Pat's Ebay Turbo Compound Boost Build
04-20-2021, 02:31 PM
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Pat, I think you have to make a good set of DIY billies to keep in the spirit of the build, no?
I think you were running that setup with base suspension earlier because you're a madman.
I think you were running that setup with base suspension earlier because you're a madman.
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05-07-2021, 07:14 AM
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Regarding Episode 36, How 2 Fab Simple Bracket:
1. You will save a LOT of time and material by pre-fabbing brackets in cardboard first to get your bend angles, lengths and holes correct; scissors+cardboard+sharp_pencil is easier+quicker+cheaper than hacksaws, drills and aluminium.
2. This applies mostly to aluminium brackets >= 2mm thick:
When making aluminium bends in brackets, it's preferable to heat up the bend area first (hot but not glowing hot - makes metal more malleable, less prone to snapping) and NOT get that perfect 90* bend/fold, allow the corner to be rounded a bit (this helps keep its strength without snapping at the bend).
If you notice ANY "tearing" on the outside of the corner, throw it away and start again, a sharp jolt will snap it..
1. You will save a LOT of time and material by pre-fabbing brackets in cardboard first to get your bend angles, lengths and holes correct; scissors+cardboard+sharp_pencil is easier+quicker+cheaper than hacksaws, drills and aluminium.
2. This applies mostly to aluminium brackets >= 2mm thick:
When making aluminium bends in brackets, it's preferable to heat up the bend area first (hot but not glowing hot - makes metal more malleable, less prone to snapping) and NOT get that perfect 90* bend/fold, allow the corner to be rounded a bit (this helps keep its strength without snapping at the bend).
If you notice ANY "tearing" on the outside of the corner, throw it away and start again, a sharp jolt will snap it..
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05-12-2021, 12:39 PM
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Regarding Episode 36, How 2 Fab Simple Bracket:
1. You will save a LOT of time and material by pre-fabbing brackets in cardboard first to get your bend angles, lengths and holes correct; scissors+cardboard+sharp_pencil is easier+quicker+cheaper than hacksaws, drills and aluminium.
2. This applies mostly to aluminium brackets >= 2mm thick:
When making aluminium bends in brackets, it's preferable to heat up the bend area first (hot but not glowing hot - makes metal more malleable, less prone to snapping) and NOT get that perfect 90* bend/fold, allow the corner to be rounded a bit (this helps keep its strength without snapping at the bend).
If you notice ANY "tearing" on the outside of the corner, throw it away and start again, a sharp jolt will snap it..
1. You will save a LOT of time and material by pre-fabbing brackets in cardboard first to get your bend angles, lengths and holes correct; scissors+cardboard+sharp_pencil is easier+quicker+cheaper than hacksaws, drills and aluminium.
2. This applies mostly to aluminium brackets >= 2mm thick:
When making aluminium bends in brackets, it's preferable to heat up the bend area first (hot but not glowing hot - makes metal more malleable, less prone to snapping) and NOT get that perfect 90* bend/fold, allow the corner to be rounded a bit (this helps keep its strength without snapping at the bend).
If you notice ANY "tearing" on the outside of the corner, throw it away and start again, a sharp jolt will snap it..
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