If 36" is too wide visually, maybe adjust things inward until you get a happy medium between function and looks and trim off the excess all thread?
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BO15 WAHA-SEDB-3 (TRIKE-TOR...2nd Place)
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And there are tractors out there with adjustable wheel widths...just a related thought.
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Finally got underneath the Worksman for a few pics. It's actually a lot more simple under there than I anticipated, hope you find something useful.
Steering is done via a bar mounted to the black platform. Those two silver brackets just visible on the first image are where it mounts
Steering is done via a bar mounted to the black platform. Those two silver brackets just visible on the first image are where it mounts
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Thanks for the details! Pretty simple system. Those are made to run on level surfaces and loaded so there is general stability. With that design a swivel pivot could be incorporated.
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Planning to add some weight. Hoping the frame holds up. Some rough sketches NTS, basic starting point.
Around 10:00 am I grabbed a mask and headed to HD for a 36” axle. The parking lot was full and maybe 50 people in line waiting to get in. I watched the line for a while. Decided I didn’t want to stand in line so I left. Our Menards has started requiring masks so I’m thinking that may have increased HD traffic.
May try again later today. Family Zoom Mother’s Day conference coming up soon.
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Around 10:00 am I grabbed a mask and headed to HD for a 36” axle. The parking lot was full and maybe 50 people in line waiting to get in. I watched the line for a while. Decided I didn’t want to stand in line so I left. Our Menards has started requiring masks so I’m thinking that may have increased HD traffic.
May try again later today. Family Zoom Mother’s Day conference coming up soon.
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Yeah, I figured that you are far enough down the path that this wasn't going to change your plans. Just wanted to put the information out there in case anyone follows in your footsteps.
As for the HD lineup, maybe they were there to get masks so they could get in at Menards. Lol I'm tired of 2020. This Build Off is keeping me going.
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HD hasn’t had any masks in stock since mid March.
If the hood was going to be articulated, I’d move to class 2 and borrow the Worksman design. Thanks!
I remember a website where they sell tractor tires for wheelbarrow wheels and pedal cars. They look pretty sweet! Also possible to fit 16 inch kids bikes wheels.Looking forward to seeing this one built. Been waiting a long time for the DB hood to finally show up in a build-off,
Big knobby tires to make the front look more like the walk behind tractor?
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That cantilever bracing should work well for the tractor hood.
Maybe you should even have the bracing spread out in a V similar to Cycle Truck braces.
I love how cool and fun this looks!!!!!
Maybe you should even have the bracing spread out in a V similar to Cycle Truck braces.
I love how cool and fun this looks!!!!!
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41 degrees, rainy with some sleet. Anyway step one in fitting the hood. Two 1-1/4x1-1/4x1/8 x 36” HRS angles with wire ties. The bike, angles and wire ties were supporting the DB hood.
My fingers are numb, thought process day ahead. No heat in garage or driveway. I will need to trim the long ends a bit.
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My fingers are numb, thought process day ahead. No heat in garage or driveway. I will need to trim the long ends a bit.
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Baling wire adds to the agricultural aspects of the build. LOL
Gonna be ultra cool, frosty even, when done.
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Gonna be ultra cool, frosty even, when done.
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Guess I need to get some wire, it would be cheaper than bolts and as you say, added agricultural flair. Would also help in the area of measure twice, cut once or measure twice, drill once.
The old Motobike I used last year had some bailing wire holding the rack and basket together when I found it.
PS: think I might have some rebar ties.
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Found my old rebar tie wires and reinforced the plastic wire ties at the support angles. I’ll do a mire positive anchor system as this evolves. In looking at it wired up I see any easier way to anchor the angles than I’d previously sketched up.
I also notched the hood for the top bar location.
The angles just happen to catch the top layer of the hood at the grill. This might eliminate some of the other structure I had sketched up. Still 41 degrees and intermittent rain.
Think I need a hood ornament and a light.
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I also notched the hood for the top bar location.
The angles just happen to catch the top layer of the hood at the grill. This might eliminate some of the other structure I had sketched up. Still 41 degrees and intermittent rain.
Think I need a hood ornament and a light.
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It would probably be a good idea to slide some wedges top and/or bottom in between the frame and the rebar ties to limit any up and down play as you hit any bumps in the road.
I like KF's idea ^ . Maybe some rubber baby buggy bumpers? Tractor sized?
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Thanks.
The wire and ties are temporary as part of mock-up. Isolating material is good idea, but the final version will use some metal pieces to secure angles to the frame just short of welding, which should eliminate most vibrations. The hood will get secured to the steel under structure. The wire mounted top horizontal angles will provide the basis for the other supports/stabilizers. There may be some rattles, it is a rat rod.
Thanks, say that real fast.
I have some pond liner EPDM material that I’m thinking will provide separation of metal surfaces. Think the EPDM is 60mil.
There might be some faux springs/shocks.
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As it sits now, held in place with the temporary rebar wire and wire ties. Suppose to rain all week. Hoping to work out the understructue next. The steering spindle/struts arrived today.
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Awesome seat cover! [emoji16]
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That’s the disadvantage of using leather, so it’s a “bagger” at times. But yah those bags are cheap protection. Kinda like wearing a mask.
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