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Harris Shade 14 Welding Helmet Filter Lens Glass 2 x 4.25
Harris Shade 14 Welding Helmet Filter Lens Glass 2 x 4.25
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OXY GAS ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH CUTTING KIT FOR HARRIS
OXY GAS ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH CUTTING KIT FOR HARRIS
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OXYGEN GAS ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH WELDER CUTTING KIT FOR HARRIS (HARRIS TYPE)
OXYGEN GAS ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH WELDER CUTTING KIT FOR HARRIS (HARRIS TYPE)
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Harris Stay-Silv Brazing Alloys 28 Sticks Phosphorous/Copper Welding Silver
Harris Stay-Silv Brazing Alloys 28 Sticks Phosphorous/Copper Welding Silver
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HARRIS ACETYLENE USED WELDING CUTTING TORCH WITH 2 INCH CUTTING TIP*NO.73*WORKS*
HARRIS ACETYLENE USED WELDING CUTTING TORCH WITH 2 INCH CUTTING TIP*NO.73*WORKS*
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Small Lincoln Harris Welding Torch Cylinders Victor
Small Lincoln Harris Welding Torch Cylinders Victor
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HARRIS OXY-ACETYLENE GAUGES/REGULATORS/WELDING/CUTTING/HOT RAT ROD CUSTOM/TRUCK
HARRIS OXY-ACETYLENE GAUGES/REGULATORS/WELDING/CUTTING/HOT RAT ROD CUSTOM/TRUCK
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Harris Welding Regulator Model 92SCD Heavy Duty Large Brass w/Glass Face
Harris Welding Regulator Model 92SCD Heavy Duty Large Brass w/Glass Face
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HARRIS TYPE ACETYLENE GAS OXY CUTTING WELDING TORCH WELDER REGULATOR FOR HARRIS
HARRIS TYPE ACETYLENE GAS OXY CUTTING WELDING TORCH WELDER REGULATOR FOR HARRIS
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New Harris Type Gas Welding & Cutting Kit Oxygen Torch Acetylene Welder Tool
New Harris Type Gas Welding & Cutting Kit Oxygen Torch Acetylene Welder Tool
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4 lbs Harris Stay Silv 15% Silver Brazing Alloy Welding Rods
4 lbs Harris Stay Silv 15% Silver Brazing Alloy Welding Rods
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Victor Smith Harris Uniweld welding cutting brazing torch wrench and book lot.
Victor Smith Harris Uniweld welding cutting brazing torch wrench and book lot.
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Acetylene Cutting Welding Torch & Tip Fits Harris 18
Acetylene Cutting Welding Torch & Tip Fits Harris 18"
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Harris 356 Argon Helium Regulator Dual Flowmeter Welding Lincoln Meter
Harris 356 Argon Helium Regulator Dual Flowmeter Welding Lincoln Meter
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Oxy Gas Acetylene Welding Torch Cutting Kit For Harris 15FT Hose Brazing Solder
Oxy Gas Acetylene Welding Torch Cutting Kit For Harris 15FT Hose Brazing Solder
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Harris MIG Welding Wire E70S6 .035 Full Skid
Harris MIG Welding Wire E70S6 .035 Full Skid
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Harris Shade 14 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
Harris Shade 14 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
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HARRIS GOOSENECK WELDING BRAZING TIP 5090-9 NEW
HARRIS GOOSENECK WELDING BRAZING TIP 5090-9 NEW
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HARRIS/LINCOLN  PORT-A-TORCH WELDING AND CUTTING TORCH OUTFIT
HARRIS/LINCOLN PORT-A-TORCH WELDING AND CUTTING TORCH OUTFIT
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HARRIS WELDING SUPPLIES 355AR-58010 NSFP 355AR58010
HARRIS WELDING SUPPLIES 355AR-58010 NSFP 355AR58010
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HARRIS TYPE ACETYLENE GAS OXY CUTTING WELDING TORCH OXYGEN REGULATOR FOR HARRIS
HARRIS TYPE ACETYLENE GAS OXY CUTTING WELDING TORCH OXYGEN REGULATOR FOR HARRIS
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NIB HARRIS 1390 TORCH WELDING TIP SIZE 4N
NIB HARRIS 1390 TORCH WELDING TIP SIZE 4N
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Harris 26 Aluminum Stick Welding Electrode - 1lb Package
Harris 26 Aluminum Stick Welding Electrode - 1lb Package
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Harris Welding Helmet Clear Lens Cover 2 x 4.25 10 pk
Harris Welding Helmet Clear Lens Cover 2 x 4.25 10 pk
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Harris MIG Welding Wire E70S6 .045 Full Skid
Harris MIG Welding Wire E70S6 .045 Full Skid
