1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

I have no idea what you are trying to show us in these pictures.

 

I enjoyed all calculus 1,2, and 3. Be ready cuz Calculus 2 and 3 are not easy. Practice, practice your math, work on derivatives/integrals. Differential Equations is even tougher, I remember it being heavy on integration (I’m not sure if it’s required for Electrical Engineers tho)

 

So my kids are heavy. I got a bunch of flats with the old tires. I upgraded to 3” wide e-bike tires. They ride higher, more ground clearance, and so far no flats. Stoked there.

But the frame itself, it flexes a lot with 150+ pounds in it. With road / sidewalk camber it pulls hard to the right most of the time. A stiffer frame at those rear joints seems like it’d alleviate a bunch of that. Right now it flexes and then the tires lean and the whole thing pulls. At least I’m getting a good upper body workout.

The intent is to somehow add more significant bracing. So those corners are fixed. Even on a slight angle of the surface.

 

Weld some 1/8" flat bar across them if they don't move.

 

Yeah, that’s what I think I’d like to do, only I have never welded and own no welding equipment. Seems like it might be worth doing though, to extend the useful lifespan of this rig.

 

Alright so I didn’t think that one through. Went to put my spare tire under the truck. Bought a 5th 285/75/16 and it touches the exhaust on both sides of the tire. Stupid freakin duals.

 

This is exactly what I was going to recommend - basically between the span where the zip ties are, just long enough to hold the outer verticals in/out enough the tires aren't pulling.

Outside of that, the only thing I can think to do would be beefing up the axle with more stout solid rod so there's not chance for it to flex.

You're not going to be able to weld that. The metal they used - I'd be shocked if it was steel - but either way it's so thin you'd blow right through it trying to weld anything significant onto it. I doubt it's even 20ga steel tubing.

 

Pot metal

 

Yes, those happen to be two favorite past-times of some members here.

What were we talking about again?

Oh yeah. I'm curious if there's any adjustability for the three different color items highlighted here.

Those red triangles, any ability to adjust that piece, rotate the far right rivet upward, rotating the triangle inner points up?

The green bar, any way to (a) adjust which notch it's in to adjust the geometry of things or (b) shorten or lengthen it so it adds positive camber?

The orange threaded bar, any adjustment here that could improve the situation?

 

Ah yes those. The guys at my dads work have those. Not opposed to them, just not sure my breaker and torque will fit in those.

 

Backpack could be the move, only thing that I dont like about backpacks is that torque wrench and breaker love to slide around and pull the zipper down. You guys have any links?

 

You're one short.....

 

I mean, I was missing that one, but this is the lunch table thread, so ... (this stuff is a putrid excuse for jerky I'd never touch, FWIW)

 

Guess I forgot this one too.

 

So I think this is the one I have for work, I like it a lot better than my Klein one at home
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264285228229


This is the Klein one which works too.

$100 Klein Tools 55421BP-14 Tool Bag Backpack, Heavy Duty Tradesman Pro Tool Organizer / Tool Carrier with 39 Pockets and Molded Base, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Electrician-Tradesman-Klein-Tools-55421BP-14/dp/B00MK9UY0A?hvadid=309763890402&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16045520749225410131&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030244&hvtargid=pla-433110105094

Both of them have pretty good zippers that take some force to get them open, which can be a good thing in your case maybe.

 

Lol. I get it.

 

Watch out we got a funny guy

 

Yup, DE is on the list too. I'm pretty sure an electrical engineer degree comes with a math degree too. Or at least it should...

 

And a Minor in BS

 

Oh, I've got my doctorate in that. I'm a service tech, remember?

 

That’s pretty expensive for the Milwaukee one. Shouldn’t be more than 90.00 or so. I’ve got one in my garage that I should actually use at some point.

Price is slightly high on the Klein one.

 

Posting this here so I can watch without ads
https://youtu.be/zeT6LspPPFQ

 

They make 3-on-the-tree much worse than it actually is. But the rest of this, I confirm, is appropriately told.

 

@Tundra2 the narrator of that video sounds like a youthful version of Steven Jesse Bernstein.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEuTKPzc5qo

 

Nice! My boss headed to overland west and I'm sure all I'll get brought back is a project before overland east
I've never used my stretchy strap. They look awesome though.

 

Haha how nice of him!
My buddy who went said it was absolutely insane with cool rigs, 50% of them he had never even seen before!
I’ve used my arb strap but not for a snatch, just to get a little help up a hill. But it’s nice knowing you won’t rip your frame off from a little tug.