Done with the Drive Shaft

[OT]

I ended up orienting the slip joint right in the middle which gives 2.5" of travel both ways. It was tough, though, getting the shaft turned down to the right diameter for the ends. I sure hope the Liquid Nails holds.



























http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=285112&img=HPIM0848.jpg

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=285113&img=HPIM0851.jpg

[baseballneal86]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

That should get plenty of odd looks on the trail.

[Roxtar]

Cool, you can even tell it's age by the rings.
I was thinking of making a cork filled one to sell to Chicago Jeepers.

[BajaXJ92]

:laugh2:

[BrettM]

you need one of those stickers from Tom Woods that says "My shaft's a Woody"

:D good work!

[Rev Den]

From what I hear....this is the only wood shaft Terry has ever had, of his own that is.

Rev

[Roxtar]

From what I hear....this is the only wood shaft Terry has ever had, of his own that is.

RevBut is it wrong for this picture of him to give ME wood?
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38822

[OT]

From what I hear....this is the only wood shaft Terry has ever had, of his own that is.

Rev
While I may not know how to work the wood like you, Rev,



I think I did a pretty bang up job.

[XJ_ranger]

quite literealy the beefiest woody ive ever seen...

[xjj33p3r]

So, why did you make a driveshaft out of wood?

[OT]

So, why did you make a driveshaft out of wood?
It just made sense, that oak, being a hardwood, has many desirable properties that would be advantageous in a driveshaft. While being extremely strong after pressure treating it at 16 tons in formaldahyde, it still displays a tendency for antiflexion.

There is also the issue of being perfectly balanced after turning it on a lathe, not to mention being extremely light compared to a heavy metal driveshaft.

The key is in knowing the stress points of the drive shaft and exploiting it's weaknesses.

[JEONLYEP]

Looks somewhat more refined than mine!?

New wood Drive Shaft (not Tom) (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37904)

Daryl

[XJJPR]

So are you going to stain it red oak or golden oak?


hinkley

[xjj33p3r]

So, there won't be any problems with shrinking or expanding with hot and cold weather? Or has the pressure treating taken care of that?

[BrettM]

does it act as a driveline fuse? instead of breaking axle shafts the wood d-shaft may break instead, and since it's so light and cheap you could carry a spare which would only take a few minutes to bolt up.

[XJJPR]

I bet solid oak weights more than steel!

:D


hinkley

[OT]

does it act as a driveline fuse? instead of breaking axle shafts the wood d-shaft may break instead, and since it's so light and cheap you could carry a spare which would only take a few minutes to bolt up.
All I would need to carry is a hand saw and a Buck Knife and I would, in fact, be able to whittle a trail spare on the spot.

And Mark, I have already finished it. I used clear polyurethane for waterproofing, and I prefer natural rather than stain.

[lesslimited]

Looks good Terry, but as a woodworker, I gotta say you should have used hickory for more strength and better weather resistance. It stains nice, too.

[OT]

So, there won't be any problems with shrinking or expanding with hot and cold weather? Or has the pressure treating taken care of that?
The shrinkage/expansion is minimal due to the pressure treating. The formaldahyde is the key.

[OT]

Looks good Terry, but as a woodworker, I gotta say you should have used hickory for more strength and better weather resistance. It stains nice, too.
I would have, but oak seemed much more cost effective, as I would have had to buy the hickory and the oak came from my kid's clubhouse tree.

[Lincoln]

Your wife is going to be ticked when she found out you used her table legs.

[BrettM]

I would have, but oak seemed much more cost effective, as I would have had to buy the hickory and the oak came from my kid's clubhouse tree.
i can't believe no one has asked yet!

how much shipped to 95949?

[BrettM]

Your wife is going to be ticked when she found out you used her table legs.
he's going to tickle his wife with her table legs?

[massxj]

you guys are going to get a noob killed. nice shaft !!

[redyouch]

i really doubt the strength of that. i work at a furniture store and deal with oak all day long.... i dont think it will outlast any aftermarket CV shaft. oak has a tendency to check...

[BajaXJ92]

i really doubt the strength of that. i work at a furniture store and deal with oak all day long.... i dont think it will outlast any aftermarket CV shaft. oak has a tendency to check...

Dear god..... :eyes:


:conceited

[OT]

Dear god..... :eyes:


:conceited
I agree. He obviously doesn't deal in formaldahyde pressure treated oak.

[XJ_ranger]

for all you people who think steel is the only way to go, i found a cheaper lighter and more reliable solution:


http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod1.jpg

and then to make the slip yoke:

http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod2.jpg
http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod3.jpg

http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod4.jpg

http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod5.jpg

http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod6.jpg


http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod7.jpg

http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rod8.jpg


this is just a prototype. I hope to someday be as cool as Okie...

