* HOW TO * under fifty bux *
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
Just got it back today looks sharp as hell.Great job Mud.Mud not even close to the backwoods(wish i was in the woods) about 10 miles north of Albany.State capital of NY.Thanks again.
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Yeah Skip, I really like this black one.
It's headed for the backwoods of UpState New York
if I read the Google map correctly.
Send yours. You know where I am.
mud
ORIGINAL: Trotter
Mud..........This one is really good.... I want one.... LOL...
Mud..........This one is really good.... I want one.... LOL...
It's headed for the backwoods of UpState New York
if I read the Google map correctly.
Send yours. You know where I am.
mud
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: x2lee
Something we overlooked in the thought process that makes it tons easier and makes my #2 diagram work again, the ball dont have to be steel, hardened plastic is all HD used. Another thought... if the blade is dangling you need to grind at least a 3 1/2 hand hold in the blade just so you could use it.
Something we overlooked in the thought process that makes it tons easier and makes my #2 diagram work again, the ball dont have to be steel, hardened plastic is all HD used. Another thought... if the blade is dangling you need to grind at least a 3 1/2 hand hold in the blade just so you could use it.
On the other hand anylon ball would work, maybe the ball part of acheck valve. Although it mighttake a bunch of lookingto find one the right size.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: Citoriplus
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size than
a plastic one.
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size than
a plastic one.
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Prototyping this today, checked deep in the lost files,
and I found a package of lugNuts.
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Cut the end of one off,
welded it to a short scrap of 1/4 inch round stock.
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Threaded the other end and attached this to a blue finger
from the body parts bin.
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Light reflects funny off the oil dripping.
I'll do a step by step when I refine this to a finished piece.
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Last edited by mud; Jan 21, 2020 at 07:58 AM.
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Prototyping this today, checked deepin the lost files,
and I found a package of lugNuts.
Cut the end of one off,
welded it to a short scrap of 1/4 inch round stock.
Threaded the other end and attached this to a blue finger
from the body parts bin.
Light reflects funny off the oil dripping.
I'll do a step by step when I refine this to a finished piece.
mud........
ORIGINAL: Citoriplus
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size thana plastic one.
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size thana plastic one.
and I found a package of lugNuts.
Cut the end of one off,
welded it to a short scrap of 1/4 inch round stock.
Threaded the other end and attached this to a blue finger
from the body parts bin.
Light reflects funny off the oil dripping.
I'll do a step by step when I refine this to a finished piece.
mud........
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From: Rochester, NY
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Prototyping this today, checked deepin the lost files,
and I found a package of lugNuts.
Cut the end of one off,
welded it to a short scrap of 1/4 inch round stock.
Threaded the other end and attached this to a blue finger
from the body parts bin.
mud........
ORIGINAL: Citoriplus
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size thana plastic one.
though it would be easier to find a steel ball bearing the right size thana plastic one.
and I found a package of lugNuts.
Cut the end of one off,
welded it to a short scrap of 1/4 inch round stock.
Threaded the other end and attached this to a blue finger
from the body parts bin.
mud........
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From: NZ but live in Dorset, England
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Part One of building seat for the mudSickle.
Producing the "pan" to fit for stock frame, custom fender.
mud..............
Part One of building seat for the mudSickle.
Producing the "pan" to fit for stock frame, custom fender.
mud..............
... will be copying your technique ... prob next winter now as I'm between workshops ...
Please keep this one updated ... you doing the stitching too ?
Mat
RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
finished my leather wrapping on the forks today and decided to do a couple other things with the lace i had left over. gave it the 'rough around the edges look' as Mud puts it. seems we have similar taste cuz i think it looks much better than the uniform lace did also. going around the QR hardware was kinda tricky and I'm not sure I'm happy with that part.
did the clutch cable down to the adjuster. i may do throttle cables also
i used a tubing bender to straighten out my brake line to fit the mini apes ( which could be another 'under 50 bux' post) but could only use 1 of the 2 clamps that hold it to the trees. so i used some of the leather to make my own.
i already posted pix of the grips and shift linkage but they go with the theme of things so here they are again
did the clutch cable down to the adjuster. i may do throttle cables also
i used a tubing bender to straighten out my brake line to fit the mini apes ( which could be another 'under 50 bux' post) but could only use 1 of the 2 clamps that hold it to the trees. so i used some of the leather to make my own.
i already posted pix of the grips and shift linkage but they go with the theme of things so here they are again
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: XKROME
finished my leather wrapping on the forks today and decided to do a couple other things with the lace i had left over. gave it the 'rough around the edges look' as Mud puts it. seems we have similar taste cuz i think it looks much better than the uniform lace did also. going around the QR hardware was kinda tricky and I'm not sure I'm happy with that part.
finished my leather wrapping on the forks today and decided to do a couple other things with the lace i had left over. gave it the 'rough around the edges look' as Mud puts it. seems we have similar taste cuz i think it looks much better than the uniform lace did also. going around the QR hardware was kinda tricky and I'm not sure I'm happy with that part.
I like this much better than the a.b.c.1.2.3. uniform wrap.
I would imagine it all looks even better face to face out in the light of day.
mud
Last edited by mud; Aug 16, 2008 at 10:50 AM.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
ORIGINAL: matkiwi
Mud ... really impressive ...
I've tried this and failed as the result was way too uncomfortable
... will be copying your technique ...
prob next winter now as I'm between workshops ...
Please keep this one updated ... you doing the stitching too ?
Mat
ORIGINAL: mudpuddle
Part One of building seat for the mudSickle.
Producing the "pan" to fit for stock frame, custom fender.
mud..............
Part One of building seat for the mudSickle.
Producing the "pan" to fit for stock frame, custom fender.
mud..............
I've tried this and failed as the result was way too uncomfortable
... will be copying your technique ...
prob next winter now as I'm between workshops ...
Please keep this one updated ... you doing the stitching too ?
Mat
Apparently it was not to your satisfaction.
I may or may not do the stiching and all.
I'm sure I could,
but, I would probably be wise to let someone else have at it.
We'll see.
mud
Last edited by mud; Aug 16, 2008 at 10:50 AM.