2016 POTD Thread Archive

[johnnyc14]

Making purple and blue chips!
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It's always nice when a couple of those go down the front of your shirt!

 

[Dan_S]

It's always nice when a couple of those go down the front of your shirt!

That's why I have the chip shield, it helps block a large portion of the chips coming at me.

 

[Dan_S]

I forgot I took photos when I made it, but this is the chip shield I use. I need to replace the lexan, as its pretty beat up at this point.
https://www.dans-hobbies.com/2009/01/24/finished-lathe-chip-shield/

 

[johnnyc14]

More progress on the exhaust system part of my XS650 project. I've spent so much time on this muffler that I'm committed to using it even if it looks hideous. Kind of like having an ugly dog, it's ugly but it's mine. It started with a 1 foot length of 4" exhaust pipe from a diesel pick up with a cutout to fit around the right rear shock and keep it tighter to the bike. Then I made up 2 aluminum end caps and the 2 inlet pipes and 1 outlet with baffling holes drilled and an aluminum end piece for the outlet. I tack welded a support bracket to the frame to support the muffler and made a connecting brace from a piece of 3/16" aluminum sheet. My final judgment as to whether to keep it will be hearing how it sounds when I get the engine back together. I welcome your comments, here's some pics.

 

[FOMOGO]

I think it looks pretty good, but your right, it's all about the sound for me. That issue can probably be addressed by some internal modifications in the can. Really nice work. Mike

 

[Superburban]

I agree, the sound is important. I don't understand how someone can enjoy riding a vehicle that can be heard 10 mins before it arrives.

I just love the whole design john, never thought of doing a muffler that can be opened up. I bet you could fine tune the noise by placing a baffle between the inlet, and outlet tubes, with the size adjusted for sound.

 

[ecdez]

Just finished an aluminum mold for lead duck weights. Took a few minutes to get all that aluminum warmed up but after it did the pours were fast and nice.

 

[uncle harry]

Just finished an aluminum mold for lead duck weights. Took a few minutes to get all that aluminum warmed up but after it did the pours were fast and nice.

VERY impressed !

 

[ecdez]

Thanks uncle harry!

It came out better than I thought it would. I have pretty low expectations of myself. Helps to keep the disappointments to a minimum.

 

[TOOLMASTER]

nice mold..did you use tapered pins?