Huffy Davidson WLA Build

Just recently treated myself to one of those 'leccy powerfiles aka mini belt sander. Looked around on eBay and bought the one which came with 40 x different grit belts for the same price some sellers were asking for the file and ONE belt. Fantastic deal. And a real time-saver compared to hand filing. Recommended.
 
Two endorsements back to back for a electric version of a Dyna File
Use only Norton abrasives. MSC is a likely source.
Sanding Belt Replacement Belt Size: 1/2" x 18-1/4", or 1/2 x 18 should work.
60grit hogging,120.220 and 320 grit will reduce and produce better grades of finish. The higher grades as the grit breaks down enter the realm of polish.
But, Norton USA gives the best reliable abrasive products. Fifty years in the trade, has made me particular about what I use.
Tom
 
When I was looking the Wen sander over this morning I found out it has an adjustable speed control. Nice to have when your trying to tickle up a spot that you shouldn't be sticking the belt into. With the belt running at a fast rate it can get interesting in a hurry where as a slow speed gives you better control and less chance of kick back or binding.

The belts are Norton. I have always had luck with the brand myself.

Steve.
 
Some nice homemade belt sanders have been made powered by air die grinders and such. I can't remember what it's name but there is a conical drill attachment made with overlapping sandpaper that works good for smoothing fillet brazing on tubing, it gets the tight areas and you can lay it down and rotate the conical drum around the joint.
 
Just need to cut the top bolts off when I get some acorn nuts. It does look a little undersized on the bottom springs, so I might cut the lower Harley springs up I bought and put those on there.
 

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Just compress the top springs more to balance the height. Upper springs are lighter gage and are just for looks..
Tom
Too late chopped my Harley lower springs. Wasn’t worried about the height as much as width on the lower springs. Looks more balanced now. I can only go so high on the lower springs anyway because of the fake triple tree.

I think it looks good.
 

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Wire clamps installed for ammo box.

And I have a small 12v battery I may put in there to operate a 12v headlight.
 

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Looks like the seat I bought is going to work. So I’m going to get a suspension post for it.
 

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So today I got my center stand.

also chopped the springer forks more to compress the top springs a bit more. I have some PVC in the center of the springs for alignment. They are painted green and brown. Don’t have a can of black paint in the house lol
 

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