(actualy taken from http://www.peninsulaflyfishers.org/Tackle/rod_tube/rodTubeBackpack.html) good ol google...

[hackedxj]

"Brilliant"

[Beezil]

i really dNtbt the strength of that. i work at a furniture store and deal with oak all day long.... i dor thinkplt vill jutlast any afttmarket CV shaft. oak has a tendency to check...

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[Lawn Cher']

Get the gaff!

[OT]

We've got some big uns here, fellas.

[Nevada City Sparky]

The shaft itself should work, but what about the yokes for the u-joints?

Let's see some actions shots!

[Lawn Cher']

This is a zombie thread.

[CRASH]

This is a zombie thread.


Give the kid a break, do you realize how much weed they smoke in Nevada City, CA? Takes a little while for those folks to catch up.

[OT]

This is about as close as I could get to a shot of a yoke.
Man that shaft is getting splintered.

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=425568&img=HPIM1368.jpg

[CRASH]

Did you use varnish or poly coat?

In an application like yours, a marine spar varnish can really help hold things together.

[OT]

It was a poly coat.
It makes the outter layer almost seem like a film.
But, although it's a bit brittle, that film works well to deflect off of surfaces.

[BrettM]

Give the kid a break, do you realize how much weed they smoke in Nevada City, CA? Takes a little while for those folks to catch up.
nah, NC is all meth

[Rev Den]

I have seen what Okie uses to keep his wood shaft hard. It is an ideal product, everyone should have one.
:D
Rev

[David Taylor]

Is that a hinkley shock hoop ?

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=425568&img=HPIM1368.jpg

[CRASH]

Yeah, must have been a comp. It's the nicest item on the Jeep.

[OT]

Yeah, that's what it is.
Great design, too.
I just wish it were oak.....

[Roxtar]

Yeah, that's what it is.
Great design, too.
I just wish it were oak....."I'm an oak man myself.
How bout you, Jimmie, you like oak?"

[Zice]

I still dont get it :dunno:

[Rev Den]

I still dont get it :dunno:

Get what?

Rev

[Zice]

why you would want a wood driveshaft... I realize its strong and all but there has to be some weak point... and it is a good conversation peice...

[OT]

Everything has a weak point and a strong point.
Also, I explained all the benefits of a wooden DS over a metal one, in earlier posts.
And, overall, it's just a better material than steel.
Not to mention, I'm still running the same DS.
What's that tell you?

[Matt S.]

why you would want a wood driveshaft... I realize its strong and all but there has to be some weak point... and it is a good conversation peice...


Wood is the new metal.


Crash.. didnt you have wood front control arms for a while? I remember someone posting about them.

I personally will be using wood for the new floor in the XJ. That metal just isnt good enough for me. PLus I love the looks of the old farm truck wood beds. I think it will look pretty slick.

[Lincoln]

Crash.. didnt you have wood front control arms for a while? I remember someone posting about them.


I'm pretty sure it was Goatman, but I'm having a hard time fining the photographic proof.

[Mike L]

I'm pretty sure it was Goatman, but I'm having a hard time fining the photographic proof.

It was done on a rig Goat bought. Does the name DRUCK ring a bell? :shocked:

-Mike

[cassio]

c'mon okie i've been using wood for years
heres my custom long arms!
they flex even better than leaf springs!
http://www.xjdb.com/albums/outtakes/new316.sized.jpg
cas

[Mike L]

c'mon okie i've been using wood for years
heres my custom long arms!
they flex even better than leaf springs!
http://www.xjdb.com/albums/outtakes/new316.sized.jpg
cas

That wood've been the druckster-mobile..................

-Mike

[Roxtar]

It was done on a rig Goat bought. Does the name DRUCK ring a bell? :shocked:

-MikeYea, I hear it's been years since Goat had wood.

[Jump This]

I believe he has recently gotten 'wood' after cutting up his new D 60 equiped rig!!:loveu:
Rick R:sunshine:

[seanR]

What's that tell you?
"Survey says.....
DUMB ASS!"

[rock rash]

OT???

WTF mate?

[OT]

It's easier to read than Okie Terry.

[rock rash]

i know its pretty tough :D

[Nevada City Sparky]

Give the kid a break, do you realize how much weed they smoke in Nevada City, CA? Takes a little while for those folks to catch up.
Ha Ha! Yep, its weed central around here. We compete regularly with Humbolt for potency. Makes Amsterdam seem tame.

Figured it was a joke, but thought maybe he was actually gonna try and run it for the hellofit.

[onaXJ98]

i know its pretty tough :D

..not tougher than Otie Kerry :spin1:

[OT]

Ha Ha! Yep, its weed central around here. We compete regularly with Humbolt for potency. Makes Amsterdam seem tame.

Figured it was a joke, but thought maybe he was actually gonna try and run it for the hellofit.
But I did and still am.

