Gazzar Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'll be working on a few axles this year. So, conscious that safety is important, I'm going to build a stand for my axles. The current thinking is to repurpose bits of engine stands and link them together. I'm reluctant to use the existing legs, as I'd have to cut off the castor brackets, so I'll buy some new box and use that. Some new uprights, and a central upright to hold the nose on the Salisbury, and I'll have a safe sturdy mobile stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 The steel arrived today so the first phase of the design is done. Measuring the axle spring mounts of a SWB set the dimensions. Some cutting and drilling later the frame base is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 The axle tube uprights followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 And then I cut the parts for the nose and removal tray assemblies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 I'll design the tops tomorrow, but the current idea is to have something that drops into/over the uprights. I'm also debating whether to weld on bolts for tightening, or drilling and bolting through. I'm also thinking I might make a version that allows me to spray an axle casing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Genius. I used bolts to hold the nuts in place while welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 So, how do I get the bolts out from the long box sections?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Ah, impact driver and a slot in the end. Phew! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Phase one, done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 I was going to just weld the retainers into the uprights, but figured that it might be smarter to have them demountable, so could use the stand for different things. Ideas followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Which was great until I went ferreting in the scrap box..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 So, nearly ready for the next lot of welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 The rest of the design was, again, simple. I'm delighted that the axle supports were absolutely level, my calculations were good enough for the job. All done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 need to see an axle on there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Looking good. I've been lucky enough over the year to find dumped supermarket trolleys in the hedge near me. As long as they aren't the type with wheels that stick to travelators the castors are very good for use on engine trolley builds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, L19MUD said: need to see an axle on there! I need to finish the chassis stand first!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 I'm conscious that there's no way of retaining the axle on the stand, bar gravity. I might have to fit some way of bolting it down at some stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 When welding the captive nuts either add more nuts to the exposed thread on the bolts or use a locking nut on the opposite side so no thread is exposed, spatter can stick to the thread and cause gauling upon removel of the bolt. Looking good! Will it catch the nose both ways so you rotate the axle to work on both sides? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 It can do that, but that's actually a "landing pad" for when the diff comes out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 5:05 PM, L19MUD said: need to see an axle on there! Needs more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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