"sony1492" (sony1492)
03/07/2020 at 21:25 • Filed to: locost
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"sony1492" (sony1492)
03/07/2020 at 21:25 • Filed to: locost | 8
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Spent most of the time trying to figure out the angles to cut while avoiding math like the plague. Got everything within a couple mm and “square”, by tomorrow afternoon the cabin will have complete side rails. H opefully mockup with the engine and a decision on actual chassis length.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> sony1492
03/07/2020 at 21:35 |
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That's some decent progress. What size tubing and what are you using to cut it, if you don't mind me asking?
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sony1492
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/07/2020 at 21:54 |
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This was what I got done after work, not necessarily a whole day.
Please ask away, id love for this to be helpful to anyone.
Im using 1x1" .065 wall, it’s the thinnest the local metal supply stocks. There are sections of the chassis that I plan on doubling it up on for crash protection.
For cutting it’s a 10" Miter saw for initial cut then angle grinder to bring everything to the correct length (because the chop saw never cuts the exact length you want due to its large blade width) Having a chop band saw thing would save an incredible amount of time especially with some water to keep dust down.
punkgoose17
> sony1492
03/07/2020 at 21:54 |
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This is very exciting.
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> sony1492
03/07/2020 at 22:08 |
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I wonder if it would be worth investing in a cold cut metal saw. I’ve seen a few Evolution branded ones for a reasonable price.
I guess I don’t trust my own welding that much yet, and thought it would require a larger wall thickness. I assume it’s mild steel, not something exotic?
The reason I’m curious is that I’d eventually like to build my own vehicle, as unrealistic as it sounds. I figure the more I can learn now, and the more welding practice I can get in now, the more trouble it will save me later.
Do you plan on eventually laying things out on a marked up piece of MDF or plywood? It sounds like it could be helpful in using it as a jig to ensure everything is properly square/measured well, etc.
ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
> sony1492
03/07/2020 at 22:11 |
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Heck yeah! Thats an awesome project!
I would want to do this sometime once I own a house...
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sony1492
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/07/2020 at 22:43 |
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I would like to have a chassis table but realized that the time and money into making one would probably lead me to never getting started. Perhaps down the road before final welding I will do something to verify everything square, not necessarily a jig but a blueprint drawn out in the table.
One of those saws is a worthwhile investment 100%, I’m using what I’ve got to keep cost low. Currently the attitude is about getting the work done rather then getting hung up on details and never starting.(I’ve already spent the better part of 6 months planning)
Becoming comfortable with the process will definitely help, at least that been my experience with turbo’ing things. The second time was much simpler (not necessarily successful but I digress)
Its mild steel, this cheapo $160 welder does fine with the thinness, anything with adjustable voltage and wire speed should be able to cope.(century 90amp using .30 wire) Before starting a bunch of test welds were done and some destructive testing, seeing the weld hold while the metal tore was enough to give me faith.(and building a gate with the same steel recently)
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> sony1492
03/07/2020 at 22:46 |
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There's something to be said about diving in and getting dirty.
slipperysallylikespenguins
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/08/2020 at 00:49 |
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This is an awesome facebook page for building your own car.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/867119580122571/
tromoly
> sony1492
03/08/2020 at 11:36 |
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Grind the mill scale off your tubing, if you want to do it easy get a Scotch Brite belt for a belt sander and go to town. You’ll want a really clean weld surface especially since you’re flux welding, it’ll help your joints have strength.
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sony1492
> tromoly
03/08/2020 at 12:21 |
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Will do, probably aught to do that to my 5ft chunks before they get cut to length. As for what’s already there, the plan is to flap disc then wire brush the joint surfaces before starting the full welds.