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<blockquote data-quote="Cyborg" data-source="post: 113365" data-attributes="member: 3426"><p>Just for the record David, I did take a stab at making an aluminum fuel tank to be used with a fibreglass cover. The first 2/3 went “ok”, but was turning out to be too labour intensive. As previously mentioned it just got to the point where I wanted a tank, so I could move on. Using a lighter gauge would have helped with the forming of compound curves, but then I’d have to up my game with the TIG welding. I seem to be able to sort out torch angle, arc length, amperage, pedal control, gas coverage, etc, but I still haven’t been able to feed the filler rod properly. Ok for short runs, but can’t advance the rod through my hand without bashing it into the tungsten.... then have to do the walk of shame over to the grinder. Tried a TIG pen, but not any better.. maybe with more practice. Often thought about a small variable speed motor to feed or help feed the rod.</p><p></p><p>As I ‘m currently indisposed and have time on my hands to post things.....</p><p>I don’t have any decent photos of my frame jig, but it is more or less a traditional setup. Some advantages and some shortcomings. I found this article from Tony Foale. The table he is using probably cost a kings ransom when new, but one could make something accurate enough for the job. Always interesting to see how someone else skins the cat.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Racing-Motorcycle-Chassis/[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cyborg, post: 113365, member: 3426"] Just for the record David, I did take a stab at making an aluminum fuel tank to be used with a fibreglass cover. The first 2/3 went “ok”, but was turning out to be too labour intensive. As previously mentioned it just got to the point where I wanted a tank, so I could move on. Using a lighter gauge would have helped with the forming of compound curves, but then I’d have to up my game with the TIG welding. I seem to be able to sort out torch angle, arc length, amperage, pedal control, gas coverage, etc, but I still haven’t been able to feed the filler rod properly. Ok for short runs, but can’t advance the rod through my hand without bashing it into the tungsten.... then have to do the walk of shame over to the grinder. Tried a TIG pen, but not any better.. maybe with more practice. Often thought about a small variable speed motor to feed or help feed the rod. As I ‘m currently indisposed and have time on my hands to post things..... I don’t have any decent photos of my frame jig, but it is more or less a traditional setup. Some advantages and some shortcomings. I found this article from Tony Foale. The table he is using probably cost a kings ransom when new, but one could make something accurate enough for the job. Always interesting to see how someone else skins the cat. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Racing-Motorcycle-Chassis/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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