Simplistic Speed, 100% done, pics posted! **Lightweight**
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Re: Simplistic Speed, Let there be lights! **Lightweight Build**
Thanks!
Well, work has been hectic and 6 days a week but I'm still working on the couple things I need to finish. The chainring is coming out nice but im not going to post a picture till its done
Thanks!
Well, work has been hectic and 6 days a week but I'm still working on the couple things I need to finish. The chainring is coming out nice but im not going to post a picture till its done
Re: Simplistic Speed, Let there be lights! **Lightweight Build**
Really looking forward to seeing the chainring!
Luke.
Really looking forward to seeing the chainring!
Luke.
Re: Simplistic Speed, Chainring Photos! **Lightweight Build**
Thanks, Luke, here it is!!
Well, the initial design didn't work out, see previous posts. After drawing in plan A I drilled the holes for the saw to start the cuts.
You can see at the bottom of this photo the attempt at plan A. Plan B needed to remove that cut and most of the previous drill holes.
Continuing to cut plan B
Here's all the major cuts done, looking like it was cut by a third-grader :lol:
Here I'm using a carbide bit to grind the cuts and make them even. The bit throws off shavings that are metal splinters, I found this out after I started with exposed hands and arms *sigh*
Done before it's vinegar bath, just needs a little finishing then on the bike
Thanks, Luke, here it is!!
Well, the initial design didn't work out, see previous posts. After drawing in plan A I drilled the holes for the saw to start the cuts.
You can see at the bottom of this photo the attempt at plan A. Plan B needed to remove that cut and most of the previous drill holes.
Continuing to cut plan B
Here's all the major cuts done, looking like it was cut by a third-grader :lol:
Here I'm using a carbide bit to grind the cuts and make them even. The bit throws off shavings that are metal splinters, I found this out after I started with exposed hands and arms *sigh*
Done before it's vinegar bath, just needs a little finishing then on the bike
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
I came home to this...
All done soaking so I threw it on!
Just a couple more details then it's on to the photo shoot!
I came home to this...
All done soaking so I threw it on!
Just a couple more details then it's on to the photo shoot!
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
The lines on that chain ring look amazing!! great job!
The lines on that chain ring look amazing!! great job!
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
way cool on the chain ring!!!!
Troy
way cool on the chain ring!!!!
Troy
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
Amazing work here!!
Beautiful design and flawless execution of a SICK brainstorming!!
WELL DONE!! :mrgreen:
Amazing work here!!
Beautiful design and flawless execution of a SICK brainstorming!!
WELL DONE!! :mrgreen:
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
LOVE the way the chainring turned out.
LOVE the way the chainring turned out.
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
I bet that chainring is way lighter, looks good!!!!
I bet that chainring is way lighter, looks good!!!!
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
Thank you, all. Certainly not one of the easiest things I've ever done
Thank you, all. Certainly not one of the easiest things I've ever done
It's funny how much lighter it is, too bad it's on a bike that weighs a ton regardless :lol:kingfish254 said:
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
I just love this bike..... Great idea and execution on the chainring!
I just love this bike..... Great idea and execution on the chainring!
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
I've been so focused on my build, I just haven't taken time to really see how everyone else is coming along? This build is truly outstanding and that chainring is mind blowing! All I can say...is Wow!
I've been so focused on my build, I just haven't taken time to really see how everyone else is coming along? This build is truly outstanding and that chainring is mind blowing! All I can say...is Wow!
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
Your chain ring is too cool, great idea and work! What a classy ride
Your chain ring is too cool, great idea and work! What a classy ride
Re: Simplistic Speed, Cut Chainring Photos! *Lightweight Build*
Thank you! It does mean a lot to me that others appreciate my efforts and designs.
I've added some brass screws to break up the chrome.
Thank you! It does mean a lot to me that others appreciate my efforts and designs.
Thank you, fordsnake. I have the highest gratitude for your experienced opinion.fordsnake said:
I've added some brass screws to break up the chrome.
Re: Simplistic Speed, Headbadge Done! Soon pics! **Lightweight**
Well, this has been in the background bet worked on for awhile. I knew it was going to be the last piece I put on and I finished painting it today.
My GF is an amazing sculpture so she made a headbadge for me!
She then made a rubber mold of it so I could make them from 2-part epoxy
Here's the final being drying against the frame so it doesn't shrink past the diameter
And finally painted and patina added
She's now 100% done, on to photos!!
Well, this has been in the background bet worked on for awhile. I knew it was going to be the last piece I put on and I finished painting it today.
My GF is an amazing sculpture so she made a headbadge for me!
She then made a rubber mold of it so I could make them from 2-part epoxy
Here's the final being drying against the frame so it doesn't shrink past the diameter
And finally painted and patina added
She's now 100% done, on to photos!!