I also realized i got to a point where i had zero workspace left on my workbench! 
. Time to declutter a little so I can actually work on it.
. Time to declutter a little so I can actually work on it.
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You're just a few pie cuts away from making it work. And yep, my workspace needs some housekeeping too, funny how that happens.
Got some room back. Roughly started hammering the nose sides.
Liking your direction, I did the same thing to my βworkspaceβ the other day as well.
Did a simple clamped bolt mount for the yard sale bench grinder I got a few weeks ago. This thing rocks! Nice upgrade for the shop.
Went to work on removing all of the paint/coating from the bat.
Went to work on removing all of the paint/coating from the bat.
Did a simple cleanup of the bat with a tiny wad of Never Dull and paper towels.
Nose cap is still rough but removed the tape to get a better feel for it.
Taped it up again to make the cutouts more uniform and symmetrical. Also laid out the curved ends. Got to it on the grinder wheel and some filing.
I didn't like how blunt the curved pounts were, so i laid them out to mimic the pointy curve of my shop scissors and did some more grinding.
You seem to favor the blues for sure.
Have you considered perhaps a nice Wedgewood green?
(I gotta consider getting rid of this iPhone.)
Have you considered perhaps a nice Wedgewood green?
(I gotta consider getting rid of this iPhone.)
Bullnose is complete and mounted
Couldn't wait to test the tank with the nose on it even though it is raining.
Time to work on the tank tailpiece next.
Time to work on the tank tailpiece next.
Was going to try the SteelStik for the tail, but Ive had this for over 10 years and it's no good now. Gonna make a home depot run.
I think I have found my color. It was by accident too. I have been through the colors at both Home Depot and Lowes and had a few options. Then walking farther in Lowes to get find some SteelStik, they had a separate display box with Rustoleum's new Farmhouse matte paints. Sitting right there was this cool matte finish Farmhouse Slate Blue. It is exactly the color I was looking for. So when I got home I sprayed the paint test fender even though it was drizzling and 8pm.
Rolled the bike out this morning and I think this is gonna work.
Rolled the bike out this morning and I think this is gonna work.
43 pages and you ain't done yet? (me neither, but trying...)
Looks like wet primer. I like it.
I may not cater to the build off crowd but I know what crayons I like best.
Carl
Looks like wet primer. I like it.
I may not cater to the build off crowd but I know what crayons I like best.
Carl
I really like the new 'bull nosed' tank! The rounded look really works with the build.
Your matte blue / gray paint will be a great back drop to your chrome springs and black bars, and whatever you highlight colors you dream up.
PaiNt oN~!
Your matte blue / gray paint will be a great back drop to your chrome springs and black bars, and whatever you highlight colors you dream up.
PaiNt oN~!
43 pages and you ain't done yet? (me neither, but trying...)
Looks like wet primer. I like it.
I may not cater to the build off crowd but I know what crayons I like best.
Carl
You know page numbers don't have a one-to-one correspondence with build progress on my build threads. I always have too many pics.
Your builds are always crowd pleasers! Mainly because you don't keep your crayons between the lines, which is what the Build Offs are all about.
Glad you like the nosecap in the tank. I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. Hopefully I figure out the mounty for the pointy end just as well.
I've got a few ideas around complimentary colors for the slate blue. I'll test them out first.
Maybe I'll get Amazon to sponsor me?
I can rename the build "PrimeTime" 
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