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Harris Products - welding regulator model 330-500 Argon,Nitogen gas , RH
Harris Products - welding regulator model 330-500 Argon,Nitogen gas , RH
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Harris 4043 Aluminum TIG Welding Rod Wire 3 lbs. 3/32
Harris 4043 Aluminum TIG Welding Rod Wire 3 lbs. 3/32" x 36"
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Harris Calorific Gas Welding Regulator  VINTAGE (tag# 108)
Harris Calorific Gas Welding Regulator VINTAGE (tag# 108)
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Harris Shade 7 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
Harris Shade 7 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
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Harris Shade 8 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
Harris Shade 8 Welding Helmet Glass Filter Plate Lens 4.50 x 5.25
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HARRIS WELDING TORCH TIP 1390 SIZE 8 NEW 2 FOR ONE $$$
HARRIS WELDING TORCH TIP 1390 SIZE 8 NEW 2 FOR ONE $$$
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Harris Shade 10 Welding Helmet Gold Filter Plastic Lens 2 x 4.25
Harris Shade 10 Welding Helmet Gold Filter Plastic Lens 2 x 4.25
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Harris Shade 11 Welding Helmet Gold Filter Plastic Lens 2 x 4.25
Harris Shade 11 Welding Helmet Gold Filter Plastic Lens 2 x 4.25
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HARRIS ER4043 3/64
HARRIS ER4043 3/64" ALUM WELDING WIRE 16LB NEW
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NAPA WELDING TIP #83-117 SIZE #1 FLAT SEAT FITS HARRIS AND MARQUETTE
NAPA WELDING TIP #83-117 SIZE #1 FLAT SEAT FITS HARRIS AND MARQUETTE
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NEW OXY ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH CUTTING KIT FITS HARRIS
NEW OXY ACETYLENE WELDING TORCH CUTTING KIT FITS HARRIS
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NEW HARRIS .045
NEW HARRIS .045" MIG WELDER WELDING WIRE 33 LBS SPOOL REEL ER70S-6
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Welding Lot: Uniweld Regulator RV 8010, Harris Cutting Torch D-85 Calorific 72-2
Welding Lot: Uniweld Regulator RV 8010, Harris Cutting Torch D-85 Calorific 72-2
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HARRIS MODEL# 85 OXY ACETYLENE WELDING/CUTTING
HARRIS MODEL# 85 OXY ACETYLENE WELDING/CUTTING
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JW Harris 309L Bare Stainless Tig Welding Rod  1/8
JW Harris 309L Bare Stainless Tig Welding Rod 1/8" 10# Very OLD STOCK $130
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JW Harris 309L Stainless Tig Welding Rod  1/8
JW Harris 309L Stainless Tig Welding Rod 1/8" 4# Very OLD STOCK $52
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Lot of 16 Harris Welco Welding Lens Shade 12 and 5 NIB
Lot of 16 Harris Welco Welding Lens Shade 12 and 5 NIB
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Aluminum Welding Wire 5356 .030 1#   $11  Harris Welco ER5356
Aluminum Welding Wire 5356 .030 1# $11 Harris Welco ER5356
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Harris, ALUMINUM, welding wire, 5356- .035- 5pound NIB
Harris, ALUMINUM, welding wire, 5356- .035- 5pound NIB
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NEW HARRIS ALLOY MIG WELDING WIRE ER70S-6 .045
NEW HARRIS ALLOY MIG WELDING WIRE ER70S-6 .045" 11 LBS SPOOL REEL
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Harris Stainless Steel Electrode TIG Welding Rod 1/8
Harris Stainless Steel Electrode TIG Welding Rod 1/8" X 14" (20 LBS)
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Harris Welding Torch End Check Valve 88-6CVRR male / female outlet mount oxygen
Harris Welding Torch End Check Valve 88-6CVRR male / female outlet mount oxygen
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Oxygen And Acetylene Welding Kit Harris Type Welding Kit Torch Handle Oxygen Reg
Oxygen And Acetylene Welding Kit Harris Type Welding Kit Torch Handle Oxygen Reg
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Welding Regulators 3 Ea. Harris, Metalist & Modern Used
Welding Regulators 3 Ea. Harris, Metalist & Modern Used
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Genuine Harris 23A90-5 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Tip Size 5 New
Genuine Harris 23A90-5 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Tip Size 5 New
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Harris Type Acetylene Gas Oxy Welding Torch Cutting Kit Harris Type Acetylene Gas Oxy Welding Torch Cutting Kit
Sale Price: $89.99

