jpoprock
You worry too much! I am an average Joe, I'm a city bus driver. I don't own CAD software and even if I did I don't know how to use it. I don't own any of the tools you linked, no mill or lathe. I have a small belt/disk sander, a small and a big drill press plus the things I made and mentioned above. I have lots of hand tools, files, sanding blocks, drill bits, a few end mills. I make everything by hand. I just do it. I try and do my best and if it works and looks decent then I'm happy. A lot of things I do don't work and I trash it. Trial and error. If you have access to people who can help you fabricate or to teach you how to fabricate what you need, if you can access or buy the tools you linked then you have a lot more than me. So what are you waiting for? Git er done! Talk to those people you know and have knowledge and tools they can share. Just dive in man and stop worrying too much but remember, whatever you do, you're first priority is safety. Don't be loosing fingers or an eye.
JAILBIRD
Those motor clamps look really nice, much nicer than a hose clamp
That HPI clamp looks perfect for what I need. Is it for sale? PM me with a price, I want it if you have no use for it. Thanks.
This is what came in yesterday, a nice sheet of 2.5 mm T6 6061 aluminum from onlinemetals.com.
And this is what I made this morning. The plate that goes on the bottom front skid to support the Muggy steering bellcrank.
