Cutting a wheel spacer without a lathe.

Needed a spacer for the front wheel and, although they are fairly cheep to buy, I didn’t want to wait for one to show up in the mail. With the proper set up and a bit of elbow grease, cutting a spacer without a lathe is no big deal!
And if that’s the only thing needed to get the bike back on the ground, why wait?

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For the non engineers here. The squareness method relied upon here is not accurate and does not tell you what you really need to know.

Here’s the correct method:

Assuming that you started with a part that was machined square on at least one end, having cut off the excess, the next job is to file the hacksawed end horizontal to the known machined end, not square to the outside diameter - which is also incredibly difficult to check accurately, especially by hand.

This can be done very easily by measuring the length of the new part at 2-4 places around the diameter using a pair of callipers or a micrometer.

Nothing else matters other than the new end surface being made parallel to the known machined square end surface.

In case you’re wondering why I might believe I’m right, when all these other guys have praised your work, I’m a retired Rolls Royce Aero engine experimental engineer. I restore old bikes. I own 12 bikes. I’ve performed this precise task for different jobs thousands of times.

Please measure the part carefully before fitting it. The consequences could be damaged bearings. It’s your front wheel. You don’t need me to paint a picture.
Ride safe. Work safe.
Peace

[nordland]

I used to be a hobby knife maker...those belt sanders sure make things go one in a pawn shop...worth every penny.

[blipco]

Well done, the set-up was clever. 👍 Mastering the hack saw is one of the great pleasures in life. 
Follow the blade, not the handle.

[robthomason]

Some might say using a lathe would be the only accurate way of producing a part like this! You proved them wrong, a fine example of workshop problem solving!

[deanmack]

WOW! Did that bring back Memories from back in the Day.. late 60's early 70's
Thanks Red 👍

[metalbill]

That’s genius. And simple. Too many people overthink things when there’s a simple and cheap solution just with a little creative thought. You Rock Angel!

[MrLWFred]

Perfect. Simply perfect. I am actually learning a lot from your videos and forming a crush at the same time. Just keeping it real. Stay cool.

[AngelFaceMotoRider]

Simply GENIUS.!
I liked the rapid sawing footage & laughed-out-loud when you said "Finally.!"

[allynmcfarlin]

I pretty impressed with your cutting jig. Well done.

[josefranciscoelizaldeteyss]

THANKS FOR SHOWING HOW TO DO THIS WITHOUT A MACHINE IS SO COOL !!!

[zippitydooda]

Now that was cool! Love to see "the Hillbilly way" of solving these issues. Great to see a build being done without a full machine shop doing the work.

[raysimon]

Another job well done red there is always more ways than one to skin a cat it took a little while to do but everybody don't own a lathe I bet your dad showed you that nice little setup nice job keep up the good work

[jerryspencer]

Always helps to know how to do things the hillbilly way, eh. Thanks Red.

[jd]

I have to commend you on your instructional video. Taking the time to explain and show exactly how to do something is fantastic. Nice tricks of the trade on getting a good level/straight cut with a hacksaw! You will always remember and treasure everything that you created for your two bikes. I know the pride you feel making that Dyna crash bike totally "your" bike. I can't wait till we see you ripping down the roads on it! Ride and stay safe up there in beautiful B.C.!

[dirkg]

What a great idea! Thanks Red for the tube cutting tip.

[Buzzzbom]

Great idea! I will do this, next time I modify a spacer.

[hogmanbaker]

ANGEL THAT'S A EXCELLENT VIDEO ON HOW TO CUT A SPACER. GLAD YOU MAKE YOUR OWN PARTS. KEEP VIDEOS ROLLING. 💀☠🕸⚡

[robbieautrey]

Very nice tip RED/Janis, looks like you did a great job to me. I'm sure your Dad would have said something if you were doing it wrong. OLD, i don't think so girl, i see a beautiful Ginger who happens to love Harleys.. Stay safe out there girl..

[bryanlavergne]

Good job Red, Howdy there Pops, very nice cut! BRAVO.

[tedwasilowski]

good tip for a square cut on tubing, thanks Red Rider