Comes with: TORCH HANDLE · CUTTING ATTACHMENT · OXYGEN REGULATOR · ACETYLENE REGULATOR · WELDING NOZZLES(#0 #2 #4) · CUTTING NOZZLE · TWIN HOSE: 15FT X 1/4" C/W FITTINGS · TIP CLEANERS · GOGGLES · SPARK LIGHTER · MOLDED CARRYING CASE

Hot Max 24085 Size 0 23A90-0, Medium Duty Harris Style Gas Heating Tip/Nozzle for Oxy-Acetylene Hot Max 24085 Size 0 23A90-0, Medium Duty Harris Style Gas Heating Tip/Nozzle for Oxy-Acetylene
List Price: $10.99
Sale Price: $10.99

Hot Max Harris Style gas heating tip/nozzle is always a nice option for anyone with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. It can be used for most anything from heating up bolts for loosening to beating or bending flat steel. Some people try to make a cutting tip do the job of a heating tip but most generally there is not enough heat. Of course there is always the risk of blowing right through the metal with the oxygen from your cutting tip. For safety, efficiency, and many other reasons, we always recommend using the right tool for the job. Most of the heating tips that are available for cutting torches are made for use with acetylene gas.

Hot Max 24086 Size 1 23A90-1, Medium Duty Harris Style Gas Heating Tip/Nozzle for Oxy-Acetylene Hot Max 24086 Size 1 23A90-1, Medium Duty Harris Style Gas Heating Tip/Nozzle for Oxy-Acetylene
List Price: $10.99
Sale Price: $10.51

Hot Max Harris Style gas heating tip/nozzle is always a nice option for anyone with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. It can be used for most anything from heating up bolts for loosening to beating or bending flat steel. Some people try to make a cutting tip do the job of a heating tip but most generally there is not enough heat. Of course there is always the risk of blowing right through the metal with the oxygen from your cutting tip. For safety, efficiency, and many other reasons, we always recommend using the right tool for the job. Most of the heating tips that are available for cutting torches are made for use with acetylene gas.

Hot Max 22065 Medium Duty 6290-1 Harris Style Gas Cutting Tips for Oxy-Acetylene Hot Max 22065 Medium Duty 6290-1 Harris Style Gas Cutting Tips for Oxy-Acetylene
List Price: $10.89
Sale Price: $10.89

Hot Max Harris Style Gas Cutting Tips are for oxyfuel gas cutting which is defined as a group of cutting processes used to sever metals by means of the chemical reaction of oxygen with the base metal at elevated temperatures.

