Making Little Bits
Last week I was loaned a small lathe, which had been out of use for many years so needed some recommissioning, new belts, freeing up some rusted bits, getting a set of 6mm tools.
This week I have had it up and running making some small pieces for the steering, and the peddle box. Getting some more of those latent skills back!
Proving very handy for drilling and reaming spacers, lots more to be made!
Suspension Hangers and Axle Brackets
Also on the list this week has been the first of the front suspension hangers, I made a plywood template having roughed out the plate this is then used this to get the finished shape, hopefully it will last for three more!
They need a 6mm joggle which I made with a couple of hex keys in a vice, handy as you can use the key for the desired joggle.
Fabricated a couple of axle supports, which went ok, may need some fine tuning when bolted up.
Chassis Frame
Last some progress on the chassis frame, springs arrived this week so I have been able to finalise dimensions, allowed 10mm for spring compression.
First angles are rough cut, soft tooling is doing its job, i plan to run the angle grinder down the joint to cut both sides and achieve a close fit.
Thinking I will add some backing plates, will see how it develops.