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ka-titties · 07-14-2011, 11:05 PM

damn i want to get one of those ball making attachments for my lathe at work. i've been wanting to make a spherical shift knob.

atutt · 07-15-2011, 02:47 PM

You have a lathe.... Make a radius tool....

I can barely machine at all and I e manage to make one using a boring head... If only I still worked at that Place

Hardly a need to buy one.

duffman1278 · 07-15-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka-titties

damn i want to get one of those ball making attachments for my lathe at work. i've been wanting to make a spherical shift knob.

Steve Bedair's 9x20 Lathe Site

ka-titties · 07-16-2011, 03:42 PM

i dont have a ton of experience with different lathe tools so i wasnt sure how easy it would be to make one. i'm definitely the type to make (or try to make) something before i buy an already made piece.

thanks for the link.

i lol'd at "everywhere i look needs a ball"

Sleepy_Steve · 07-18-2011, 10:45 PM

The start of my first exhaust. Having some issues with porosity in the welds, which I've been told is either not enough gas flow from the regulator, or not holding the nozzle close enough to the material and therefore loosing gas flow.

Flange and turn down were salvaged from an old exhaust I had in the garage. I feel like the tacks on the spun cat came out correctly, but the lumpyness of the turn down makes me realize how many things I'd forgotten since I last did any practicing.

I'm also open to any comments people might have on how to improve what I'm doing here.

Otto347 · 07-18-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by s13tech

I know it was your first time but work on that sludge in the middle.

kingston240 · 07-19-2011, 08:54 PM

used my collector fixture to make this collector...

I miss-rotated the last cut on the runner in haste to get back to wiring my turbo miata...

Start of wiring night:

End of wiring night:

krazy4 · 07-20-2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13tech

Better luck next time.

Sleepy_Steve · 07-20-2011, 10:15 AM

It does make me feel slightly better about my own exhaust welding.

Sleepy_Steve · 07-21-2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy_Steve

The start of my first exhaust. Having some issues with porosity in the welds, which I've been told is either not enough gas flow from the regulator, or not holding the nozzle close enough to the material and therefore loosing gas flow.

Flange and turn down were salvaged from an old exhaust I had in the garage. I feel like the tacks on the spun cat came out correctly, but the lumpyness of the turn down makes me realize how many things I'd forgotten since I last did any practicing.

I'm also open to any comments people might have on how to improve what I'm doing here.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/100_0361.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...2/100_0363.jpg

Finished product:

STR8E180 · 07-21-2011, 04:21 AM

my sr20vet quad throttle

florante rea · 07-21-2011, 05:17 AM

^^^^^ sick^^^^^

h2v7 · 07-21-2011, 05:44 AM

i bet that magna sounds hard

atutt · 07-21-2011, 05:40 PM

Not actual fab work but it's related.
Just picked this up

bb4_96 · 07-22-2011, 09:37 AM

^ how much?

kingston240 · 07-22-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8E180

my sr20vet quad throttle

Where did you find the plenum to build this manifold?
Volume?

atutt · 07-22-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb4_96

^ how much?

$926 after HST. Regularly $1299 + tax

duffman1278 · 07-22-2011, 06:40 PM

Very nice! I'm thinking of getting one myself, anything I should be looking for in particular? Not looking for a big one just something for my garage.

atutt · 07-22-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman1278

Very nice! I'm thinking of getting one myself, anything I should be looking for in particular? Not looking for a big one just something for my garage.

You'll regret that thought the moment you attempt to cut anything. I thought the EXACT same thing.

I had a ($285) 1/3hp, 4 1/2'' x 6'' band saw with a 1/2'' blade and no coolant system. And made by the same company.

Tried cutting 1.5 sch10 SS pipe... Massive fail...
I said "fuck this shit. I'll just spend the money I don't have".. So happy I did.

This one cut that same pipe like it was aluminum...

