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Since the build-off starts on a Saturday, I should issue a "first-day-mock-up" challenge. Even if you don't have all of the parts, just post a picture of what you can assemble in one day. That way we can see the overall idea of your build from the very beginning, and later compare it to the...

THREE MORE RAT DAYS!

I have NOS chrome Wald tube forks. Still has the sticker on it.

Well I just read the rules. This is a "blade" challenge. Nothing says that there has to be a handle. So I could enter just what I have made as a finished blade (which it is). But I didn't take any pictures during the process. I never do when I knap. So, I will sit this one out. No...

Awesome! I have all of those items you mentioned. And I thought those 2 bikes might be different colors. The girl's bike is a '54 or '56. I bought it off of the original owner's grandson. She was older when she bought it new, rarely rode it and never let anyone else ride it. It was always...

Here is the only pictures I have of the frame I am using. And these pictures are in direct sunlight when the other bike is not.

Thank you so much. The frame I am using is a blue 1950 Schwinn that has a few rust spots and has darkened (not faded) over the years. It would be great if the original shade could be coaxed out of it. When that color is right, it just glows! Here is an all original mid-50's blue Spitfire and...

Nah. I designed this blade specifically like the ones my friends make (the masters of their art). The shape only allows about an inch to go into the handle. I have some Hawaiian Koa lying around that I could use for a handle, but I just got my 2nd covid vaccine and it's kicking my butt. It...

I have not even attempted to make a handle for that blade I made. Too focused on the upcoming bike build-off. I am not much of a multi-tasker. But it was fun making that blade. It had been a while since I had knapped anything. I am going to enjoy seeing the finished knives. Good luck to all.

That is so cool! I remember when they had the big vote for the 50's (skinny) Elvis stamp or the 70's (not-so-skinny) Elvis stamp to see which design would actually be used. That was a long time ago.

I have actually used those Hot Wheels stamps before. I still have all of my 68-71 Hot Wheel cars. I am probably going to be asking for a lot of advice (from you and others) on how to make my original paint DX Schwinn frame look better without losing its patina. I've seen how people on here can...

I have always said if it doesn't have rust, it's not a rat rod. But I have just decided on the frame I am going to use, and this one might not have much (if any) rust. And I'm not going to dirty-up those NOS Thick Bricks. So, I might be building a custom. I even have a name figured out (and...

Since this is Build-Off #16, I wonder how many bikes will be named "Sweet 16"?

Thank you for the kind words, furyus. Just like long-fork choppers, my FREAK builds are intended to be better at looking good than riding good. My goal this time is to make some kind of larger version with fatter tires.

I made a few different versions of basically the same design. It is not a lowrider. It is not a scraper. It's a combination of ideas. I simply called them "FREAKS" because the original inspiration was one very obscure style from some creative Australian builders that built things they called...

This new bent springer is for a 26" bike, so I don't know if I can accomplish the same effect as the 20" builds. A few years ago I experimented with many 20" versions and came up with a few different combinations that I have still not revealed to anyone. I basically spread out 3-4 different...

This bent springer arrived this week. I'll bet you know what I am going to do to it.

This is my plum crazy toy. Definitely a great color!

Please enter you own build. I am considering building a Shelby with your parts.

One of my favorite riders. Completely original and rides like new.