"Victor" Style Welding Cutting Torch Kit Acetylene Oxygen
List Price: $189.99
Sale Price: $77.64

Professional Grade Victor-Type Gas Welding and Cutting Kit - Everything You Need for Professional Welding and Cutting Results, Torch Handle, Oxygen Regulator, Acetylene Regulator, Cutting Attachment, Cutting Nozzle: No. 2, Welding Nozzles: No.0, No. 2 and No. 4, Twin Hose: 15'x 1/4"-With Solid Brass Fittings, Tip Cleaner, Goggles, Spark Lighter, Spanner Wrench, A.B.S. Storage / Carrying Case

HARRIS TYPE WELDING KIT - GAS WELDING & CUTTING HARRIS TYPE WELDING KIT - GAS WELDING & CUTTING
List Price: $169.99
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Torch handle with cutting attachment. Oxygen and acetylene regulator. Also comes with goggles and spark lighter...1pc cutting tip...1pc heating tip...1pc cleaner...1pc spark lighter...1pc welding goggles...1pc 15ft welding hose...

US Forge 08626 Harris Style 1 Acetylene Welding Nozzle US Forge 08626 Harris Style 1 Acetylene Welding Nozzle
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US Forge 08625 Harris Style 0 Acetylene Welding Nozzle US Forge 08625 Harris Style 0 Acetylene Welding Nozzle
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6290 #2 Harris Style Single Piece Acetylene Cutting Tip 6290 #2 Harris Style Single Piece Acetylene Cutting Tip
Sale Price: $12.99

RAD64003239 Features: -Price Is For One Each -Minimum Order Of 1.-Harris Style Cutting Tip. High Quality Radnor Brand..-RADNOR HARRIS REPL TIP.-High quality RADNOR brand replacement cutting tips are manufactured to fit name brand cutting attachments..-UNSPC CODE: 23271711.-Tips (Cutting) Tips Cutting welding gas equipment.-6290-2 CUTTING TIP ACETYLENE.

Harris 5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire - 16# spool Harris 5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire - 16# spool

Harris 5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire is an all position non - heat treatable MIG wire used to weld the 5XXX series alloys when 40,000 psi tensile strength is not a requirement. 5356 is a very good all purpose aluminum welding wire. It is the most widely used of all aluminum fillers metals. Common applications are welding of boats / ships, bicycles, trucks, pressure vessels and automotive parts. Qualified to AWS A5.10 ER5356. Shielding Gas: Argon 100% Argon/Helium mixes for 1 inch + thick plate Note: .030 Diameter wire is on a 12# spool Free standard ground shipping within contiguous U.S.


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Do you have old used tires sitting uselessly in your yard? Are you tired of wondering what in the world to do with them? If so, you came to the right place because this article will show you some great ideas on how to recycle old used tires that you cannot use for your car. This would include tires that are aged and worn or have had extensive repairs or patching done. If you kept them on a vehicle it would be extremely dangerous to say the least. It's time to bite the bullet, buy some new tires, and recycle the old ones.

One great way to reuse a used tire is to make a tire swing for your kids or for decoration under a tree. This is very easy to do. Just find a thick and heavy rope and tie the two ends of the rope on one side of the tire. Make sure that you tie it securely. Hang it on a sturdy and strong tree branch and voila! You now have a tire swing where your children can play.You could also paint the tire. Another way to recycle old used tires is to grow potatoes or other vegetables in them. You need four old used car tires to do this. Stack them one on top of the other. Fill the inside part with straw up to the second to the last tire. Fill the third to the last tire with soil. Plant your potato seeds in the soil. Make sure that there is enough distance between the seeds. Fill the top tire with more straw. Once the potatoes are ready, you can harvest them by removing the tires from the stack one by one.

You can also make your used tires into somewhat of a training exercise, just like you see in all the football movies where the players have to run through them during practice as fast as possible. You could also make some sort of obstacle course with the tires for yourself or for your kids. These are just a few of the ways to reuse your old tires.

CH on used tires.

Streetfighter Motorcycle Frame Designs

In the wonderful world of Fighterdom, you are only limited by your imagination. In the grand scheme of things, we are working with 3 main elements: the wheels, the engine and the seat. The way in which these elements are connected, to work as a whole, are practically limitless. Chassis design, suspension components, and body design are all key factors of what makes a motorcycle unique. Each part that is assembled with the machine not only adds in its function but also to it's style.

