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About Dino

Self taught electronics and hardware hacker.

1973 Honda CB750 Custom Build Episode 11

This week I notched the cylinder skirts so that the forged aluminum rods can clear them during rotation of the crankshaft. I used a Bridgeport milling machine and a radiused end mill to do the job. I followed up with … Continue reading

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EICO Model 147A Signal Tracer

I found this signal tracer at an antique festival here in North Carolina. The festival is a yearly event and there always someone there with some vintage electronics. As I was walking around the event this piece caught my attention. … Continue reading

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Lisa’s engagement ring

It’s official. I’m engaged! I asked Lisa to marry me and she said YES!

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1973 Honda CB750 Custom Build Episode 10

I recently acquired some forged aluminum connecting rods and got to work on installing them in teh CB750 engine. There’s a few things to do to to the rods and bearings first though as you’ll see in the video.

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1973 Honda CB750 Custom Build Episode 9

This week I decided to finish tensioning the spokes, mount the tires on the wheels and install them on the bike along with the kick stand and center stand. Now I have a platform to look at and figure out … Continue reading

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