The custom fabrication thread! (Post pics of stuff you have made)
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im sure you could build a nice piece of kit to bend long pieces.
its 3 wheels, with a bottle jack on the middle one and a large wheel on another as a handle.
I will see if I can find a picture... should be able to build the roller for ~$50 plus bottle jack.
its 3 wheels, with a bottle jack on the middle one and a large wheel on another as a handle.
I will see if I can find a picture... should be able to build the roller for ~$50 plus bottle jack.
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that wont have a smooth arch, if you can live with that.
Also, learning to weld is good, but your going to pull your hair out trying to weld that much.
3 or 4 mitres for a half octagon type shape might be a compromise.
Also, learning to weld is good, but your going to pull your hair out trying to weld that much.
3 or 4 mitres for a half octagon type shape might be a compromise.
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Built my first welding table. I will make a bigger beefer one eventually.
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Also started on my racing sim setup. I got the bottom frame built so far. Tomorrow I will run and pick up more metal and then hopefully start building the mount for the steering wheel and shifter.
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Also started on my racing sim setup. I got the bottom frame built so far. Tomorrow I will run and pick up more metal and then hopefully start building the mount for the steering wheel and shifter.
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for your next iteration, buy a tube bender and build the whole thing out of 2 bent pieces of metal with just a few cross pieces.
haha no kill like overkill.
Looks cool. Im not a gamer, but I can appreciate the effort for this having used an old Logitech wheel on playstation where you had to use your legs to hold the wheel in your lap.
haha no kill like overkill.
Looks cool. Im not a gamer, but I can appreciate the effort for this having used an old Logitech wheel on playstation where you had to use your legs to hold the wheel in your lap.
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The frame for the rig is made out of 1"x1" 16gauge square tubing. The back bars that hold up the steering wheel are welded on 3 out of the 4 sides. When putting pressure on the steering wheel there is a little flex. I want to add in some sort of bracing, but I don't want to take of any space for leg room. While I could sit comfortably in it with sides holding up the steering wheel, I would like some of my bigger friends to also be able to sit in and fit in. I think I may try to put triangle brace on it and see how that works.
Does anyone have any suggestions for where to put the shifter? I am torn if I want it same level as steering wheel being directly to the right, or a little lower sitting.
Does anyone have any suggestions for where to put the shifter? I am torn if I want it same level as steering wheel being directly to the right, or a little lower sitting.