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Robert Adair
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Registrace 24. 10. 2011
Cool projects done in the workshop.
Lapping Carbon Fiber Head Tube Bearing Races
I got a new carbon fiber road bike frame and the headset bearings don't fit right. The races are carbon fiber and they are not flat so the bearings don't seat. In this one, I show you how to fix that and prepare your new carbon fiber frame for headset bearings. I make a lapping tool and I show how to lap the carbon fiber races so your bearings sit flat. I have the STL files on Thingaverse if you have a 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 tapered head tube.
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More rigid with epoxy and square column - drill press mill upgrades- part 1
zhlédnutí 4,3KPřed měsícem
Trying to increase the rigidity of my drill press milling machine. New epoxy granite square column for the drill press mill. In this one, I show how I made a stiff square column for my drill press mill and built a new table that rides on linear guides for the Z-axis. It's a mini knee mill. If you want to convert your drill press into a milling machine, don't miss this one. This is part one of a...
How I Drill Complex Bolt Patterns with a Jig #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 816Před 2 měsíci
In today's Not-a-"Shorts"-short, I show you have to make a jig that'll save you from screwing things up when you have complex hole patterns to drill. This really reduces the chances you'll make mistakes. Make a jig and go, provided you own a 3D printer.
Tubeless Rim Tape that Doesn't Suck! #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 2 měsíci
In today's Not a "Shorts" Short, I share an alternative to Rim Tape that is way, way better. Scotch 8898. Much better than what DT Swiss, Muckoff or Stan's will sell you. Let's stick it to big-Rim-Tape together.
Forget Plasti-Dip - Heat Shrink is Better - #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 671Před 3 měsíci
Why is Plasti Dip always dried out? - In today's Not-a-Shorts-Short, I use some 1/2" heat shrink to make new handle grips for a pair of pliers, because my Plasti-dip has dried out. Like it always does. If you run into the same problem, give heat shrink a try.
Labeling Tiny Tools to Save Your Eyeballs #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 3 měsíci
In today's Not-a-Shorts-Short, I show you one way to save your old eyeballs and label those tiny tools (so you can actually read the things). Heat shrink, a label maker and a bit of time and you won't be squinting like I do, anymore.
Filling my milling machine with epoxy sand to increase rigidity.
zhlédnutí 3KPřed 4 měsíci
I recently filled my milling machine with epoxy sand to try and improve vibration damping and rigidity. In this video, I show you how I filled the base and column with epoxy sand, what I used, and how it, how I kept the epoxy from running out and how it turned out. It wasn't quite as good as epoxy granite, but easier to make and pour. Density came out at 89 lb/ft^3 which isn't freat. I don't ge...
Disc Brakes on a 90's Bike - Converting the Frame to Hydraulic Brakes
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 5 měsíci
I recently converted my old 90's Gary Fisher mountain bike to use hydraulic disc brakes. In this video, I show you what I did to modify the steel frame to fit hydraulic brakes. We take a look at the changes needed for disc brakes and then check out the the forces a disc brake applies to a frame. This is a more in-depth video which uses some original footage from the Gravel Bike build. If you ha...
Thru Axles on a 90's Bike - Converting the Frame for Thru Axles
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I recently converted my old 90's Gary Fisher mountain bike to thru axles. In this video, I show you what I did to adapt that steel frame to use thru-axle wheels. This is a more detailed video which uses some original footage from the Gravel Bike build. If you haven't seen that video, I've added a card at the beginning of this one. I hope you enjoy.
1990's Gary Fisher Gravel Bike
zhlédnutí 320KPřed 6 měsíci
In this one, I convert a 1990's Gary Fisher into a proper gravel bike. I add hydraulic disc brakes, thru axles, drop bars and tubeless tires. It turns out amazing! If you love 90's bikes and you want to see one turned into a gravel bike, the right way, check it out. You won't be disappointed. Build Details: Frame: 1998 Gary Fisher Gitche Gumee 17" Fork: Steel, 700c, 1 1/8 straight steerer, ISO ...
Here's what a bad EGR valve sounds like (P0404)
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 7 měsíci
This is a bad EGR valve which returned a P0404 trouble code. This one is a Delphi EGR valve that is only a few months old. Really easy to tell when they fail if you have a scanner that will let you control the duty cycle. They make noise and the EGR pintle position is all over the place. Solution is to replace the EGR valve. The P0404 will clear on its own once the new valve is installed.
My kid wanted Zwift on her bike for Christmas so I built it for her
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My wife rides on Zwift. My daughter really wants to ride with her. She rides a 16" Woom bike which is WAY too small for a smart trainer. In this video, I show how to modify a smart trainer for use with her 16" wheels. This is part 1 on how to get your kids on Zwift where we look at the hardware. In part 2, I'll walk you through the software and how to get such a small bike to work with Zwift.
Holes in Plexiglass (and other plastics) Without Cracking #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 4,8KPřed 8 měsíci
In this Not-a-"Shorts" short, I show you how I make holes in plastic that won't crack. This works on any thermoplastic with good results. Mind the fumes, though.