I also cut some 2'' chrome rod. Took a while but the saw didn't even hiccup.

DO NOT cheap out on a band saw... It just won't cut it in the end... Literally

I'd look for nothing less than a 1hp motor. Coolant system is a must. People can say otherwise but if you take your fab work serious at all. It's a must.

BoostSlideWayz · 07-23-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR8E180

my sr20vet quad throttle

Twin charge it !!!

If you do end up puting that second intake on there some how you have to twin charge it.

kingston240 · 07-23-2011, 10:29 PM

vband weld on sanitary 304ss

shiftdrift · 07-25-2011, 07:36 AM

I feel like you dip a lot. Not a bad thing, just looks weird to me.

atutt · 07-25-2011, 12:41 PM

According to his post on Honda tech. It's an autogenous weld... Meaning no filler..

b00stinbmx · 07-25-2011, 04:46 PM

any one have good luck welding cast with a mig? i welded a v-band flange to the exh housing of the 35r and its been fine all year but i am looking into modifying some s13 front knuckles and im a little worried since this part is going to take more of a beating for sure. i've got a good welder, lincoln xt255 just wondering if there was any tips.

brainfood · 07-25-2011, 06:07 PM

I've mig welded front knuckles just turn the heat way up and chamfer them so you get good penetration.

b00stinbmx · 07-25-2011, 08:30 PM

sounds good. im gonan try to get something spare to practice on

PerilousActs · 07-25-2011, 09:23 PM

My tool buying is finally complete! Ordering my tubing this week. So much money spent since January...

From left to right:
Pro-Tools Model 105 Bender with 1.75" 6" CLR bending die
Lincoln Electric Precision Tig 225 with 125CF argon tank
Angle Finder
Morse Hole Saw Set
Pipemaster 1.75" pipe fitting tool
Rigid 14" Chop Saw
Shorty back cap for my WP-17 tig torch
JD2 Notchmaster + hole saw adapter
Cutting oil

godrifttoday · 07-25-2011, 10:36 PM

How much for bender?

PerilousActs · 07-25-2011, 10:49 PM

I think it was about $805 (with die) with a pirate4x4 discount code. TMR Customs, just find their forum on pirate4x4.com

atutt · 07-25-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerilousActs

My tool buying is finally complete! Ordering my tubing this week. So much money spent since January...

From left to right:
Pro-Tools Model 105 Bender with 1.75" 6" CLR bending die
Lincoln Electric Precision Tig 225 with 125CF argon tank
Angle Finder
Morse Hole Saw Set
Pipemaster 1.75" pipe fitting tool
Rigid 14" Chop Saw
Shorty back cap for my WP-17 tig torch
JD2 Notchmaster + hole saw adapter
Cutting oil

I hear that man...
Since march I've bought:
JD2 Model 4 bender with 6 die sets (last march though)
Everlast 250ex tig
Craftex (identical to Grizzley) 7x12 bandsaw
Two 8" bench grinders
Belt sander
Baileigh TN250 tube notcher (on the way)
And a shit load of materials to build:
Tube roller
Dimple dies
Dies for English wheel

Not been a cheap year for tools!

07-18-2011, 10:45 PM	#3905
Sleepy_Steve Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The start of my first exhaust. Having some issues with porosity in the welds, which I've been told is either not enough gas flow from the regulator, or not holding the nozzle close enough to the material and therefore loosing gas flow. Flange and turn down were salvaged from an old exhaust I had in the garage. I feel like the tacks on the spun cat came out correctly, but the lumpyness of the turn down makes me realize how many things I'd forgotten since I last did any practicing. I'm also open to any comments people might have on how to improve what I'm doing here. __________________ '95 240 \| @SleepySteve72

07-19-2011, 08:54 PM	#3907
kingston240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingston Age: 36 Posts: 252 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kingston240 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	used my collector fixture to make this collector... I miss-rotated the last cut on the runner in haste to get back to wiring my turbo miata... Start of wiring night: End of wiring night: __________________ www.facebook.com/HellaFab

07-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#3909
Sleepy_Steve Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	It does make me feel slightly better about my own exhaust welding. __________________ '95 240 \| @SleepySteve72 Last edited by Sleepy_Steve; 07-20-2011 at 01:32 PM..

