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Hole cutting next? That looks tough. And I mean that figuratively, and literally!
Yes OddJob, Hole cutting next.
I was having to contemplate strength and think more the tubes. I have some 1 1/2 tubes, my original plan. But with the size of the hole needed, I worry if I cut too thin on one side. 1/4" should be strong enough, but I am rough on things.
Marks have been made and I have the hole saw...
I am leaning towards your thinking on the tank. the compound curves of the tank don't quite flow with the restrictions of the parallel straight top tubes. I think it might look better with the tank.
I had tried negate the lower curve with paint. I think that lower curve is the issue making the oddness with the lower straightbar.
Well, it's not macro Monday. No new holes, but the first is close. I need a better 1 1/4 bit.
Even the dog is happy there are 6 more holes...
A bit of cutting, grinding and paint removal if an old bent blade fork...
Getting close to the end. Gonna double down and multi task... heh
Made the missing piece for the seat base..
Well seasoned pan. Still needs a bit of grinding attention....
Made the missing piece for the seat base..
Well seasoned pan. Still needs a bit of grinding attention....
A bit closer.
Not sure if I will keep the bend or not...
How big of a tire can you stuff in that fork, MC?
The 'trees' look great!
The 'trees' look great!
The tubes are 5 1/2" apart, so could squeeze in a 5 1/4" wide in a pinch....
Will put the tabs at 150mm.
Trimmed down the long sprung components to more reasonable lengths.
Need to cut threads on the rod and drill some holes.
Need to cut threads on the rod and drill some holes.
A bit of color
Planning some cuts.
I swear i would lose my head if it werent attached... Still looking for my 5/8 drill bit... 2 days and counting..
Planning some cuts.
I swear i would lose my head if it werent attached... Still looking for my 5/8 drill bit... 2 days and counting..
Thinin I am just about Ready for the next round of welding...
I was thinking that as I took the pic. Then when I picked it up, I thought.. that's some weight as well.... glad it will have bosses for Discs...
TICK-TOCK bro...
Put this thing across the finish line.
Carl.
Put this thing across the finish line.
Carl.
