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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:16 PM
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Posted By bikamper

Still wrenching on the ankle. I started physical...

Still wrenching on the ankle. I started physical therapy today. Only two sessions a week until June 13th. Bleah! I've been hit by a car, had three knee surgeries, and have 3 titanium screws in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

58cm seems to be the max I can force myself to...

58cm seems to be the max I can force myself to ride. This looks to be a 55cm, so we're good there. I've already looked askance at the saddle. Dang thing looks like it's made of rubber, so I'll dig...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7,829
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Posted By bikamper

I needed another bike project like another hole...

I needed another bike project like another hole in the head. So, in admitting that, this Mercier basket case followed me home from a motorcycle swap meet for $25.
https://i.imgur.com/LbvFexel.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I gave that some thought but would need at least...

I gave that some thought but would need at least a double system with bell cranks to compensate for the many motions involved on this bottom feeder spreader to open and close the gate. I think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

It kind of works, but I think it's headed back to...

It kind of works, but I think it's headed back to the 'Experience Pile'.
https://i.imgur.com/i7VPOSil.jpg
At least I got to practice melting some 6013.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I know what you mean about the hitch. I have to...

I know what you mean about the hitch. I have to hit my ditches at an angle so I don't hang up on it.

Hind sight being 20/20, I should have held on to the tractor but it was 25 years old, came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Mistakes were made by getting rid of my old...

Mistakes were made by getting rid of my old Troy-Bilt garden tractor last year yet keeping the tow behind lawn equipment. The zero turn mower, while the catsass in mowing the lawn in one third the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Due to lack of conscious preventative maintenance...

Due to lack of conscious preventative maintenance on my part, it was Carburetor Rebuild Day for my pressure washer.
https://i.imgur.com/gwmFLskl.jpg

Carb, itself, was easy. Getting it off and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I took a boatload of pics of the Guerciotti...

I took a boatload of pics of the Guerciotti Sprint frame to see if the collective hive can at least give me a ball park figure on its age. So, consider this my next wrenching project. At least until...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,829
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Posted By bikamper

I went to a bike swap today just to get out of...

I went to a bike swap today just to get out of the house and BS with like minded idjits. Unfortunately, I bought stuff.
https://i.imgur.com/l2HGxknl.jpg

The main purchase was the Esge fenders for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Ain't that the truth.

Ain't that the truth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

The lathe is as done as it's going to get. I...

The lathe is as done as it's going to get. I threw in the towel and signed off on 'good enough' versus 'perfection'. It runs quieter and does not vibrate anymore, which were my goals. A win?
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

So close to finishing up the lathe project. A...

So close to finishing up the lathe project.
A neighbor came by after the eclipse as I was heading out to the shop and bent my ear for an hour. After he split, I assembled the pulleys on the counter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Still nothing to do with any bicycles. Hopefully...

Still nothing to do with any bicycles. Hopefully that starts to change after Tuesday's doc visit. That said, I almost finished the new counter shaft for the 90 year old lathe yesterday. I'm upgrading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I've seen that done and it's pretty cool to...

I've seen that done and it's pretty cool to watch. This crystal, which is acrylic, was a piece of cake. I probably spent more time removing the retaining ring from the gage than I did fitting the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Started on the replacement counter-shaft for the...

Started on the replacement counter-shaft for the 90 year old Craftsman lathe, on the 90 year old Craftsman lathe.
https://i.imgur.com/fO4435wl.jpg
The shaft is not perfect, but neither is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Starting a clean up on this old old Starrett dial...

Starting a clean up on this old old Starrett dial indicator set.
https://i.imgur.com/3U2VOldl.jpg
A good cleaning and a new crystal. Anything to get me out of the house yet not spend an inordinate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

We had a couple of those in the shop that...

We had a couple of those in the shop that gathered dust. We bought them for a 'one-off' machine that ended up getting parked in the weeds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

We called that a 'Torque Enhancer' in the...

We called that a 'Torque Enhancer' in the railroad industry. Using a 'cheater bar' was frowned upon by those who made up the safety rules.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Unfortunately not.

Unfortunately not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I'm still working on being able to throw a leg...

I'm still working on being able to throw a leg over in late May.
https://i.imgur.com/a0brHPdl.jpg
The cast came off and stitches came out on the 12th and back in the boot until April 9th. PT...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

https://i.imgur.com/xrm8RmTl.jpg I made...

https://i.imgur.com/xrm8RmTl.jpg

I made chips today. The tool was worn and needs to be reground. The spindle speed was also too slow, which accounts for the rough finish. The steps were just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

https://i.imgur.com/8SvZOkkl.jpg I got the new...

https://i.imgur.com/8SvZOkkl.jpg
I got the new pulley for the lathe this morning. As nothing seems to be easy with this lathe project, the threads for the new pulley set screw did not go all the way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Still no bike related stuff, but I do have a...

Still no bike related stuff, but I do have a saddle coming for the Everton next week.
I did spend more time on the 90 year old lathe after lunch today. I figured out how the overly complicated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Jeez, I hope not. The current 'Evil One' is 8...

Jeez, I hope not. The current 'Evil One' is 8 years old and not all that refined. It beats crutches, though. I need to retrain myself on it and hope to be making chips in a couple weeks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Still no C&V work, but at least I am ambulatory...

