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  • HipMFH
    HipMFH
    HipMF
    wrote on last edited by
    #4096

    Still kind of pricey, but at least it has an engine...?

    http://www.bikeberry.com/motoped-pro-49cc-4-stroke-gas-powered-moped.html?keyword=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAjw4IjKBRDr6p752cCUm3kSJAC-eqRtdBrtEr2EXB8gxbTuCOeoPGy98D9H-Lk8e0TisihXxhoC57Dw_wcB

    Not sure how I feel about this...

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    • JeffJ
      JeffJ
      Jeff
      wrote on last edited by
      #4097

      That is an odd looking creation. That would take mountain biking to the next level.

      1976 530i e12
      1990 325ix e30
      1992 325i e36
      1995 740il e38
      2001 330xi e46
      ^More to come :)

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      • HipMFH
        HipMFH
        HipMF
        wrote on last edited by
        #4098

        I think it would be way too heavy and cumbersome to deal with actual mountain bike trails, not to mention really bad etiquette. I like the idea of having a super-light "moped" with full-size wheels and a riding position that's more motorcycle than scooter, but I doubt this thing is actually street legal, so.... I guess that makes it pretty much useless...? dunno.

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
          wrote on last edited by
          #4099

          I've seen those before in Marquette, they are funny but I don't know what you would do with it. It is not allowed on the trails, it isn't road legal, and it isn't a dirt bike. You are restricted to dirt bike trails so getting a dirt bike would only make sense.

          ...

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          • HipMFH
            HipMFH
            HipMF
            wrote on last edited by
            #4100

            Finally got the software for the router on Thursday.

            First project finished. A Hoffmeister kink inspired paper towel holder.

            IMG20170618095251zpskuxpbyhm.jpg

            I'm still on the learning curve with the machine, but it seems to work alright. Not as precise as I would like for routing, but better than the poorly-setup Shopbot machine they had at FVTC.

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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
              wrote on last edited by
              #4101

              That's cooler than I could ever imagine a paper towel holder looking.

              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
              95 325is *sold*
              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

              BMWCCA #473306

              Instagram @patsbimmer1

              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #4102

                Hell yeah

                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #4103

                  HipMF said:

                  I think it would be way too heavy and cumbersome to deal with actual mountain bike trails, not to mention really bad etiquette. I like the idea of having a super-light "moped" with full-size wheels and a riding position that's more motorcycle than scooter, but I doubt this thing is actually street legal, so.... I guess that makes it pretty much useless...? dunno.

                  Pedal it around as a bike. Win.

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #4104

                    Stockeys is being sold and everything is being auctioned: https://grafeauction.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=128919#Top

                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                    • JeffJ
                      JeffJ
                      Jeff
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #4105

                      Well I joined snap in the compression loss game now4a86d8f522658fc986a37343250d5639.jpg

                      1976 530i e12
                      1990 325ix e30
                      1992 325i e36
                      1995 740il e38
                      2001 330xi e46
                      ^More to come :)

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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #4106

                        Jeff said:

                        Well I joined snap in the compression loss game now4a86d8f522658fc986a37343250d5639.jpg

                        Wait for it......

                        13f3ba4513a52b00de88af58d379be0a.png

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #4107

                          Something tells me that I shouldn't check the compression on my engine. It's probably from Jeff and Snap....

                          ...

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                          • JeffJ
                            JeffJ
                            Jeff
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #4108

                            GunMetalGrey said:

                            Something tells me that I shouldn't check the compression on my engine. It's probably from Jeff and Snap....

                            I wouldn't, I'll never do another check again. I will just listen to the Subaru engine that someone swapped in. Plus who needs mosquitos anyway??

                            1976 530i e12
                            1990 325ix e30
                            1992 325i e36
                            1995 740il e38
                            2001 330xi e46
                            ^More to come :)

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                            • HipMFH
                              HipMFH
                              HipMF
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #4109

                              Beating up on the CAM software. It took about 8 minutes to generate the toolpaths for this. Part is 24" square. Bit is a 1/32" end mill. Estimated run time on the machine is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

                              burnlabzpshttyldb3.png

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                              • B
                                B
                                B C
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #4110

                                Holy carp. Is it G-code? I hate G-code

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                                • HipMFH
                                  HipMFH
                                  HipMF
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #4111

                                  I'm using Vectric VCarve Pro. It has some rudimentary drawing/CAD abilities (which are terrible IMO), but it's main purpose (IMO) is to take whatever files you import into it and create toolpaths (in this case G code).

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                                  • HipMFH
                                    HipMFH
                                    HipMF
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #4112

                                    g-code file is 5.81MB and 261954 lines long 😁

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                                    • JeffJ
                                      JeffJ
                                      Jeff
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #4113

                                      That kind of feeds and speeds are you using? What bit and depth of cut?

                                      1976 530i e12
                                      1990 325ix e30
                                      1992 325i e36
                                      1995 740il e38
                                      2001 330xi e46
                                      ^More to come :)

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #4114

                                        I left it at the default 100 in/min. Cut depth was .025" per pass x2 for a total depth of .050"

                                        I haven't done much research on feeds and speeds yet, just kind of winging it at the moment. I have a feeling the estimated time is really optimistic because the acceleration of the machine is pretty slow. I'll have to look in to that at some point...

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                                        • JeffJ
                                          JeffJ
                                          Jeff
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #4115

                                          What is the cutter you are using? Flute count, coating, flute length and overall length? do you have a link to it? Also what is the max rpm that you have? Type of wood? Soft hard plywood?

                                          1976 530i e12
                                          1990 325ix e30
                                          1992 325i e36
                                          1995 740il e38
                                          2001 330xi e46
                                          ^More to come :)

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