Project "Snow Drift"

[ebinmaine 70,359]

VERY nice!!

[Oldskool 6,660]

15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

VERY nice!!

Thank you. Building one is easy so to speak. Duplicating is another story and to remember to reverse it, is another.

[Tractorhead 9,087]

Curious how that beast will move, it looks real sharp.

Did you think about a ripline or emergency Switch for the Ignition or something in case you get out the Seat.

I think that issue with running Engine could be non funny.

 

[Oldskool 6,660]

7 minutes ago, Tractorhead said:

Curious how that beast will move, it looks real sharp.

Did you think about a ripline or emergency Switch for the Ignition or something in case you get out the Seat.

I think that issue with running Engine could be non funny.

 

When I wired it I kinda forgot the safety stuff. I really should add something in case I get thrown from the seat. I'm really hoping this thing just glides rite along.

[Tractorhead 9,087]

13 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

When I wired it I kinda forgot the safety stuff. I really should add something in case I get thrown from the seat. I'm really hoping this thing just glides rite along.

 

Yap, i would also see it perfectly running, but ya know...

[SylvanLakeWH 27,214]

Perhaps a dead man line like jet skis or a seat switch... with those things rolling I would have a back up... I would also put foot guards above... loose clothing or a boot gets in there you’re toast...

 

Edited January 3, 2021 by SylvanLakeWH

[Oldskool 6,660]

Just now, SylvanLakeWH said:

Perhaps a dead man line like jet skis or a seat switch... with those things rolling I would have a back up... I would also put foot guards above... loose clothing or a boot gets in there your toast...

 

I had some running boards on earlier in the build but they were mounted to high and not long enough. They will be a must along with a safety switch

[Lee1977 6,993]

4 hours ago, Oldskool said:

I had some running boards on earlier in the build but they were mounted to high and not long enough. They will be a must along with a safety switch

Spring your control levers so the go to center and stop when you turn loose of them. 

[Pullstart 64,385]

You are such a fast fabricator!

[Oldskool 6,660]

6 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Spring your control levers so the go to center and stop when you turn loose of them. 

I tried that and didnt have much luck with it. I may revisit it again.

[Oldskool 6,660]

5 hours ago, pullstart said:

You are such a fast fabricator!

Thanks. Heck I thought it was taking too long. Im actually going to try and knock the next one out quicker.

[Tractorhead 9,087]

1 hour ago, Oldskool said:

Thanks. Heck I thought it was taking too long. Im actually going to try and knock the next one out quicker.

 

Take your time, you’re not in a battle, except with yourself.

We enjoy your fabric and stay tuned what’s happen.

👍

 

[Oldskool 6,660]

Just now, Tractorhead said:

 

Take your time, you’re not in a battle, except with yourself.

We enjoy your fabric and stay tuned what’s happen.

👍

 

Actually I'm trying to get it together and work the bugs out by February at the latest. There is an annual ice fishing derby to benefit the local kids camp. I'm in hope's to take it to that. Alot of guys bring their antique snowmobiles or other odd modes of transportation. Ussually a live band and roads plowed across the pond so there is access for everyone. I'm hoping to spark more interest in the odd modes of transportation. Entertainment for the kids if fishing is slow.

[Pullstart 64,385]

Keep in mind it would be great to shake down a bit around the house before the ice...

[Pullstart 64,385]

Slow is fast.  Make it count.  Rework is harder than getting it right.  You got this!

[ebinmaine 70,359]

17 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Slow is fast.  Make it count.  Rework is harder than getting it right.

Philosophy I've had for a looong time. 

 

Take my time. Do it once. Do it RIGHT. 

 

D. I. R. T. F. T. 

 

Do. It. Right. The. First. Time. 

[Pullstart 64,385]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

 

 

D. I. R. T. F. T. 

Sounds like the words I mumble when I take a good spill...

[ebinmaine 70,359]

7 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Sounds like the words I mumble when I take a good spill...

Yeah me too. 

 

@#$_&#$_&$#@ 

[Oldskool 6,660]

28 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Keep in mind it would be great to shake down a bit around the house before the ice...

Oh for sure. I cant imagine it would load on a trailer very easy, broken

[Oldskool 6,660]

29 minutes ago, pullstart said:

Slow is fast.  Make it count.  Rework is harder than getting it right.  You got this!

I cant work any faster. Only devote more time

[Oldskool 6,660]

10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Philosophy I've had for a looong time. 

 

Take my time. Do it once. Do it RIGHT. 

 

D. I. R. T. F. T. 

 

Do. It. Right. The. First. Time. 

Sometimes my motto is....ya havent done it right till ya done it twice lol

[ebinmaine 70,359]

2 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Sometimes my motto is....ya havent done it right till ya done it

437 TIMES

I didn't indicate I always succeed at said practice. 

[Oldskool 6,660]

Second one on the bench. These 2 are waaayyyy out of whack. The center section is set but both ends aren't in the center. At least with the last one there was one end that spun true. If I get it to run true today I will be pleased.

[Lee1977 6,993]

5 hours ago, Oldskool said:

Actually I'm trying to get it together and work the bugs out by February at the latest. There is an annual ice fishing derby to benefit the local kids camp. I'm in hope's to take it to that. Alot of guys bring their antique snowmobiles or other odd modes of transportation. Ussually a live band and roads plowed across the pond so there is access for everyone. I'm hoping to spark more interest in the odd modes of transportation. Entertainment for the kids if fishing is slow.

From what I look-up they do best in wet snow, powder not so good, anybody's as to how they do on solid ice. We will want to video of how it works.

[Oldskool 6,660]

40 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

From what I look-up they do best in wet snow, powder not so good, anybody's as to how they do on solid ice. We will want to video of how it works.

It's not that often we have good bare ice. There will be video for sure. At the moment we only have 2.5in of crusty crumbly snow.