ebinmaine 67,264 #1 Posted June 29, 2019 @Mows4three @bellevillerod I'm finally getting around to putting the tie rods together for the cinnamon horse. The holes on the steering knuckles are wallowed out a bit like they are on many of our horses. I decided to go to the next size up tie rod which is 7/16. I also decided to change over to heim joints which should tighten things up. For comparison of size the stock tie rod in the picture has a .625 diameter and the new one will have an .875 diameter. Overkill? Maybe. Go big or go home. 10 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #2 Posted June 30, 2019 You fabing the tie rods, or bought them somewhere? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #3 Posted June 30, 2019 Those should do the job, Eric. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #4 Posted June 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: You fabing the tie rods, or bought them somewhere? Randy Bought, would be the closest description. Let's just say that a very nice person donated these to my cause. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #5 Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, ebinmaine said: Bought, would be the closest description. Let's just say that a very nice person donated these to my cause. With the regular sized one's I believe there is some DOM tubing just the right size to tap. Wasn't sure if these weren't the same way. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #6 Posted June 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: With the regular sized one's I believe there is some DOM tubing just the right size to tap. Wasn't sure if these weren't the same way. Randy No. These were actually solid rods to the best of my knowledge. Drilled and tapped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #7 Posted June 30, 2019 Those look like something @stevebo chews on once and awhile. Those should get the job done 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #8 Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Shynon said: Those look like something @stevebo chews on once and awhile. Those should get the job done He'd have to have some relatively tough teeth... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #9 Posted June 30, 2019 Eric, Knowing the plethora of stones, rocks and boulders you have to navigate in your neck of the woods, I applauded your effort to over-engineer a solution for the Cinnamon Steed. I want some, too! Bravo, pal. Dave 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #10 Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Mows4three said: Knowing the plethora of stones, rocks and boulders you have to navigate in your neck of the woods Exactly my thought process my friend. I was even able to correctly sharpen a drill bit this evening. I used the small grinder (scissor/knife sharpener) I had picked up last fall. First time I've tried it in practical usage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #11 Posted June 30, 2019 I'm still working on getting the hang of freehand drill bit sharpening. It's a skill that still evades me. I can get close but one side or the other is off. Maybe one of these days.... Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #12 Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Mows4three said: I'm still working on getting the hang of freehand drill bit sharpening. It's a skill that still evades me. I can get close but one side or the other is off. Maybe one of these days.... Dave Me too for the most part. I'll post a couple pics of the sharpener I got. That made a world of difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #13 Posted June 30, 2019 That's what I was planning to do when I run out of the spares I've somehow managed to collect... 😆 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,441 #14 Posted June 30, 2019 Eric I am thinking yours are woods tractors so maybe go big is not a bad idea. Maybe check your wheel bearings also. There cheap. Any clearance issue's? Enjoy the project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #15 Posted June 30, 2019 Looks good Eric . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #16 Posted June 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Any clearance issue's? No sir. Acres of space under there. I'll post more pics after installation later this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #17 Posted June 30, 2019 7 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'll post a couple pics of the sharpener I got. Grab yourself a DRILL DOCTOR . Mine has paid for itself 10 times over . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #18 Posted June 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Grab yourself a DRILL DOCTOR . Mine has paid for itself 10 times over . I've heard guys say they have had mixed results with the Drill Doctor but I'll certainly look into it. Thanks for the suggestion! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,354 #19 Posted June 30, 2019 49 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Grab yourself a DRILL DOCTOR . Mine has paid for itself 10 times over . I think I'm going to try it https://www.amazon.com/s?k=drill+doctor+500x&link_code=qs&sourceid=Mozilla-search&tag=mozilla-20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #20 Posted June 30, 2019 Nice custom mod Eric! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #21 Posted June 30, 2019 57 minutes ago, Digger 66 said: Grab yourself a DRILL DOCTOR . Mine has paid for itself 10 times over . The sharpener I have has attachments available to set angle. I may see about getting some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #22 Posted June 30, 2019 Here's a few photos from this morning. Trina painted them last night and I assembled, and installed them today. You can see an inner boot cover. Those and the heim joints came from McMaster-Carr. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #23 Posted June 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Trina painted them last night and I assembled, and installed them today. If she ever wants to visit the Heart land, she can come stay out here for a few days. Her expertise would be appreciated..... you can come too, if ya want. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,264 #24 Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, LengerichKA88 said: If she ever wants to visit the Heart land, she can come stay out here for a few days. Her expertise would be appreciated..... you can come too, if ya want. Uuuhhhh..... Thanks..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #25 Posted June 30, 2019 Love those Soft Jaws ! Where'd 'ya get 'em ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
