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I have met a bunch of those guys and went for a job interview there (failed)- a genuinely GREAT bunch of people and even the owner is such a nice bloke- I was extremely surprised to actually be interviewed by him and basically sat there the whole time thinking about how hes the smartest person I'm ever likely to meet and IM NOT WORTHY etc. SOOO good to see that they have made this milestone as they all really really deserve it.

I highly recommend you download the video series on rebuilding rotas. I got it years back just for curiosities sake and thought it was extremely well made. Pretty sure you should pay for it but there are other ways

7" wide wheels have no place on that car

The latest optrel helmet has (I forget what they call it) automatic shade variation based on arc brightness. My current helmet senses some voodoo and doesn't even need a visible arc to darken...hold handpiece in the air Infront of helmet..click the HF start button and the helmet will darken..

Shade definitely makes a huge difference especially when you are (example) under a vehicle and there is fuck all light. The Optrel Vegaview goes down to something like a 2.5 shade and is supposed to be a delight to use (but $$) You definitely want multiple sensors above and below the screen- especially on cheaper helmets (more expensive ones have other ways of sensing the arc and can make do with less) External switches are GREAT- you will discover this as soon as you need to get ur hand up in there to flick into grind mode)

I could be mistaken but I understood split point to simply be an alternative (and often easier, imo) style of sharpening where you grind in a series of flat spots rather than a single curved face Dunno if that makes sense Edit. I just Read the article linked above- that's an information overload lol.

You would need to have a diet devoid of nuts as these could jam any valves.

You don't have to be a good welder Just a good grinder

Looks great man!

Nice man. I cut the center out of my gemini wheel and turned that into a bosskit thing.. worked well.

Hello. Cute dog! Can you redrill the bosskit you have so that it fits your nice wheel?

There are a few reasons why you guys may be having drill issues these days. Eg, today you can buy extremely powerful battery powered tools that can spin a drillbit way too quickly. You can also have the ability to buy cheap Chinese junk that probably didn't exist in the olden days. You get what you pay for! Same with taps...a $100 set that covers every size is going to be crap compared to a single $25 tap of reputable make. If all else fails then maybe you just suck at sharpening drill bits.

I want your welding table!

Had bias valve mount laser cut. Clamped it in vice and folded legs with a hammer. Drilled out holes and tapped. It fits.

Crazy. Definitely double check there isn't a bolt left in there (i have done dumber things!) and try making a better slide hammer (and a plate to attach the shaft to so that it pulls on a few studs at once.

Lunchtime today I get a call to say I need to go to work and a few minutes later I get a message to say my glass guards will be dropped off in a few hours what was my address. I completely forgot about things due to workload and 12 hours later arrive home to a pair of guards lovingly wrapped in thick sheets. This is why I love OS....There are some seriously good bastards here who insist on doing something for nothing.. it's seriously awesome and I thank you all Also... IV been zapping new steel bits into my chassis! Then bought some chromoly and weld spuds plus a bias valve

Go to SCA and have a look at the cheapies on the shelf

I went to vtnz with my Safari and they moved the VIN tag from the body to the chassis..I don't even think it cost any money.

Just put it anywhere. It's going to not suit some jobs regardless

I use this stuff, it's pretty tenacious! http://www.rvshop.co.nz/catalog/rv-accessories/hardware/general-hardware/bostik-simson-isr-70-03-elastic-adhesive

Hope you are all good. Now update the thread

Don't worry about it mate. Still cleaner than @yoeddynzs tank

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Dude that quad looks farking great! I vote roll (lol) as-is. People would pay damn good money for that bike when it's fixed (could just sell it and buy something else more fitting to a project?)

I haven't read the braking section so can't comment except to say that you will need to ensure that the pushrod can actually be removed from your master cylinder/booster/whatever. I cannot exactly remember but I'm sure on mine it's all crimped in there and the only way to remove it is complete destruction