One thing that has always intrigued me was frame design. With out a frame we basically have a pile of random parts, but there's more to it then just a place to bolt it all together. This is the beginning and end of how well your bike is going to perform. You can put the best suspension, biggest brakes, and lightest wheels you can afford on your bike, but if the frame is weak and twitchy all those killer parts are for nothing. In the day and age we live in, it's hard to beat the quality and construction of the latest and greatest factory superbikes. Let's face it. They have the time and money to put all the R&D and design into them they want until you have a super light, super rigid frame. Now that doesn't mean we have to swear off the idea of designing our own. This is kind of the crème de la crème of building a special. A truly one off frame separates the men from the boys so to speak. For those of us with older bikes this can greatly help overall performance and handling by making the bike much more sturdy and responsive. But also on a styling note this is where you can really start laying out the look of a bike. The chopper crowd has been stretching and raking frames for decades. This was for a mater of style. But when you start building your own frame you can make it all work together. You can have the style and performance in one package.

Different Streetfighter Motorcycle Frame Designs :

Trellis Frames:

For those of you that have been around the fighter scene, you no doubt have seen the beautiful examples built by Spondon, Harris, RAU and some of the later builders such as Martek, Steelheart and PEST. The most common design of these frames is a trellis format, similar to Ducati and MV Agusta. Built from either large diameter aluminum tube or chromoly steel, they offer a very light and rigid construction, but also give the builder a range of adjustability in component placement and over all layout. Mounting points can be made to fit many different engine configurations and also allow for a range of suspension locations.  

Backbone or Cradle-Style Frame:

The next form of frame configuration is the backbone style or cradle frame. Most commonly found in older bikes and traditionally styled cruisers. RAU has adapted a version of this to act as a stressed member frame. Instead of a full cradle frame that has mounting points for the engine to sit into, they use the engine to mount the frame. This style does away with the lower frame rails. It incorporates a large diameter tube for the "backbone" and a section of down tubes to connect to the engine mounts. Honda has also adapted this style frame on their Hornet line. This setup is not only very rigid but also allows to showcase the engine. The down side is the frame has to go over the engine witch can make the bike rather tall.  

Twin-Spar or Twin-Beam Frame:

The twin spar or twin beam frame is one of the most commonly used frames among sportbikes. If you've owned a GSXR, YZF, CBR or ZX of the last 10 years you've ridden a twin spar. They are very rigid, and strong frames. They can be heavy and bulky compared to other examples but in recent years the manufacturers have come up with new technologies to help cut the weight while still maintaining the strength. Arguably not the prettiest of designs but can be made to work as eye candy if done well. Another advantage of this design is the ability to hold or hide some of your components or fluids. Case in point the Buell XB series with its fuel in frame design.

Monocoque Frame:

One of the most unique designs is the monocoque. This can be done a number of ways. A number of panels that bolt together, tubes that mount in triangulated shapes, even just bolting everything to the engine. It's a complex structural design that pulls the machine together in a very unorthodox way.

As for materials these frames can be made from, the range is also large. Steel and aluminum being the most common, although there are examples that have been made of carbon fiber, stainless steel and titanium. All these materials require a certain amount of skill to work with. Steel is probably the easiest and cheapest although is the heaviest of materials. The up side is it is the most resilient to flexing forces and if designed right can weigh in very close to an Aluminum frame. Aluminum would be next up the scale but takes more skill to work with. Welding aluminum can be tricky. It melts faster then steel and you have to have a good working knowledge of this material for it to weld right. It is very rigid and strong though and also half the weight of steel to gain the same strength. Titanium is very expensive and hard to get in large quantities but is the lightest and strongest of the more common metals. Carbon fiber is also getting harder to get and requires a totally different set of skills to work with. It also requires quite a bit to gain the same strength as the aforementioned metals. It is brittle though and has been known to shatter under the right forces.

So how do we lay all this out and make it work? Well, like I said earlier, that's what you have to figure out. I will say this. Start drawing lines from the steering head to the swingarm pivot and go from there. Look at some new bikes and how they are laid out. Specifically, look at there mounting points; steering, engine and rear end. Break out your imaginary pen, A.K.A. your finger, and start drawing lines from one point to another. I'm interested in what you'll come up with. There's a lot more to this as well, such as component positioning, center of gravity, rake, trail ride height etc., but we will attack these issues another time!

