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Much happier 
Moved on to drilling frameā¦Ugh
Moved on to drilling frameā¦Ugh
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Yeah, that's better. 
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Drilling the frame was ok till it wasnāt.
3 of the 4 holes have internal welded nuts in the way. FML
I guess torch is next, I threw in the towel tonight.
3 of the 4 holes have internal welded nuts in the way. FML
I guess torch is next, I threw in the towel tonight.
I use the "TEMO M35 Cobalt Spiral Flute Step Drill, 13 Size From 1/8 Inch To 1/2 Inch, 1/4 Inch Hex Shank" to get up to 1/2"
Then I use the "TEMO M35 Cobalt Spiral Flute Type Step Drill, 9 Size from 1/4 Inch To 3/4 Inch, 3/8 Inch Shank" for the bigger holes
Way easier especially on an interrupted cut.
Amazon for both.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQJKK0W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
PabloCruise
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That's a knock-off box? Or is the shaft a knock-off?
PabloCruise
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That looks much mo betta.
RUSH55
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If the holes are a bit oversized youāll still be fine. You can make the DOM tubings a little long and have the extra coming out on the inside of the frame, giving you some extra material to weld to.Drilling the frame was ok till it wasnāt.
3 of the 4 holes have internal welded nuts in the way. FML
I guess torch is next, I threw in the towel tonight.
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Itās a new box from RA, I gave up trying to find a rebuildable box here.
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Yes I bought 2 feet of the DOM so no issue with that, of course the motor is in so limits inner frame rail access with the drill.
Your comment was my thinking, torch the offending spots and weld them shut after
Sonās Birthday today so family coming etc, see where the day goes. Cheers guys
Did you just crank/torque it down more or???
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Did you just crank/torque it down more or???
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I took it apart, hit the sandblasted arm splines with a fine jeweler's file and reassembled with oil on both splines and threads, made a big difference
That was Tq to about 90-100 on the bench, will get it to 130 once itās mounted.
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Shop time today, torching the frame went ok, happy with where this is heading.
RUSH55
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sofj45
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@Ol Yeller she gonna be road worthy by mid June? Thatās when I should be passing thru your area. Guessing late second week to early third week of June.
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Well Iām pushing for on the road this coming year, kinda depends what life hands me.
Even if itās not it would be great to see you on the way through, we are quite near the main highway here in the valley.
PabloCruise
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Good stuff, nice work!
I learned from Pighead to put in a 45 * on the inside front corner to add to the stability of that corner.
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Did not get it welded out tonight, I bench welded the sleeves to be sure of the 1/4ā protrusion but then had a hell of a time getting the plate back on the frame.
Shoulda just one timed it I guess.
Anyways itās all fit and square now, so next time out Iāll drag the welder over and get it done.
Shoulda just one timed it I guess.
Anyways itās all fit and square now, so next time out Iāll drag the welder over and get it done.
WarDamnEagle
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Looks great. Wish I had those skills!