Cracked Solder Joints or Fixing 90's Electronics
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In this one, I try to repair the electronic cruise control module from my late 90's Pontiac Montana mini van. I pull it apart, repair some solder joints, and give it a try. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
Bigger, Better, Cheaper Oil Pan #notashortsshort
zhlédnutí 512Před 8 měsíci
In this ad-free Not-a-"Shorts" Short, I give you a tip on an oil pan that is cheaper, bigger and better than what you'll get at the auto parts store. Perfect for transmission and coolant service. Or whatever, really.d
Try this Spiral Crimp Clamp Trick #notashortsshort
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Try this Spiral Crimp Clamp Trick #notashortsshort
200% More Hose Clamp #notashortsshort
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200% More Hose Clamp #notashortsshort
Easy-Peasy Custom Bent Hoses #notashortsshort
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Easy-Peasy Custom Bent Hoses #notashortsshort
Keep Your Rebuild Clean in under 30 seconds #notashortsshort
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Keep Your Rebuild Clean in under 30 seconds #notashortsshort
Fast and Cheap Seal Driver for your Input Shaft and Such #notashortsshort
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Fast and Cheap Seal Driver for your Input Shaft and Such #notashortsshort
Fake Lifters on eBay Motors. Are they all counterfeit?
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 9 měsíci
Fake Lifters on eBay Motors. Are they all counterfeit?
New VFD for a Round Column Milling Machine
zhlédnutí 10KPřed rokem
New VFD for a Round Column Milling Machine
How to Fix a Noisy Carbon Drive Belt on your New Bird E-bike
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
How to Fix a Noisy Carbon Drive Belt on your New Bird E-bike
Broken Chumba Terlingua Gravel Bike Rebuild - Cracked Frame
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Broken Chumba Terlingua Gravel Bike Rebuild - Cracked Frame
So You Over Tightened your Stem and Cracked you Carbon Fork-Here's How to Fix it!
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
So You Over Tightened your Stem and Cracked you Carbon Fork-Here's How to Fix it!
Do you ride off-pavement with these and at what psi?
I do, frequently. 50 psi, maybe a bit less.
I'm facing the same issue on the same truck right now, but the rot is far worse and i'm going to have to section in some fabricated channel somehow. You did what I was hoping to not have to. I was hoping I could chop it all out without separating the frame sections and just plate both sides and then re-attach all of the hangars and stuff... but that dang curve in the frame is the show stopper. I don't know what i'm going to do at this point. I have a great 2001 with only 75K miles on it and I hate to see it go for a parts truck, it almost hurts thinking about it. edit: By the way, that's a bang-up job man, fantastic fab work.
Amazing work and excellent video. Perfect for those of us that love bikes.
Beautiful!
When I first saw your tools I thought no way. Not for an armchair web surfer like me. Then you did the brazing bit and redeemed the whole upgrade. Sweet video.
That bike turned out great! Excellent work!
9:23 here you go ,physics enjoy everyone
Ha!
Well done!
00:40... so im installing drop bars and calling it a day... LOL
Watch the video. Much more is done. The frame is just glossy blue and not matte blue.
Bravo. Thank you for the upload. Liked and subbed.
You were funny on SNL and the Last man on Earth. Just playing a Really Nice Job on the Bike it Looks Great.
Ha, thanks!
Nice build for sure.
Thanks 👍
Wait, its 90s Gary Fisher, weren't these CrMo frames ?
So sick, love it.
Very nice tuitorial on how to remove box. Could you measure the length & width of the truck back frame so I know the measurement of the box wooden frame??
Where do you want the length to start, right behind the cab? I can measure it.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop Yes please, from right behind the cab??
1- spend days waiting to spot an ideal used frame, 2- go and buy it for 200 bucks, 3- stage it and pretend it was dumped along the street. 4-spend a fortune in parts and assemble.
5-make an interesting video that gets more than 300,000 views and earns more than $2k and have fun doing it.
Thanks, Awsome video & ill be buying an AEM guage for sure
Nice bike!😊
Did a similar project years ago. Made a complete new spindle with a MT 2 nose and drawbar. Used taper roller bearings. Made a new column with some triple wall pipe. Lots of work for mediocre results. Like someone said, it's educational.
Wow! Cool. Impressive work.
Very inspiring. Great work
Thank you for sharing your mistakes too, it's cool to see it all! There's so many stories to tell in these projects 🙏
I don't normally leave comments on videos but the alterations you made were awesome and the bike looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate it. Thank you. And thanks too for subscribing.
looks like a 1956 or later supermax , earlier bikes had cantilever rear suspension ,
Yeah, that threw me off, too. When I had the swingarm out, the lever arm for the cantilever spring was there but had been cut off with an acetylene torch. We did a lot of research and it seems this bike was modified by an NSU dealership to fit the dual seat. As part of that, they cut the cantilever arm and retrofitted the rear shocks. You can tell they are retrofitted based on the shape of the shock perch, where it attaches to the monocoque, and the ribbed bracket that supports them on the underside of the rear fender section. The dead giveway to it being an earlier bike is in brake hubs and wheels. This bike has the smaller drums with the single leading shoe. It took a look of research on it and talking with some experts overseas to determine it was a modified 1953 and not an older model.
