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[Junkyard_johnny]

Very cool. Just using a rotary engraver, kinda like a Dremel tool?

just this cheap one from harbor freight.

 

[OddJob]

So, you could practice this on another piece, but I could see taking some acrylic paint on a rag, or ink or stain, and rubbing it over the engraved surface, and then a light wipe over to clean off the top 'relief' of the etching, leaving the color in the creases.

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

So, you could practice this on another piece, but I could see taking some acrylic paint on a rag, or ink or stain, and rubbing it over the engraved surface, and then a light wipe over to clean off the top 'relief' of the etching, leaving the color in the creases.

Thats a good idea. I wanted to get more depth into it but I think with this cheap engraver, that's about all I'm gonna get. The paint could work to increase the contrast tho. Thanks!

 

[kingfish254]

Jaws would approve of your headbadge!

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

I got some time and was able to mock up some parts together. Wheels and crank/chainring are still up in the air. Need to find some cool pedals and grips to go along with it.

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

Also need to decide on a chain guard

 

[kingfish254]

You definitely have the stance nailed with that combo so far!
Looks great!

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

You definitely have the stance nailed with that combo so far!
Looks great!

Thanks man! I like how its looking. Gonna do some hunting for cool grips and pedals and possible make a chain guard from scratch.

 

[sdframe]

Lookin' good!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

good grips are hard to come by...

 

[toro1978]

Very nice! The frame goes so well with that fork. And black wheels are awesome!

I would suggest Torpedo grips.

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

Very nice! The frame goes so well with that fork. And black wheels are awesome!

I would suggest Torpedo grips.
Thanks! I will look into those.

 

[OddJob]

@Junkyard_johnny , talk to sly Ian ( @ifitsfreeitsforme ) who commented on grips above. He makes some awesome grips in coke bottle or ball end. I've used his on a number of my builds. He has a clay colored set as well, might work well with your saddle.

Really like those tires on there! And that big spring saddle fits the 'beefy build' look as well. Some bear trap style pedals would look good on here.

I have two pair on my parts shelf. I'd be willing to part with a pair if you are interested. They are both for 1/2" threaded crank, which it looks like you have on there. Let me know.

 

[kingfish254]

How is the Land Shark coming along?

 

[Junkyard_johnny]

Haven't made much progress lately. Hoping to get back on it soon. I did find some pedals I may try and use.

 

[kingfish254]

I think those may be the same pedals that @Skydreamer just got.

 

[Skydreamer]

I think those may be the same pedals that @Skydreamer just got.

Why yes they are