07-21-2011, 05:17 AM	#3912
florante rea Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: king of prussia, pa Age: 43 Posts: 1,448 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	^^^^^ sick^^^^^ __________________ fdrea

07-22-2011, 06:40 PM	#3918
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 36 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Very nice! I'm thinking of getting one myself, anything I should be looking for in particular? Not looking for a big one just something for my garage. __________________

07-14-2011, 11:05 PM	#3901
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	damn i want to get one of those ball making attachments for my lathe at work. i've been wanting to make a spherical shift knob.

07-15-2011, 02:47 PM	#3902
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 38 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You have a lathe.... Make a radius tool.... I can barely machine at all and I e manage to make one using a boring head... If only I still worked at that Place Hardly a need to buy one.

07-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#3904
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i dont have a ton of experience with different lathe tools so i wasnt sure how easy it would be to make one. i'm definitely the type to make (or try to make) something before i buy an already made piece. thanks for the link. i lol'd at "everywhere i look needs a ball"

07-21-2011, 04:21 AM	#3911
STR8E180 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my sr20vet quad throttle

07-21-2011, 05:44 AM	#3913
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i bet that magna sounds hard

07-21-2011, 05:40 PM	#3914
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 38 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not actual fab work but it's related. Just picked this up

07-22-2011, 09:37 AM	#3915
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^ how much?

07-23-2011, 10:29 PM	#3921
kingston240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingston Age: 36 Posts: 252 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kingston240 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	vband weld on sanitary 304ss __________________ www.facebook.com/HellaFab

07-25-2011, 07:36 AM	#3922
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 33 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	I feel like you dip a lot. Not a bad thing, just looks weird to me. __________________ SW Fab

07-25-2011, 12:41 PM	#3923
atutt Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: barrie, ontario, canada Age: 38 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	According to his post on Honda tech. It's an autogenous weld... Meaning no filler..

07-25-2011, 04:46 PM	#3924
b00stinbmx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, CT Age: 37 Posts: 214 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	any one have good luck welding cast with a mig? i welded a v-band flange to the exh housing of the 35r and its been fine all year but i am looking into modifying some s13 front knuckles and im a little worried since this part is going to take more of a beating for sure. i've got a good welder, lincoln xt255 just wondering if there was any tips.

07-25-2011, 06:07 PM	#3925
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I've mig welded front knuckles just turn the heat way up and chamfer them so you get good penetration. __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

07-25-2011, 08:30 PM	#3926
b00stinbmx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, CT Age: 37 Posts: 214 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sounds good. im gonan try to get something spare to practice on

07-25-2011, 09:23 PM	#3927
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 33 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	My tool buying is finally complete! Ordering my tubing this week. So much money spent since January... From left to right: Pro-Tools Model 105 Bender with 1.75" 6" CLR bending die Lincoln Electric Precision Tig 225 with 125CF argon tank Angle Finder Morse Hole Saw Set Pipemaster 1.75" pipe fitting tool Rigid 14" Chop Saw Shorty back cap for my WP-17 tig torch JD2 Notchmaster + hole saw adapter Cutting oil __________________ My Website \| Unfriendly Garage \| Endurance Motorsports \| FitMyWheels - Fitment Calculator

07-25-2011, 10:36 PM	#3928
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	How much for bender? __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

07-25-2011, 10:49 PM	#3929
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 33 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I think it was about $805 (with die) with a pirate4x4 discount code. TMR Customs, just find their forum on pirate4x4.com __________________ My Website \| Unfriendly Garage \| Endurance Motorsports \| FitMyWheels - Fitment Calculator