Fnally fixed my press today. The little stob that you press with was bending (well, actually it was a little cocked when I bought it...) and when I went to straighten it today it just popped off at the weld. Apparently, Northern Hydraulics used an HF welder to attach it. Anyway, I've been wanting to thread the tip of the stob for a long time ( to make different dies for the end of it) so I figured now was the time.
Trued up and threaded both ends with 1/2'' coarse. Female threads on top and a bolt rather than welding it back on. I can make completely different tools to press with since it's not permanently mounted. Male threads on the bottom allows me to make different dies that can changed out depending on the job.
Simple really, but I'm pretty happy about this. If nothing else, it frees up a hand by having the ability to screw a top press plate directly to the stob.
Now that is a good idea. Next you should make some dies to use it as a press break.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
The other day I had a guy trying to show me a video on his phone, it Ichiban fixing the Honda Gold Wing gas tank. This guy thought it was for real.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
Genius. Reminds me of the guy from Infinite Solutions. Ichiban for computer/tech geeks.
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
Trying to do a super basic job. A pair of ball joints on Crystal's truck. But now I need a special $120 tool ( that only fits this particular model) to reinstall the seal because the factory couldn't machine a stop-lip in the steering knuckle?
Screw that! I'll measure off the other side and make my own. Though I really don't have the time for this!
This is nothing but a way to rob professional mechanics, put the screws to diy'ers and drive up costs. Specialized, model-specific tooling for basic maintenance items should fall under monopoly laws IMO. Or maybe I'm just a little revved up. Anyway... reach over
Thought I'd let you all ! Know that Piute is back as Piute2 had a change in email bull , yahoo to gmail ,maybe some body can fix or tell, heck leave as is till ? Then would have to start fresh, still have the 1977 F2 S.S. all STK. With touring ,fairing,lowers,bags,hitch, yep everything . Will start build /teardown post later.Hello ! Thoughs I've yet to meet. 👍
There is a lot more then just the carbs missing there. TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
There is a lot more then just the carbs missing there. TOOLS
What? Just the entire electrical system? pfft...no biggie... He has the carbs. If I thought he had the wiring harness I would be tempted to hit him up.
You could just call and ask about the missing electrical parts. Those bikes are bringing big $$$$$$ now. I sold my really ragged out one a few years ago for $1,150 to a guy sight unseen.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
I heard an advertisement on the radio for gummy vitamins. Vitamins, but made like gummy bears... to be easier to ingest...for adults. Adults!
How much freaking softer are American's gonna get?
I remember being embarrassed when I was a kid and my mom bought my sister and myself Flintstone vitamins. I was like " Mooooom... I'm not a little kid. I can eat regular vitamins ". I was 5.
There are times when you must take a selfie and share what you are doing with the rest of the world.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Anyway, I've been wanting to thread the tip of the stob for a long time ( to make different dies for the end of it) so I figured now was the time.
'72 CB350 four. Pristine