Impressive quality of work and attention to detail. Very Inspiring but way more work than my 03 QC is worth. Your videos are very appreciated.
Shouldn't both top and bottom headset bearings be parallel? Is this fix good enough? Or, will more death occur as a result?
Re the rear brake, it may also be realigned by loosening the caliper bolts and then applying the brake whilst retightening the bolts
This is awesome. Just bought a beater SUV for my son and the rims look like they weren't cleaned for 10 years. Cant wait to clean them up. Thanks, king! 👑
it works great bringing around dirty 20 year old wheels. mine noe look respectable. good luck.
Can you post the STL somewhere?
That'd be a good idea, wouldn't it. I'll see if I can get them on Thingaverse and drop a link in the description.
Tonosho metal stamps alignment tools, you can try
Thanks!
Absolute Genius 😮
❤👍👏❤❤❤
Prob the best bike build I’ve seen in a while!
What cranks did you use? I'm looking to do a similar build but cannot find anything 2x that fits a 73mm bb without being square taper
These are IXF cranks. They have an integrated axle and use a hollow tech bottom bracket. You’ll find about a thousand different versions of the crank on Amazon. The cranks are good but the bottom bracket that comes with it isn’t sealed and won’t last long.
@@RobertAdairWorkshop i see, it's sold as mtb 1x/2x/3x. I'm guessing you mounted both chainrings in the 104bcd holes to get the right ratio Thanks!
5:30 haha loved the Subscribe edit :)
Thanks, I sent mine back.
I love the video either way great job man have me some good tips
I don't know where they get this idea of destroying beautiful classic motorcycles to turn them into bobbers, scramblers and all that kind of absurd models. These videos should have a title of "how to ruin a beautiful classic motorcycle."
I bought this bike, cut up and in pieces, from a kid in the Marines. I didn’t cut it up, I put it back together and put it on the road. Otherwise, it would have been sold for scrap.
Wow this is great! I was thinking about doing exactly this and to see that someone else has done it before me will be a great reference. Great work!
Appreciate it, thank you It was a fun and rewarding project. I'll bet yours will turn out great.
Excellent tip! I had the exact same issue and was able to fix it with your tip in 10 minutes once I received the tool. I also changed the pedals and it now runs like a charm! Thank you!
Good to hear it!
When you said lathe I didn’t rewlaize ya meant tiny toy this makes sense now . People save your money and look at auctions and buy real machines and u would be surprised what great deals u csn get at auctions
I did a lot of stuff with that lathe. Many bike parts and modifications before replacing it with a larger lathe. I cut my teeth on it and have no regrets about it. When you don't live in a city with a large industrial history (like Pitsburgh or Detroit) finding larger machines can be tough and when they do pop up, they are expensive. Some people don't have the space for a larger lathe, nor the money, and most don't even need to capabilities of a larger lathe. You should be a bit more open in your thinking about what tools people can afford and if they meet their needs. I could drive an F350 pickup, but I don't need one. So I have an old Dodge Dakota. It's kind of the same thing.
Drill presses make horrible mills if your trying to do this don’t Morse taper is not designed for lateral loads and will pop out and just end up destroying a good drill press
I'm not sure you watched the entire video. It's not a morse taper drill press anymore. I modified it to use an ER20 collet chuck. Those are rated for lateral loads. There are a lot newer videos on the topic. You should check them out if you're interested. I'd like to hear your feedback there, too.
Would be nice to hear measurements in inches or thousands so I can actually understand and fallow along . As it is it’s very frustrating
I don't recall. Did I provide the measurements in mm? I'm an engineer. We use metric measurements so it's my default. If I did, the conversion is 25.4mm to 1".
That crack is due to morons using a short expansion plug, all road bikes are using the wrong length expansion plug, it should be 10 cm long so that it supports the headset area and of course the extension should be torqued properly. You don't know if the delaminations have reached further down past that crack, so have that fork checked with ultrasound service and then do the fix if the crack is short.
I've bought new forks (from Whisky) which have shipped with those tiny 30mm compression plugs. I don't understand why they do it. The one I made is 100mm and thoroughly bonded to the inside of the fork so it provides good reinforcement. I've put 1600 miles on it and three gravel races without issue. I pulled it apart a few days ago in prep for another race on Saturday and it looks good as the day I put it in there. I'm not worried.
yo where is part 2?
Still in Adobe Premiere, unfortunately. I need to film the end of the video and the outro and its taken a back seat to this summer's bike races. Hopefully I'll get it done and out in October after the Grassroots Gravel race.
Nice build!