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How do you weld using an oxy-actel- torch?

it says you can cut, weld or braze with it.. its a harris kit

The Oxy-Acetylene torch is a wonderful tool for metalworking. I use mine constantly, and love it. To be without it, would rob me of what has become a necessary tool for my job. However...it has its limitations, and its quirks. What it can do:

- Cut ferrous metals. Iron and steel can be cut easily. It won't cut aluminum or brass, and really doesn't work on stainless, either. Make sure you use the correct tip for the thickness you are cutting. The kit will only come with one or two...there are probably a dozen you can buy. Torch cutting is smokey, and messy...but it's portable (no electricity needed) and powerful. I just cut some 1/2" thick plate with my torch, in order to make a leg vise stand.

- It can braze and solder, which allows you to join dissimilar metals, or saves you the hassle of burning up thinner metals by trying to weld them. It's great for fixing cast iron.

- It can heat things. It is VERY handy to just grab the torch, and heat up something you want to bend (or straighten). Nothing beats it for freeing up rusted nuts or parts. I use it all the time to anneal sheat metal that I hammer. It's also great for wrapping wire or bands around other metal pieces for decorative purposes.

- It does weld, very well actually. In fact, it can be used to weld steel AND aluminum AND stainless. The use of flux is needed for AL and SS. Tip size = heat, so you really should pay attention to the recommendations made by the manufacturer as to which tip for which thickness. My torch came with 2 or 3 tips...and I've since bought 2 more to supplement those, when I needed more or less heat.

- It also welds without the need for electricity...so if your shop does not have 220 for a welder, you can still weld. It also costs less, especially considering all it can do.

What it won't do:

- anything quickly. Torch welding is much tougher to learn than MIG or STICK. Well, to do it PROPERLY is more difficult, I should say. Like any method, it takes less skill to make a "pretty" bead, than it does to make a good one with 100% penetration.

The torch requires you to heat your base metal up, and make a moleten puddle. Then you add your filler metal manually, while manipulating the torch at the same time.

Compared to MIG or STICK, it is a slow process. It's the same basic welding method used when TIG welding, but it uses fuel gas, not electric current, to produce the heat. This is why people who are good, practiced torch welders, usually can become good TIG welders in short order.

But what a lot of heat it creates. Compared to the TIG's laser-precise heat zone, the torch is like Napalm. I don't mean heat for YOU, I mean it really heats up the metal, which makes distortion a bigger issue.

This is where you must decide what it is you want from the tool. I recently started up my own metal sculpture studio...and needed to make lots of tables, stands, and tools. I also needed to weld up bases and frames for my sheet metal sculpture. There's no way I would want to do that with a gas torch. It's too slow, and very inconvenient. I bought a MIG welder, because it's faster and so much easier.

For welding, I use the torch for sheet metal only...and seldom go past 14 gauge. Since I work mostly in steel, I find the torch's welds to be vastly superior to any MIG welds on sheet. With the torch, the extra heat makes the welds malleable, rather than brittle like the MIG. Plus, I'm in control of penetration and filler amount, and can make a very flat bead, which makes clean up much easier. It works very well on Aluminum, too.

It all depends upon what you need. Even though I have a MIG, I would be lost without a torch FOR WHAT I DO. If you do not need to cut steel, braze, or heat things...and just want to weld...I would recommend thinking long and hard about the type of welding you'll be doing...before going with a torch. This is true of the torch itself. I knew I'd be working with sheet most of all, so I selected the SMITH aircraft torch (AW series, in the Cavalier set). It will only heat/weld so high...but it's small size makes it easier to handle on precise work.

Also, when torch welding, you can choose from a wide array of proper filler metals. You can use the same ones that TIG welders use. For mild steel, I use RG45 filler in 1/16 diameter, 3' rods. Unless you know the precise metalurgical content of your filler, you are taking a gamble that it will hold.

Northern Tool has a great video for a beginner torch welder, that covers setup, turning it on and off, and basic welding of steel. Also, Kent White is a huge proponent of the gas torch, and his FAQ section is worth a look.

Good Luck.

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