Im getting ready to start a new project. Ill keep it quiet until i get it going and can post some build pics. Im looking for some ideas for home made frame jigs. Pictures would be great, ideas, materials etc!!
more specifically... try searching for "threads started by:" paul nealinca scootermccrad each of these guys did detailed writeups with photos, and each with different approaches. paul just kicks ass, scooter made his out of wood, and neal straightened the shit out of an original '32. yes, there are MANY more around here if you search - but those are good starting points. ...but the real tip here is to head over to the tech archive where these can also be found easily.
This is the one I used. A central spine with parallel, level cross supports. It was really quick to make and provided plenty of access around my frame. It was also on casters which I think is a must. I just cut it up when I was finished with it because it was not precious. I'll just make another one next time. Pete
Man, that's funny! In a nice way - I just finished reading the thread about the new one for Ionia, it made me feel very green with envy. At the end of the day, whatever works is the main thing and we know Striper has turned out a fantastic chassis with that simple jig.
Aw shucks! I just read that Ionia thread before I found this thread too. It was a good thing and obviously incorporates a lot more on it than mine did. Mine was not a jig as such...just a flat platform to work on. I thing you'd need to be churning out frames to justify the sort of investment those guys have in their jig. For most of us I think the 2 hour special will work fine for a one off frame build. Pete
Wow, Ionia's jig is amazing! Mine is 2"x2"x 3/16" wall tube. Iv'e got the body bolted to it right now doing the chop. The frame will be a 32, not the 'A' in the pic. Rich
How many chassis do you plan to build? Sure a jig or a table makes things easier and quicker but they're by no means necessary. A wise man once told me, no matter what you do "You're gonna have warpage..." from welding... (Thanks Jimmy White!) So even if you get the thing perfect on the table, once you take it off, you'll most likely end up with slight tweeking. So if you don't plan to build more than say a frame a year why not spend all the money for the frame table on your project? I built my frame with a cheap laser-level from Home Depot and a couple wooden saw horses... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42706&highlight=frame
yup, I built a couple with not much more than a level and wooden saw-horses. and saw horses store a lot easier too. but a nice solid flat surface to clamp to sure is nice.
Mine will be shared by several friends, and end up in a buddies new shop when it's finished. Of course maybe I should rethink my build, and do it the 'traditional way'. LOL Rich
I'll post pics of the Jig I have. I believe I am going to sell it at some point. It's hard to part with something so useful, but I never use it soo...
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