The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Gunnar Sorensen Master Builder

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Gunnar Sorensen builds motorcycles, ... and cars, and boats, and 1/4 scale engines and ... most anything he really wants to. Gunnar has an amazing skill set, his work speaks for itself. He, like many who are entranced by the technical world, is not limited to one segment, but instead works his magic on a wide variety of vehicles and machines. The Great Dane is a 3 year … [Read more...]

TechShop – the Membership Workshop is Growing

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Remember TechShop? I mentioned it over 2 years ago, it's a membership based workshop that has practically everything you could imagine if you wanted to design and construct a project or work on an idea. Machine tools, electronic gear, computers, it's hard to think of a tool or resource you might want or need to build something not already included in what you'll find on … [Read more...]

Web Surfer Special – An eBay and Garage Sale Street Tracker by Richard Pollock

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So, you want a really nice bike from one of the custom builders but you're a little short in the checkbook. Maybe $25,000 is a bit out of your range, you might be able to swing $7000 or $8000, but, the bike you want isn't available at that price, so what do you do except dream? Think eBay, think garage sale, think extra parts lying around in your garage, think take offs at your … [Read more...]

2009 eBay Motors Master Contest

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eBay Motors is a huge resource for anyone looking for a project vehicle and for finding the parts necessary to put it all together. To highlight what's possible, they're having a contest to see what you've done. Whether your project is a motorcycle, muscle car, tuner or off road vehicle, show everyone the results of your work in a video and you may win some very nice prizes and … [Read more...]

Rediscovering the Value and Deep Satisfaction of Highly Skilled Hands on Work

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Do you like working with your hands? I bet quite a few of you do but you might be surprised to find not everyone understands the attraction. There's a growing resurgence in respect for this type of work, for the value it delivers, the feeling of pride among those who practice it and, not a small thing these days, the knowledge that it can't be done by someone thousands of miles … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Manufacturing Equipment Sale

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Some companies scaled up their manufacturing operations when the custom motorcycle boom was in full swing and now, they have a lot of equipment not getting much use. Swift Motorcycle Company is one of those builders and it looks like a they have a pretty sizable equipment and parts inventory up for sale. There are sprockets, S&S engine parts, frames, clutch assemblies, CNC … [Read more...]