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NewbieNick

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MG M type
« on: 18 Feb 23, 04:37 pm »
Hi guys, hopefully starting build later this year. Meantime making bits & pieces with space available to me.
Steering wheel made from 6mm Plywood dragged out of skip. Dashboard made from steering wheel off cuts, hope it fits.
 Thanks for positive comments on previous post. Please see photos.

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« Last Edit: 27 Feb 23, 09:58 am by StefanN »

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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #1 on: 18 Feb 23, 05:52 pm »
Looks Like good progress Nick. String and varnish next for the wheel? 🙂
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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #2 on: 18 Feb 23, 09:54 pm »
Good work Nick. Like the old dash clocks too  ;D

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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #3 on: 19 Feb 23, 10:23 am »
Good suggestion about the string, not sure to do that or leave as black.

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« Reply #4 on: 19 Feb 23, 03:18 pm »
Finished it i think, would you wrap with string & varnish as suggested or leave well alone. Your views please

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Re: Steering Wheel
« Reply #5 on: 19 Feb 23, 04:32 pm »
Looks Great  ;D, but think String and varnish would really add the finishing touch. ......Oops , sorry to add to your work list

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Re: Steering Wheel
« Reply #6 on: 19 Feb 23, 04:35 pm »
Deffo string and varnish for the look of it. When it grubbies up it will look properly vintage 🙂
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Re: Steering Wheel
« Reply #7 on: 19 Feb 23, 05:00 pm »
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« Reply #8 on: 25 Feb 23, 06:01 pm »
Hi Guys Steering Wheel finished (again)
If the rest of this Kart takes a similar amount of time, i will down gear it & use it as a mobility scooter.

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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #9 on: 25 Feb 23, 07:35 pm »
Well worth the effort, been doing mine in 2mm cord today, very sore hands 😁
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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #10 on: 26 Feb 23, 08:13 am »
Nice Job Nick . Well done.

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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #11 on: 26 Feb 23, 10:02 am »
After I did the string on mine I coated it with 6 brushed coats of freshly mixed shellac, to stop moisture absorption and stick everything together. Even more grip, and a lovely amber ‘inside of a beagles lung’ colouring to it now as well.

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Re: Steering Wheel . Dashboard
« Reply #12 on: 26 Feb 23, 10:12 am »
Are the spokes going to be strong enough with only being made of 6mm ply ? I'm a joiner by trade and I don't think I would rely on the ply alone, maybe back it with strips of aluminium?  A steering wheel takes a fair bit of stress forward and back when you are bouncing around in a kart.
Steering wheel looks killer by the way.
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« Reply #13 on: 26 Feb 23, 02:17 pm »
Hi Nick, if it was mine I would like to see some metal in it. Most steering wheels have a aluminium or steel hub and spokes with a wooden rim, although it still has metal between the wood. The steering wheel is a fairly important part and I don't think I could trust just wood and glue. Most plywood these days hasn't the greatest quality unless your using 11 ply birch which is marine grade. This is just my opinion so don't be put off by it.
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Re: MG M type
« Reply #14 on: 27 Feb 23, 05:08 pm »
That should help with the strength,  nice job.
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