[George2]

Waitaminnut... did you guys ACTUALLY MISS the velcro SYE?
Holy BeJeez-us. I WANT to see that thing in use. That's freaking incredible, and would've saved me 500 duckets from TW.

The only weak link I SAW, was that the Velcro seams didn't overlap, which would make a distinctive "clunking" on each rev of the driveshaft. Span the tape 180 degrees apart, and you're in GOLD!

Damn, I wish I had thought of that MYSELF, before dropping the big coin on a 55 lb piece of METAL. That thing just runs like SILK underneath. If I could have saved $450, and only had some splintering to worry about...

WHAT A DEAL! I could have been camping out at HD, waiting to replace my driveshaft daily, but DO IT MYSELF, WITH GLUE!!!

[OT]

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=488000&img=Uncle_Frank_why.jpg

[Mike L]

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=488000&img=Uncle_Frank_why.jpg


Nomination time?

-Mike

[OT]

I don't know.
Maybe, not just yet.
It was a valiant effort, but really, who would ever believe talk of a Velcro SYE, especially without undoctored photo evidence?

[Jerm796]

he said wood...then he said shaft.....uhhh huh huh huh...:)

[PapaPump]

ummm....yeah
wood shaft...uhhuhuhuhuh
i am in humboldt right about now...and right about now b&b is actually pretty good comedy

wait...does that really work? is this serious?

i have been seriously contemplating aluminum though...there is a CVPI chillin' with a tow tag and the driveshaft is just hangin' there, i'm thinkin' about goin' to get it and having it made to fit...good idea? or has the nuglife gotten to me?

[GermanXJ]

I hear that the squeezing from pressure treating helps keep the wood good and ridgid.:-)

[goodburbon]

While the formaldehyde pressure treating is good, I always try to soak mine in cider.

[vetteboy]

OT is definitely onto something here, wood is a great substitute for steel.

http://www.technudge.com/uploaded_images/wood_bike-799896.jpg

[Blaine B.]

You could have just used some wood-pattern wall paper and just wrapped it around your metal driveshaft...

[OT]

You could have just used some wood-pattern wall paper and just wrapped it around your metal driveshaft...
Yeah, but what kind of sucky thread would that have made?:dunno:

[Blaine B.]

We wouldn't have known :)

Personally, I don't like the idea of the wood......even if it is sturdy enough.

[Rev Den]

Wood....is good.

Rev

[CRASH]

I had two concerns last night as I watched fire crews battle a forest fire burning out of control too close to my house:

1. Are you concerned with catalytic converter heat causing a fire? That thing looks like it would go up like a matchstick..

2. Water. Do you find that the driveshaft warps a bit after water crossings? Is swelling an issue at the yoke-wood interface?

Thanks for your time.

[goodburbon]

Within a few minutes of soaking it in cider all of the swelling goes away on its own and the wood is none the worse for the wear.

not sure about the formaldehyde

[Matt S.]

Why didnt you install the DriveShaft Eliminator Kit sold by Tom Wooods? I read on JU that this was the real answer to all rear DS vibes. I think I am going to try it myself. All the Honda trucks have a rear DS eliminator! Hell, even the new Jeeps have them!




Just saw the price was around 300 bucks... how much shipped for your Driveshaft?

[POSJ]

Wow, I'm 22 and caught it...Wood is good I guess:)

[Blaine B.]

Let's all giggle because he said wood!

[radardog]

hahahahhahahahaha!!!!

"F"ing awesome!

i may find a use for that Waggy Panel tape after all.......

[shortxjdoug]

Within a few minutes of soaking it in cider all of the swelling goes away on its own and the wood is none the worse for the wear.


this could be taken wayyyy out of context..........


edit: i think might just take it out of context in my sig :D

[goodburbon]

That was the intent, took a few weeks to soak in though.:D

[ice820c]

well, im new to the whole jeepin thing...but what about termites OT?? :D im sorry, noone said it yet, but i jus had to. but i must say wow wow wow. jus simply,wow.

[One Arm Steve]

One good hole shot and you'll be left with toothpicks!! That shit is pretty:spin3: :spin3:

[One Arm Steve]

Everything has a weak point and a strong point.
Also, I explained all the benefits of a wooden DS over a metal one, in earlier posts.
And, overall, it's just a better material than steel.
Not to mention, I'm still running the same DS.
What's that tell you?

If that's true then you should be here in Detroit convincing the the auto manufactures to forget about steel and start making cars and trucks out of wood. Just out of curriousity your not thinking of constructing a roll cage out of some 2x4's and some wood screws are you??

[fender]

Just out of curriousity your not thinking of constructing a roll cage out of some 2x4's and some wood screws are you??
Don't be absurd 2x2 are more than adequate and screws won't give you the same strenght as wood glue.