Bar Clasp
The best option so that a motorcycle’s components are always in the right place when welding is to use a motorcycle frame jig. Adding this feature is done during the fabrication of the bike’s frame. This instrument serves as the holder of the motorcycle frame’s parts during welding. It can be learned on how to build a motorcycle jig or it can be purchased at stores.
Whether a motorcycle frame jig is purchased or homemade, the most important thing to remember is that the motorcycle jig should be strong and be flexible in keeping upright the bike’s framing tubes. Remember also that the motorcycle jig is not for support to the bike’s whole frame, another welding instrument should be assembled for this function.
Here are the steps on how to make a motorcycle frame jig if decided to use a homemade one.
1. Gather and get ready two pieces of mill channels that measure five inch and made of steel. These will make up the foundation of the frame jig and where the rest of the parts will be attached.
2. Prepare two plates and build the neck post of the frame jig. Press together tightly the five-inch steel mill channels and the two plates. The neck will be made up of steel tube that is 1/8 of an inch in thickness, two inches in length and three inches in width. Take note that the neck post of the jig is capable of being adjusted in terms of length.
3. Get a rod that measures 3/4 of an inch on an axle and have it to follow all the way through the motorcycle’s frame neck.
4. In building the axle post, a steel tube that measure 1/4 of an inch in thickness, 2 inches in length and 4 inches in width is needed. Have a 3/4 inch axle that will clasp the axle plate. Spacers and shaft collars will have the axles remain firmly in place.
5. Find a 1/2 inch steel plate and a 1/2 inch square tube. Then, weld the two materials together. This step makes the plate capable to vertically move during leveling even with little adjustments. The axle posts must be able to move in all directions.
6. Find a 1 and 1/4 inch of steel stubbing. Use this in setting up the jig’s lower rails. Then, get a steel bar which measures one inch by four inches. This steel bar will become the engine bar.
7. After assembling all the components mentioned above, make use of a threaded rod that will be used in passing all the way through the channels. In keeping the bolt in place, make use of a nut and angle. Get the engine plate and lock it to the frame by adding set screws to the corners of the engine plate.
When learning on how to make a motorcycle frame jig, it is important to remember to be very accurate with its measurements. A properly measured jig means a better support for the motorcycle’s frame.
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How to work a toggle clasp?
I’m new to jewelry making (loving it though!), so I recently bought some toggle clasps. I figured, they’d make a nice piece look even more elegant, with this style. But I’m wondering, is it just me, or are toggle clasps really that hard to work? Luckily my necklace is just a cord and some beads, so the cord isn’t full and I can pull some of that through the hole. But is there an easier way? A trick to this, so if the jewelry IS full of beads? And yes, I know the bar goes through the hole by sliding it sideways, but it still won’t go through… Any help, thanks.
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I assume your just crimping. Is your wire extra stiff? The toggle should have a ring under the bar for you to crimp your wire on. You shouldn’t be crimping so close that you can’t move the wire on the ring. Then you can flatten your bar along the side of your beads and slip it into the ring and straighten. The bar crosses the ring and the jewelry will not come off by accident. I hop I explained it well enough. Please contact me if I was unclear. Let me know if you succeed.
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