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« on: April 10, 2014, 02:16:19 PM » |
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Here is my rig I am using to polish my front wheel. Too redneck? Hehe Works pretty good. 
Hay  Jimmyt |
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Westsider
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2014, 02:44:21 PM » |
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I like it ,and think ill copy it!!!!!
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we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
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Grandpot
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2014, 02:49:36 PM » |
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It's not really a Redneck thing unless there is a can of PBR on your workbench.  |
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2014, 02:59:36 PM » |
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couldn't work any Ty-wraps into the design?
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 03:40:02 PM » |
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couldn't work any Ty-wraps into the design?
OR duct tape???  GOTZ ta have da duct tape!!  RIDE SAFE. |
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gordonv
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2014, 06:31:53 PM » |
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I'm more interested in the base of the axle. What/how do you have it spin on?
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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2014, 08:00:44 PM » |
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What time should I drop my bike off Jimmy? Can we do it with wheels on the bike?
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2014, 08:07:17 PM » |
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I think we're going to need some details on that! |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2014, 08:09:10 AM » |
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I think we're going to need some details on that! I took a 2X4 on it's edge and with my 7/8" wood bit drilled a hole about 2 inches down. The shoulder of the front axle is between 7/8" and 1", so I wollered (technical term) out the hole until the shoulder of the axle would just barely start. I then took my dead-blow hammer and drove the axle into the hole with the plastic end of the hammer. I clamped the 2x4 in the B&D Workmate bench and added another 2x4 to strap the drill to. I clamped both of them in the bench and tapped the 2x4 with the axle in it until the tire just touched the rubber fixture in the drill. Guys that use their drill presses to spin the tire can spin it faster, but this is what I had on hand at the time. Now to get a couple of cotton buffing wheels and some rouge.  Hay Jimmyt |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2014, 12:02:01 PM » |
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Just dont get a finger caught in that thing!
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« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2014, 12:34:16 PM » |
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Just dont get a finger caught in that thing!
Getting flashbacks to the cement mixer ? |
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« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2014, 12:40:01 PM » |
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Just dont get a finger caught in that thing!
Getting flashbacks to the cement mixer ? Not really, but an event like that sure makes one double think safety for any devise such as this  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2014, 01:14:44 PM » |
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Just dont get a finger caught in that thing!
Getting flashbacks to the cement mixer ? Not really, but an event like that sure makes one double think safety for any devise such as this |
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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2014, 02:13:24 PM » |
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 I seriously passed looking at this post because I thought it was concerning some "Polish" rig from Poland.  I didn't know what exactly, but for some reason I was thinking in terms of Polish.
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salty1
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« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2014, 04:57:28 PM » |
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So what are you using for polishing compound and how are you going to apply it? I like your wheel holding and turning device. I really was happy with what Mothers mag and aluminum polish did for my wheels. I used a power ball to apply the polish.
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« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2014, 05:07:40 PM » |
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I seriously passed looking at this post because I thought it was concerning some "Polish" rig from Poland. I didn't know what exactly, but for some reason I was thinking in terms of Polish. I hate to admit but I thought it was going to be a polock joke |
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pancho
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« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2014, 07:59:35 PM » |
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I suggest not messing with that rig when drinking!!
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« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2014, 05:44:11 AM » |
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I wish I could get it to spin a little faster. Need a little larger diameter device to spin in the drill. It really goes too slow to get hurt. Besides, you can stop the spinning if you press too hard. I started with 320 sand paper, then to 600 and then 800. They are now smooth with no machine lines. I will start with the different colors of rouge this afternoon. I am playing Vintage Baseball this morning at a heritage festival about 60 miles from here. Guess I have to ride the Wing. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2014, 05:50:57 AM » |
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I wish I could get it to spin a little faster. Need a little larger diameter device to spin in the drill. It really goes too slow to get hurt. Besides, you can stop the spinning if you press too hard. I started with 320 sand paper, then to 600 and then 800. They are now smooth with no machine lines. I will start with the different colors of rouge this afternoon. I am playing Vintage Baseball this morning at a heritage festival about 60 miles from here. Guess I have to ride the Wing. Hay Jimmyt "goes too slow to get hurt" Yeah!!! I remember thinking that about the cement mixer.......... Your devise looks safe, Id use it (maybe not saying much) so Im not criticizing, just reminding you and all of us us IT DONT TAKE MUCH, in an instant a moving part that contacts a non moving part is going to leave a mark on the non moving part............just dont let that non moving part be YOU |
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pancho
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« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2014, 06:07:09 AM » |
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"I started with 320 sand paper, then to 600 and then 800. They are now smooth with no machine lines. I will start with the different colors of rouge this afternoon."
I did that last year, but used a seven inch angle grinder with polishing wheels on it (sanded by hand),,,,, wheels came out great.... you will be proud of them. post some pictures when done.
I cleaned up my calipers and final drive and painted them flat black while I was at it, just to make the wheels look even better.
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« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2014, 07:30:01 AM » |
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Those Poles can be very resourceful. Never mind those old Polish jokes. |
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« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2014, 11:49:35 AM » |
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Here's a repost of a youtube video of a very similar idea using a HF drill press. Shows the bearing setup too.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2014, 08:47:35 PM » |
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MarkT, that is where I got the idea for my redneck rig. I just used what I had laying around. Well, I used red rouge then white on 2 different 5" wheels on my small grinder. I think it came out pretty good. I just have the other side to do then I can get the new tire mounted and put the bike back together.  Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2014, 09:27:33 PM » |
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That really looks nice Jimmy, great job.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2014, 10:19:13 AM » |
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Now I have to do the other side, hit them with the Mothers polish (power ball) and get the new tire mounted. This weather is killing me not being able to ride. I am going to try some stuff called ShineSeal to seal the finish on the wheels. I will report back as to how it protects the shine from getting dull after some time. Hay Jimmyt |
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