Hoglet started (and running!)

[putputman]

Kevin, I really enjoyed those 16 minutes. That is just plain raw talent to be able to form some with just a hammer and English wheel. Did you learn that from trial & error or did you have a mentor?
It looks like you made the English wheel. Could you tell us more about that, maybe in another thread.

 

[Deanofid]

Eight minutes well spent, for me, Kevin. Thanks much for the video!

Dean

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks fellows.

Arv, I did make the wheel as per plans linked in post #155. No mentor, just grabbed some metal and started bashing.

I made the hammers from nylon and I pulled the lower bearing out of a 737 landing gear.

The nylon hammers are for trial and the mace in post 147 is for the error. ;D

 

[kustomkb]

I made a drill jig for putting a couple holes through the frame to mount the foot pegs and secure the engine frame;

Then clamped it up and drilled through;

Then I flipped it to the other side and eyeballed it up with a straight edge;

Then pulled the base frame out and whadaya know, they lined up!

Then I tapped it 8-32;

With the lathe I scalloped some bosses;

And then clamped them in position for welding;

-Have a good weekend!

 

[kustomkb]

I got some "forward controls" made;

Then I started on a motor mount by roughing it out with a end mill then finishing the angles with a ballnose and small stepovers;

Then a nest was made to machine the flipside;

And here it is next to its future home. It will help tie the motor to the frame as well as give me somewhere to mount the throttle cable;

 

[stevehuckss396]

th_confused0052 Wow!!

 

[putputman]

Daaaang Steve, that is what I was going to say.

There just isn't enough nice words available to describe this build.

 

[Maryak]

Kevin,

Awesome build. :bow: :bow: :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Kevin, Excellent work. That's going to be one impressive build when you're through with it. I really enjoy looking at your fixture work.
George

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks very much gents!!

That's going to be one impressive build when you're through with it.

Slow and steady. Life's pretty busy these days...

I still can't find a good looking tire. I may have to machine one from foam rubber.

I think 7 inch diameter would be perfect.

Do you think I could make a mold to heat, pressurize and reshape an existing tire??

I want to get started on some rims but need tire dimensions first...

Thanks again!

 

[PhillyVa]

Kevin

Do you think I could make a mold to heat, pressurize and reshape an existing tire??
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Now that's an idea...I have a tiger tourch that you can use if you need the heat.

Good job on the frame by the way.

Regards

Philly

 

[kustomkb]

Thanks Philly.

I'll let you know what I figure out...

 

[kustomkb]

So I was able to get a seat made, I added a cross brace to hinge onto and cut out a piece of packing foam I had on hand,
not the foam i would, use but had it, and it turned out pretty lumpy :-[,


Its hinged over the "oilbag" which will hold the electronics;

And then I mocked up a drag bar which I am still unsure of;

Then I made the throttle controls/ hand grips, the rubber is shrink tube;

And here is a days worth of poor design/foolishness/rushing/ this is an easy part/ 2-56 is as small as I go, yet still looks too big/ this slitting saw should be fine;

And all the while I was able to produce this little beauty;

His name is Jonah.

Lucky for him he has his Mom's nose ;D


And built new front stairs/ deck siding on our 60 year old house.


Not watching TV, bar a few Olympic hockey, games sure helps too.


Have fun!

 

[Maryak]

Congratulations Dad :bow: :bow: :bow:

The bike's OK too. :

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Deanofid]

That's some fine work there, Dad! And, the scooter is coming along nicely.

Dean

 

[GailInNM]

Congratulations, Kevin.
Nice work on all fronts.
Gail in NM

 

[ariz]

congrats for Jonah, a wonderful baby :-* :-* :-*

and chapeau :bow: for the work on the bike too

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Kevin, congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your son. Hopefully over the years he will pick up your building talent.
The bike is coming along great and your craftsmanship is first rate.
George

 

[PhillyVa]

Kevin...like my wife says...He's so cute ;D

Regards

Philly

 

[Paulsv]

For tires, perhaps scooter tires? Take a look at this little scooter available at WalMart- they look about the right size.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Razor-Ele...0000003260420&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10746396

They might be too big, but Razor makes lots of different size scooters. You might search "razor scooter tires" or "razor scooter parts"

If you search "scooter tires" you find a lot of bigger ones for those gas powered scooters, but some of them appear to be as small as 8 inches, such as these:

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/82ripnmoti.html