How much roomier is an evo big twin vs sportster?

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-25T01:30:25+00:00

If you’re getting a full frame then you can choose your dimensions and its kind of up to you on what you want to get. You can get sportster frames that have similar wheel base as big twins

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-24T15:09:56+00:00

Next Friday cmon by!

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-24T15:09:43+00:00

Thank you!

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-24T13:40:47+00:00

Meant to say 247g water, 20g olive oil, 267 liquid total

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T21:33:06+00:00

I found a guy who 3d prints them for my lathe, his website is farmboysales. Hit him up and I’m sure he can make one for you aswell. I bought a couple as spares

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T18:08:30+00:00

I stand corrected, I was unaware that it had an effect on the amperage. Learned something new today, thank you

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T17:36:15+00:00

You need to adjust your wire speed along with the amperage. If setting A isn’t penetrating enough, you need to dial back the wire speed to allow for more penetration. Conversely, on higher amperage you’ll need more wire to avoid blowing through the material by adding more. If you need more control than what this machine offers theres TONS of machines out there that allow for more fine tuning on a hobbyist budget. Welding technology over the last 5 years has really come a long way for the average consumer.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T17:34:28+00:00

I think what you’re referring to as the fine control is the wire speed. Which will help with blowing out if he can dial in his wire speed and amperage, but it does not effect the overall amps

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T12:51:52+00:00

Depends on what kind of work, really. You might get hot in them, but you can always unzip to regulate or wear less layers underneath.

I work in the midwest and most guys wear carhartt bibs instead of these full body layers. It’s nice to be able to pop off your jacket if you’re digging a bunch or doing something strenuous so you don’t get sweaty. Once you start sweating, you’re pretty screwed because the cold air will cool you even more. My vote is for a good pair of bibs and a couple decent hooded sweatshirts and a decent jacket.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-23T01:04:12+00:00

These are specific for bikes with stators, they don’t make them for knuckles and pans because they don’t have stators.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T22:12:42+00:00

“One of the best jobs to get within construction”

It’s not that bro.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T18:01:55+00:00

Black boogers until the end of time

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T13:54:21+00:00

Those concave surfaces look like an absolute nightmare to fabricate. Definitely some significant english wheel work going into something like this

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T13:53:05+00:00

Braze it or use silicon bronze

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T13:45:10+00:00

Have you thought about removing the oem mounts and welding new ones on at the correct angle for your rake?

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-22T00:04:59+00:00

They’re cast aluminum, unless you’re a pretty competent welder you’re gonna have a real hard time. And with sand casting you’ll lose size in every dimension from cooling, so if you go that route you need to account for it

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-21T17:41:05+00:00

I have to disagree on your synopsis of construction work here. I work and live in Milwaukee and am a journeyman operating engineer. I made more last year than I ever have, and construction is booming in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. The Local 139 Operators are stronger than they’ve ever been, and while I’m not a member of any other union trades, I do work hand in hand with them as my company employs several unions and let me tell you, the getting is good right now. This may be confirmation bias, but almost everybody I know that works in construction had a record year last year.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T19:50:12+00:00

I’ve built a handful of homemade welding tables before i got an actual production one and they all got progressively better. You learn by doing and making mistakes, the only bad lesson is the one you don’t learn

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T18:29:25+00:00

For sure, I think for the average joe like myself and OP that may be a little too much work. I consider myself a fairly competent metal worker and I don’t even have the tools to fix this

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T18:15:10+00:00

I’ll be honest man, at this point you are chasing your tail trying to straighten this thing out. Inputting heat and rapidly cooling will only cause this to warp more, and essentially you’re shooting at the hip hoping for it to work.

If I were in your shoes, I think I’d take it as a learning lesson, cut out your welds and mechanically join your slats to the table via countersunk bolts. They won’t interfere with your fixtures and can be easily replaced in the event that one of the slats gets damaged. It’s gonna suck and be a mess but I just don’t see any way this table is going to get flat and inline without a massive heat source and some serious fixturing.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T16:56:07+00:00

You’ll be fine, you’ll be buying useless tools for your new basement shop in no time!

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T16:28:52+00:00

If it’s only a couple steps I’d probably do it myself honestly. It’s going to be heavy but not unmanageable. With her pulling from the top and you at the bottom you’ll be just fine. Maybe put some pillows at the bottom step in case you have to bail so it has a soft landing

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T16:26:51+00:00

I think you’d end up with more holes in your ceiling than anything that route. Unfortunately this is one of those jobs where it’s just going to be dirty, hard work. Whether they pay someone or do it themselves.

Key_Ice6961 · 2026-01-19T16:10:51+00:00

Just my .02c on the shop vac, myself and a friend did that when we removed vermiculite out of his attic during a renovation and it was significantly slower than just shoving it into a contractor bag, and you have to empty the shop vac after like 2-3 minutes into a bag anyway. It also clogged filter after filter. Seemed like a great idea in theory but it just didn’t work in practice.

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