brake rotor adapter for inverts?
    85 Tri-z Power valve on Inverts
    85 Tri-z Basket Case
    01 gsxr750 engine/Tri-z frame (long long way from complete)

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV.
    --
    2,446
    Quote Originally Posted by DAM shop View Post
    You are converting a drum brake system on something to a disc brake system and this is a part you need..
    No, sorry.

    Quote Originally Posted by NeverLift View Post
    Brake rotor adapter for inverts?
    Precisely!
    Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Manheim, PA
    --
    5,742
    modified clutch case to do a quick change out of clutch rather then take entire side case off.

//ArrowChat Integreation Code //