Originally Posted by WilDun
My old man is 83 and still racing. As long as you are able, don't give up....it keeps you young
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My old man is 83 and still racing. As long as you are able, don't give up....it keeps you young
Muddler/Dabbler.
Generally speaking yes, however I remember getting an "old" guy re-interested in bikes, he was 50 then, he bought a little Kawasaki 125 trail bike and decided to race it at some local mx tracks. After about 3 meetings he fell off and spent the rest of his life (20 odd years) mostly laid up in a private hospital, having to sell his farm - life over!As long as you are able, don't give up....it keeps you young
I did feel responsible for many years, but then I started looking at it from a slightly brighter perspective, realizing that really it was his decision.
Must say that although most people mellow with age, the odd one tries to remain young and that does (appear) to work out for some, if it makes them happy that's great - the main objective in life above all else should be to find happiness, but remaining young is a futile dream for most, that includes me! - but I'm relatively happy!
Then there is an upside to all this, I got more interested in the engineering side of things (engines in general and now foundry work) which has more or less made up for the inability to ride bikes, The only regret being that I really should have got into it a lot sooner than I did.
Muddler/Dabbler.
I've now got myself a microwave, but unfortunately it cost a lot more than I had anticipated! - I said that I wanted one for $20 but this one cost me $22.- it does work though.
Now I've got to study up on what type of interior insulation is required, (don't want to set it on fire) and what sort of "suceptor" material I need to coat the interior of the insulating box with, in order to make it all work properly. ( some people say a mixture of black sand and graphite mixed with something like golden syrup or treacle, painted and cooked on!).
My feeling is that the clay/graphite crucible which I already have may be enough, by itself.
Time will tell and if I stuff it up, then it hasn't cost much!
I have a very small crucible and a larger one, the larger one will really only fit in the microwave if I set it (ie the microwave) up on its end, but I probably will only need the smaller one for the learning process.
The main furnace is"still" ready but I was making a proper tong setup for it today, also finishing off the moulding boxes, ready to receive the first pour. - this coming week ??.
Also building a dividing head for my workshop!
Forum whore
Ceramic hip installed now, back on deck. Somehow the thing was dislocated right from the start ( recovery room ), several days of fainting every time I stood up until it was realised what was wrong, back under to get it relocated. It does make you think, what if I ass off in a trail ride and dislocate it I'm not sure I'm ready for that. Best to stick to the workshop perhaps for a while. It's hard to run a business while recovering in hospital.
Forum whore
Good to hear it had a happy ending, now get back to work !! Did they give you your old bones back?
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Anorak
I must have issues I read that post all wrong...............
At least it gave me a giggle on what was not a great day.
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Forum whore
Yes spent the afternoon grinding gears, what do physio's know, rest, yer right!
Hardcore Biker
Neil, I thought you were conspicuous by your absence. No new patterns, no castings.....been a bit quiet, although Willy is getting close to some excitement. Importantly though, good to hear you are ok & firing on all cylinders. In Oz, it is illegal to use ceramic bearings in engines (karting stuff), so you might want to check out the rules for trail riding or gyros to see if ceramic bones are allowed.
Yow Ling, were you suggesting that Neil gets the removed bits and do a "lost bone" casting?
Nothing radical going on here, but for the last casts we did, as they were only small, instead of degassing tiny crucibles, we made up a bell (using the body of a fire extinguisher over a rubber mat) and vacuum degassed, using an old fridge compressor. We just left it on for around 30 secs and then poured. Next time we'll put some small windows in the top so we can see if we actually draw any hydrogen bubbles, the enemy.
Cheers fellas
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”
Muddler/Dabbler.
Firstly, welcome to the club! I've had both hips done, and it's the best thing you can do to change your life, except that I sincerely think you shouldn't push it, because it will still be getting better up to two years from now, that's my experience anyway.
The problem won't be in the joint itself, its where it joins the bone on the leg, I have found that this is a weak spot and too much leverage there ( such as a fall off a bike) could cause some big problems!
Sorry to sound like a wet blanket but I had a couple of setbacks which were no fun at all! - but welcome back anyway, we've still got more to learn from you - that's why I'm offering you advice, I have to be able to give something back!
Anybody know where is the best place to get activated charcoal and graphite? ( for my microwave experiment).
Yow Ling - You want bones? most of mine are ready for the scrap heap and being replaced with S/S - I'll save them if you like
Anorak
Activated charcoal is used in water filters for goldfish and for water filters.Firstly, welcome to the club! I've had both hips done, and it's the best thing you can do to change your life, except that I sincerely think you shouldn't push it, because it will still be getting better up to two years from now, that's my experience anyway.
The problem won't be in the joint itself, its where it joins the bone on the leg, I have found that this is a weak spot and too much leverage there ( such as a fall off a bike) could cause some big problems!
Sorry to sound like a wet blanket but I had a couple of setbacks which were no fun at all! - but welcome back anyway, we've still got more to learn from you - that's why I'm offering you advice, I have to be able to give something back!
Anybody know where is the best place to get activated charcoal and graphite? ( for my microwave experiment).
Yow Ling - You want bones? most of mine are ready for the scrap heap and being replaced with S/S - I'll save them if you like
You can buy bags of it from pet shops garden centres and likely the Warehouse.
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
Hardcore Biker
There are carbon filter cartridges available for domestic under sink water filters, so Bunnings and Miter 10 will have them too.
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Forum whore
Will, not a truer word spoken, dislocated again today! Spent all afternoon in hospital.Firstly, welcome to the club! I've had both hips done, and it's the best thing you can do to change your life, except that I sincerely think you shouldn't push it, because it will still be getting better up to two years from now, that's my experience anyway.
The problem won't be in the joint itself, its where it joins the bone on the leg, I have found that this is a weak spot and too much leverage there ( such as a fall off a bike) could cause some big problems!
Sorry to sound like a wet blanket but I had a couple of setbacks which were no fun at all! - but welcome back anyway, we've still got more to learn from you - that's why I'm offering you advice, I have to be able to give something back!
I'm thinking the hip has not been installed properly, wrong allignment but hey what do I know.
This is a setback for sure, you would think of all the vehicles in the world, an ambulance would have the best shock absorbers and ride smooth. Not so, boy they are rough to ride in. Perhaps this is time to learn to use the 3D drawing programme I've got, properly.
Low personal B.M.E.P.
In my experience, ambulances are dearer than taxis too....
When the late Mo Haley had surgery on his damaged leg, they showed him the bits going in before they did it - and told him what they cost.
He immediately offered to find them a cheaper supplier who did better work. He was not impressed with the quality.
Mo of course had a long history of specials building and fabricating race bikes.
Forum whore
yes, I met him once years ago. He had a sidecar made from sheet alloy and a Suzuki twin engine I think?
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
My titanium plate looks good (got to keep it) . No so much the hoady screws.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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