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[ak diesel driver]

Even though I scrounged those chunks of steel for free I'd hate to screw one of them up and have t replace it. $$$$

 

[MrMarty51]

Yeah, that thick of steel would require a lot of preheat to get it to cut at all. Then if there would be the least amount of impurity in the steel, that would blow the flame into a direction that might not be so desirable.
I have tried cutting some steel, flame blew to a different direction, ruined the cut so decided to try and find why the flame took such nasty turn.
Blowed the plate away from that area, a razor blade. A stinking double edge razor blade stuck in the middle of the plate and right in line where I was cutting.
Seen that one other time, cutting some flat with a small band saw. Seemed the aaw was running longer than normal for such a small cut. Lifted the band carrier, a razor blade laid flat with the band of the saw.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Got the hub centric hole done on one side. Going to do a shallower version on the other side and then weld in a round disc to make it hub centric on that side.
Lots of chips

 

[ak diesel driver]

Took quite a bit longer to turn out that hole than I anticipated. Not sure how much more I'll get done today

 

[MrMarty51]

Took quite a bit longer to turn out that hole than I anticipated. Not sure how much more I'll get done today

Seems like everything I attempt takes LOTS LONGER than anticipated.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Got one ready for holes and then the piece welded on to make it hub centric.
Discovered that the wheel studs I had bought quick a few years back are not right, they need to be longer. So I'm not sure when this will be totally completed.

 

[ak diesel driver]

So after many delays I finally got the second one turned.
Here's the piece of steel for the hub centric pieces. $40 worth.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Got both of these pieces roughed out and one finished. Going to drill a series of holes around the perimeter and plug weld them. Thinking about welding around the center hole too unless one of you welder guys think that's a bad idea. Once I get them welded on I'll chuck them back up and finish turning the center to the right diameter.
Planning on using my DRO on myill to drill the first sets of holes for the practice before I drill the wheel stud holes.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Rookie mistake good thing these holes are just for practice

 

[MrMarty51]

If there is any blue steel, grind or sand that blue until it is gone.
That blued steel makes for brittle steel.
It also is hard and may be very tough if You will be machining through the stuff.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Good thing this was just for practice. I was trying for 8 holes. I think I've figured out what the issue is. I entered 0* for the start angle and 360* for the end angle which put hole number 8 in the same spot as hole number 1. So I checked it with 0* as the start angle and 315* as the end angle and it appears to work.

 

[MrMarty51]

Good thing this was just for practice. I was trying for 8 holes. I think I've figured out what the issue is. I entered 0* for the start angle and 360* for the end angle which put hole number 8 in the same spot as hole number 1. So I checked it with 0* as the start angle and 315* as the end angle and it appears to work.View attachment 73067

Looks like You are setting up to machine out brake rotors.

 

[n8in8or]

Good thing this was just for practice. I was trying for 8 holes. I think I've figured out what the issue is. I entered 0* for the start angle and 360* for the end angle which put hole number 8 in the same spot as hole number 1. So I checked it with 0* as the start angle and 315* as the end angle and it appears to work.View attachment 73067

Those are some mighty white shop shoes you're wearing, mine would turn gray halfway into the shop

 

[ak diesel driver]

Brand new this morning. Lol

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

How are you thinking to weld it , stick or mig fluxcore ?

 

[ak diesel driver]

Regular mig

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

I'd cut a 1/4" radius on the disc, preheat, weld it hot...

 

[NVW]

The bike was a 1985 V65 magna. Very similar engine to my vf1000r but in a more comfortable riding stance. It was pristine too

I have a VT 750 Shadow in that year, my arse would get sore, The VFR 750 a friend had I found more comfortable.

 

[ak diesel driver]

Radius where? I machined a ledge for it to fit into so the only thing the weld is really doing is holding it on

 

[ak diesel driver]

If you ride hard and fast it's great. Droning on mile after mile my hands fall asleep pretty fast.