Ed's 'StreetRunner' Quad Build

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Have you lubed it? It may also be a bent cutting pin - they are a consumable.
Lubed...Yes. Both inside and on the shaft, just before using.
Bent .....Maybe, but it runs at full rpm when not cutting.

Does it jamb with a nibbled piece in it?
If you mean is there a piece stuck in the cutting head.....no.
It stops and I have to pull back on the nibbler to free it from the jamb. Just as the instructions say, to do.
But when I try it again, it will only cut two nibbles and stops again.

Maybe the pin cutting edge has dulled already. I've cut an estimated 10 feet with it.
If the pin is dull this quick, it will take a boat load of pins, to do simple projects.
It didn't come with an extra pin, so I'll have to get some, and see if that is the reason its stopping.

Thanks for the input guy's.
 
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Sounds like, for whatever reason, it is finding each nibble a little too hard. Either it is blunt or the motor isn't getting enough grunt to make it work. One would imagine that if it was bluntness, the fault would have gradually got worse in use. Still under warranty?
 
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Sounds like, for whatever reason, it is finding each nibble a little too hard. Either it is blunt or the motor isn't getting enough grunt to make it work. One would imagine that if it was bluntness, the fault would have gradually got worse in use. Still under warranty?
My thoughts as well.
It worked great for the first piece, but doesn't want to work anymore. ??????
It is supposed to be able to cut through 16 gauge. I'm only using 20 gauge, so it should work with that.

Out of 90 day store warranty, by 7 days. It was pretty cheap anyway, so I guess I got what I paid for.
I've been looking for replacement cutters, but haven't had much luck.
In fact I can't seem to locate ANY parts for the Central Pneumatic nibblers.

It really was just an experiment with a tool I had never used, so the money spent was for 'educational materials'.
And I can't really see any great need for it anyway. The grinder cutting discs are much faster and a lot cleaner than all those horse shoe chips.

Besides, I was able to complete the cut outs for the top pieces with my grinder, so no harm done.
I keep all of my worn down cutting discs, and have various sizes, so I can cut some pretty small radiuses.
 
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there's the problem aKA Central Pneumatic = harbor freight
 
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there's the problem aKA Central Pneumatic = harbor freight
I tend to agree. But they have recently been upgrading their product lines.
If I buy one of their really cheap brands, I consider it a 'throw away tool', and accept it's possible limitations.

In this case, I'm interested in the 'why' it isn't working.
It runs strong, accept the point of cutting. Which wasn't the case when I first started using it.

Further investigation, 🧐 may reveal the secret.....if not....bye bye nibbler.
 
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It's raining and pretty 'cool'.
Not freezing cold, but enough so one doesn't want to be out in it for a long time.
Tried heating the shop yesterday with the propane heater.
But for some reason the fumes were worse than in the past.

So I had to open up the shop, (thus cooling it back down), just to work on the panel.
Anyway, today I'm getting a bit of cabin fever, so decided to take on the cold, and work on welding up the side panel.
I put down 68 +/- tack welds



Thought I might work from the inside out.
Not sure why, just seemed like I ought to do it.
Less grinding of the edges .



My hands were feeling the cold, so there remains a few more tacks to go down.
Overall, I'm really pleased how it is coming along.
There should be little body filler needed, to finish off the corners throughout.

 
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SNOW ! ....What snow ?

I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday.
Now to bring in the new year, and hopefully wondrous new things with it.

It was supposed to rain and snow here today. Well just the opposite has happened.
The temperature was a refreshing +/- 50 F and overcast.

I took advantage of the mild weather, and got my propane refilled, and set it going in the shop.

Set up outside, to cut the left side panel, and another cross member for the back.
So, as you can see, I've got the left panel tacked in.




Added another cross member, which will change the rear design only slightly.
Instead of all wood panel in the back, I'm going with a 'half' panel.
The bottom will now be sheet metal.

