CB desert sled - Page 21

LC Garage · 01-30-2013, 08:05 AM

A few more photos from last night...

DustyRags · 01-30-2013, 09:09 AM

OK, I gotta buy me a welder. That's just too cool for school.

oregoncoast · 01-30-2013, 02:32 PM

That subframe looks amazing Luke...guess I know who I'll be bugging for welding now!

Luke · 01-30-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyRags

OK, I gotta buy me a welder. That's just too cool for school.

If you're in the North Bay head up to the Santa Rosa JC. I took their first two basic welding classes, they were really good for making a foundation. Having someone watch you and help fix your mistakes makes things much easier.

Low594 · 01-30-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke

If you're in the North Bay head up to the Santa Rosa JC. I took their first two basic welding classes, they were really good for making a foundation. Having someone watch you and help fix your mistakes makes things much easier.

Another resource we have here in the Bay is Tech Shop, and they are spreading across the country!

DustyRags · 01-30-2013, 09:56 PM

Cool, I might have to:)

I'm in Oakland, so Santa Rosa is a good hour away- not easy, what with full-time work and all that. But I might look into something local. I used to run oxy/acetylene back in high school, so I was thinking I'd just pick up a cheapo MIG and start melting metal until I get a feel for it. Then see what sort of edumacation I need to safely start chopping bikes together.

decafe · 02-01-2013, 10:15 AM

Luke looks awesome trying to figure out how to make it down this year . I have been working on a bike for 2014 the bike I planned to take last year a 1987 Cagiva Elefant . but seeing your work there makes me want to modify a old Honda Interceptor I have .

LC Garage · 02-01-2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DustyRags

Cool, I might have to:)

I'm in Oakland, so Santa Rosa is a good hour away- not easy, what with full-time work and all that. But I might look into something local. I used to run oxy/acetylene back in high school, so I was thinking I'd just pick up a cheapo MIG and start melting metal until I get a feel for it. Then see what sort of edumacation I need to safely start chopping bikes together.

Once upon a time, I had Miller 220 Mig, a real workhorse and it made beautiful welds. The little 110 Snap-On (seen in some background pics) is the only wire-feed currently at the shop (but a 220 Mig is on our wish list), is much more difficult to work with, it's lack of power makes everything you do so much more critical; size of metal, cleanliness, v-ing weld joints, etc etc, not that these aren't important with any welder, but having ample power makes a huge difference. If you can manage a 220, I would definitely go that route.

bk brkr baker · 02-01-2013, 11:34 AM

The only welder on the farm for years was an old Forney stick welder my dad picked up at an auction. It works O.K. but,it's an antique compared with what's out there now. And it has some grounding problems , as in Shock the piss out of you if you touch what's being welded, sometimes.
I bought a little Miller 110 flux-core unit that I never really got to like though I had it for years. Then I picked up a Millermatic 250 for $700 at a farm auction.
Wow ! What a difference a decent machine makes !
With the 250 all my frustration falls away and I find that I can weld and have things hold up the first time rather than going back and doing it over until it clicks. And with the gas mig ,almost no wasted time cleaning up. Nice.

DustyRags · 02-01-2013, 12:09 PM

Man, I'd love a 220, but I only have 110 in my garage. :(

We'll see. I need to get a lot of other, more basic tools, first. Y'know, angle grinder, air compressor, things like that :P

wayne_l · 02-01-2013, 02:29 PM

i have a LE 135 plus wich is 110 and with a good 12/3 cord it does amazing welds up to 3/8 thick steel .with a good preheat i can weld 1/2 in thick .

oregoncoast · 02-01-2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decafe

Luke looks awesome trying to figure out how to make it down this year . I have been working on a bike for 2014 the bike I planned to take last year a 1987 Cagiva Elefant . but seeing your work there makes me want to modify a old Honda Interceptor I have .

You want to come and just chase, I think I can find a spot for you and can pick you up in San Diego. PM if you'd like more info!

Luke · 02-01-2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decafe

Luke looks awesome trying to figure out how to make it down this year . I have been working on a bike for 2014 the bike I planned to take last year a 1987 Cagiva Elefant . but seeing your work there makes me want to modify a old Honda Interceptor I have .

I hope you can make it, and I think an Elefant would be great down there. Any details on it?

MortimerSickle · 02-02-2013, 08:29 AM

Hey Luke,

I thought you might have a special appreciation for this pic, from the Flat tracker and street tracker photos thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSMark

Photos are from:
http://pwheelie.blogspot.com/

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drc42 · 02-02-2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decafe

Luke looks awesome trying to figure out how to make it down this year . I have been working on a bike for 2014 the bike I planned to take last year a 1987 Cagiva Elefant . but seeing your work there makes me want to modify a old Honda Interceptor I have .

I want to see you make another attempt with the SC500!!!

01-30-2013, 08:05 AM	#301
LC Garage On Any Sunday Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Columbia County Oddometer: 581	A few more photos from last night... __________________ "Nothing can stop us but fear and common sense”

01-30-2013, 02:32 PM	#303
oregoncoast Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,280	That subframe looks amazing Luke...guess I know who I'll be bugging for welding now! __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

02-01-2013, 10:15 AM	#307
decafe Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: new jersey Oddometer: 262	i want to see it run Luke looks awesome trying to figure out how to make it down this year . I have been working on a bike for 2014 the bike I planned to take last year a 1987 Cagiva Elefant . but seeing your work there makes me want to modify a old Honda Interceptor I have .

02-01-2013, 11:34 AM	#309
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,147	The only welder on the farm for years was an old Forney stick welder my dad picked up at an auction. It works O.K. but,it's an antique compared with what's out there now. And it has some grounding problems , as in Shock the piss out of you if you touch what's being welded, sometimes. I bought a little Miller 110 flux-core unit that I never really got to like though I had it for years. Then I picked up a Millermatic 250 for $700 at a farm auction. Wow ! What a difference a decent machine makes ! With the 250 all my frustration falls away and I find that I can weld and have things hold up the first time rather than going back and doing it over until it clicks. And with the gas mig ,almost no wasted time cleaning up. Nice. __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

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01-30-2013, 09:09 AM	#302
DustyRags Idiot Joined: Nov 2012 Location: The Beast (across the bridge from SF), California Oddometer: 119	OK, I gotta buy me a welder. That's just too cool for school.

01-30-2013, 09:56 PM	#306
DustyRags Idiot Joined: Nov 2012 Location: The Beast (across the bridge from SF), California Oddometer: 119	Cool, I might have to:) I'm in Oakland, so Santa Rosa is a good hour away- not easy, what with full-time work and all that. But I might look into something local. I used to run oxy/acetylene back in high school, so I was thinking I'd just pick up a cheapo MIG and start melting metal until I get a feel for it. Then see what sort of edumacation I need to safely start chopping bikes together.

02-01-2013, 12:09 PM	#310
DustyRags Idiot Joined: Nov 2012 Location: The Beast (across the bridge from SF), California Oddometer: 119	Man, I'd love a 220, but I only have 110 in my garage. :( We'll see. I need to get a lot of other, more basic tools, first. Y'know, angle grinder, air compressor, things like that :P

02-01-2013, 02:29 PM	#311
wayne_l Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 120	i have a LE 135 plus wich is 110 and with a good 12/3 cord it does amazing welds up to 3/8 thick steel .with a good preheat i can weld 1/2 in thick .