Still no C&V work, but at least I am ambulatory enough with my knee scooter to get out to the garage and phart around with the 90 year old lathe. At least for two hours at a time, anyway. That's all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Sigh. Pics as promised. ...

Sigh. Pics as promised.
https://i.imgur.com/vLVPNjEl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IFjyho2l.jpg

It's supposed to be in the seventies tomorrow. Maybe I can hobble out to the garage just to see it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Soldering together a 120VAC to 0-12VDC power...

Soldering together a 120VAC to 0-12VDC power supply kit. I need another power supply like I need another bicycle, but...as I can't do much else...

Anyway, pics later in the day because I left my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I can't get out to the Man Cave so I did a solder...

I can't get out to the Man Cave so I did a solder repair on Mrs.B's laptop on the dining room table.
https://i.imgur.com/eTf7xyRl.jpg
I replaced the charging port on the lower left of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I have a complete set of adjustable reamers from...

I have a complete set of adjustable reamers from my hot rod days and never thought once about using them for reaming a seat tube. D'oh:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I honestly didn't know there was such a thing....

I honestly didn't know there was such a thing. I've always used a wheel cylinder hone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I got wrenched on yesterday. ...

I got wrenched on yesterday.
https://i.imgur.com/KaQ8hxYl.jpg
Five screws and a plate. I have no idea how many stitches I got. I'm stuck in this soft cast for two weeks, then six to eight weeks in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Good on ya. I'm doing just that. My biggest...

Good on ya.
I'm doing just that. My biggest hunk o' iron is a 1948 DeSoto that will be passed on to one of the grandkids. Another will get the 1885 Walthem pocket watch that was my great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

You got that right. And of course, I just...

You got that right. And of course, I just re-joined a bicycle club I had belonged to in the 80s. No motorcycles or vehicles with a clutch, either. I have two of each.

There was no lecture from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Yesterday's project was to get the lathe from the...

Yesterday's project was to get the lathe from the back of my pick up and up on my workbench by myself.
I took off the motor and tail stock, which knocked off close to forty pounds, then slid it down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

This followed me home today. ...

This followed me home today.
https://i.imgur.com/5I3KDI4l.jpg
It's a 1935 or 1936 Craftsman Metalcraft lathe, probably a model 918. It looks like sin, but save for the belts, it's in great shape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

No bicycle stuff at the moment. Being locked in...

No bicycle stuff at the moment. Being locked in during the 10 day 'Ice Age' and getting Mrs.B back on her feet (doing fine,btw) produced much boredom. So, as a cure, I broke out a Russian model kit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Many thanks. This year will be our 50th...

Many thanks. This year will be our 50th anniversary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I managed to get a bit more done on the future...

I managed to get a bit more done on the future Lake Pepin Ol' Fart Scandihoovian bike.
https://i.imgur.com/eBReUMfl.jpg
I got the original fork in the mail last week and junked the headset for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

This is where I'm stopping on the Everton build...

This is where I'm stopping on the Everton build until after Christmas...unless I get bored or tired of family.
https://i.imgur.com/wwm1jLP.jpg

The rear fender looks whacko because I used the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I'd already turned the stand 90 degrees for that...

I'd already turned the stand 90 degrees for that reason. There's a nice dent in the passenger side fender from a camp stove falling off a shelf. Still sick about that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I had to get creative today to get a stubborn...

I had to get creative today to get a stubborn drive side BB cup out.
https://i.imgur.com/dCuDwr7l.jpg

That's a Suzuki GS550 transmission gear and a 3/8" bolt keeping my cup wrench on the boggered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

Well, you could look for a British car...

Well, you could look for a British car restoration place. They stock jars of Lucas Replacement Electrical Smoke. That said, it's probably either 6 volt or 12 volt Positive ground smoke that won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I have been led to believe that letting the smoke...

I have been led to believe that letting the smoke out is bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I brought home the Tunturi BSO Monday and got...

I brought home the Tunturi BSO Monday and got around to stripping it Wednesday.
https://i.imgur.com/TVSq0W0l.jpg
Boy, it's weird. One piece crank but with cast machined bearing cups. A clamp on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

The rusty Ural is back up and running. ...

The rusty Ural is back up and running.
https://i.imgur.com/U84erE3l.jpg
It fought me the entire way.

It's going to be hauling my 68 Raleigh Superbe later this afternoon to the start of an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

The cylinder heads, rings, and gaskets finally...

The cylinder heads, rings, and gaskets finally got here for the top end rebuild of my Ural engine.
https://i.imgur.com/irfO2zyl.jpg

It will be back together today. Maybe even running.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I still don't have the new parts for my Ural...

I still don't have the new parts for my Ural though I finally got a response from IMWA and my go to parts guy, so it's all on order and hopefully be here in the next ten days. In the meantime, I dug...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

I guess if it has wheels, the wrenching is never...

I guess if it has wheels, the wrenching is never ending.
https://i.imgur.com/AMCUCfrl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lw7C6Phl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/r2jV9RLl.jpg
A hot day in a slow parade. Over heated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By bikamper

That is the thing of nightmares. I often...

That is the thing of nightmares.

I often questioned the use of plastics on VAG engines. Tried to check the oil and the top of the dipstick came off. Got a new dipstick and used a pliers to get the...
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