Reason? Because I want too ! No really, I want to bring the color of the sides, around to the back.



Something like this

 
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Another nice day. Still around 50 ish (F). But no wind, so outside work doable.

On this last day of 2019, I hoped to get in some more work.
Had to go buy another 20' stick of 1x1x.060. ($13.92 USD)

Here I've started working on the base frame for the bench seat.
This shot shows how much of a decline the frame has, compared to the seat frame,
which is almost at level



I'm changing the design, of the body base frame. I spent considerable time, 'staring' at this part of the frame,
while envisioning the seat (and) where the motor and batteries will go.
I decided it really wasn't of any use, to the design or the structure.

So the part marked in red is going to be removed, and will be replaced with a flat front.



The next two shots, show what area is available for motor, batteries, brake discs, etc.



I think I need to get the power and brake parts, before I go much further in that area.
I need to know what bracing/brackets will be needed, and where/how they will be attached.



That's it for this year.
Everyone be safe, while you enjoy bringing in the new year.....I'll be going to bed !...Zzzzzzzzz
 
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And we begin 'A New'.

OK ! Got this out of the way early. Now I don't have to worry when I'm going to hurt myself.....NOT!
Picked up my grinder, and started it, not realizing my fingers were too close to the disc.
I must say though, at my age, my reflexes are still working quite well.



Anyway, on about the build.

Another great day for working outside. Had a lot of cutting and grinding to do, so outside it went.
Tried cutting the front of the frame off, but ran into the frame below.
Six bolts at present are all that hold the body to the frame, so off they came, and I took the body off the chassis.



I took this opportunity to weigh the body...at 85 pounds, it's more than I quess-timated.
I was thinking more in the 50 pounds range.



Cutting off the angled frame pieces, left the ends open, so while cutting the new cross piece,
I left a tab on each end to cover the exposed ends.




All welded in, and ground smooth. This will greatly improve the look.
Especially when it comes time to put down the floor boards.




Just some more perspective pics with new body paneling.
Also took the opportunity, to grind down all the 'cosmetic' welds.



The wood blocks are a 'placement' jig for the sheet metal going across the front.




 
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Many in years past are reported to have recorded their achievements with notches in the butt of their pistols, etc. If you don't have one, a finger or a hand is the easiest thing to get to. Probably easier to put up with than one in the butt anyway. Ouch!
 
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No Power Tools Today

I guess I must have tweaked my back yesterday. Have sore back muscles.

I thought why waste the day, with out some progress.
Out came the camera, and a few pictures later, I have more perspectives to help keep on track.

Trying out the new seat platform.
A +/- 3-4 " of seat cushion depth.





 
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Master of illusion. No doubt you are going to stump the best of them.
I'm going through all the older posts/replies, just to refresh my memory, of the great ideas everyone has sent in.

Just had to comment on this one.

Maybe I should change the name from StreetRunner, to ILLUSION , or ILUZION
Seems to fit, the whole intent of the project.

OR, the license plate from MY T CUL, to ILUZION

Anyway, I will throw the name into the hat, for later consideration.

Weight Update

Back in August, post #148, the weight was +/- 110 pounds.
The weight at this point of the body is 85 pounds.
My goal then was to remain under 200 pounds.

Total to this point 195 pounds. YUP I'm under 200 pounds,.........but it's NOT FINISHED !

New weight goal...stay under 300 pounds or 400, or maybe even 500. ..... Get the idea here ?
Just build it, and obtain power enough to make it move.
 
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My cozy little nook in the corner!
Wow, seeing you sitting in it really puts into perspective how big this thing really is!
I need to save up some money so I can make a trip to CA, just to SEE this thing when it's done! ;)
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You may not have to travel all the way. I think it will stand out on the horizon for a fair distance. Maybe someone one will hoist it up on a high pedestal as an example of "Don't let it it beat you" or "Persistence and Dedication will get you there", something.

I'm looking forward to the video of it serving its master.
 
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