Recent content by Weldangrind

I used a product that is designed for removing calcium, lime and rust (quite similar to CLR, which is commonly available in Canada). I was only using the liquid to remove rust from the tank, but when I poured it out and rinsed the tank, there was no hint of gasoline vapours. I then heated the...

Brodie, that could be a fun opportunity to play with a later-model expansion chamber, to see if you can wring out a few more ponies.

That field is making me sneeze just looking at it. Love your build! Any chance you still have the Blaster swingarm?

Excellent job, sir! I appreciate the small details in your work, like the gold piping on the seat that picks up the chain, tank and side panel stripes. I also like the blacked-out forks and rims, which contrast nicely with the semi-gloss black motor.

You can always try the blood pressure cuff trick to get the dent out. They're cheap enough on eBay.

Very cool shots! You have a good eye for composition.

I like your tail light choice.

Jadus, please PM me with a price for TW200 valve inspection caps. You're right, the TW200 is largely unchanged since '87, with some notable exceptions, like deletion of the kicker, change to a disc brake on the front wheel and a more powerful stator. From a few feet away, the only difference...

Did you repurpose an existing metal cabinet for your powder coating oven? If so, that's brilliant! I'm looking forward to reading about how it works for you.

Maybe you can find a decent used wall mount fan at a thrift store.

You can bend aluminum if you anneal it first. All it takes is a propane torch and a bar of soap. Not kidding. Google it.

When you say "shape", do you mean to cut a profile, or to bend the aluminum?

That's the scariest mermaid I've ever seen. Perhaps she's better looking after a few pints.

Is the tappet chest the finned cover with the acorn nut?

The beer to garden crap ratio is unacceptable.