Lucky # 7

[1boomtruck]

This is my first bicycle build that I am attempting, so the build off comes at a great time. I ordered my parts a month ago and have had them for a couple of weeks. I am a welder/manual machinist, electrician by trade. I am calling my project Lucky #7 because when I went to Shapiro supply in St. Louis Mo. to purchase my 6061T-6 tubing and flat stock I made a stop at the River City Casino to play roulette and won more than what it cost. So my build has begun.

 

[1boomtruck]

Got a great start on the front end this weekend.

 

[1boomtruck]

Boring the trees for the fork tubes

Milling the trees to final shape.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Defiantly going to be watching your progress. I like to see people with skills build things.

 

[King Zebba]

Your off to a Great start!!! 8)

 

[LukeTheJoker]

:shock: Well, I think the rest of us can quit now...

Luke.

 

[Pushie Pirate]

:shock: Well, I think the rest of us can quit now...

Luke.

Yep, I'm with you Luke, this thing will be trick!

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Awesome work! Makes me miss the machine tool class I took in high school

 

[Funkme]

Tools & more tools,ya can never have to many...
One to keep a eye on...Welcome to the build and good luck

 

[S.I.N. CYCLES]

Rad! Good to see another aluminum build happening. That crown is beef cake!

 

[1boomtruck]

I got a little more done today and I added a better picture of what I want it to look like but not the bar under the seat . Thanks for all the comments also.

more on the forks

bolts for the top of the tubes

Finished

trees before rounding

fork stem and rounded tree

finished front end

 

[pick]

WOW! 8) Great craftsmanship. I am way outclassed in this catagory! :lol:

 

[Rat Rod]

Shazam...making your own bolts. :shock:

 

[King Zebba]

Nice work on the forks!

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Awesome work! 8)

 

[kingfish254]

That mega fork deserves a nod in the Highlight reel.
BRAVO
Welcome to RRB and BO8
Good luck

 

[1boomtruck]

Got more done today started the rear dropouts and here we go.

Notched for the rear frame tubes

Cutting the angle.

Axle slots.

Cutting to shape.

Finished machined with a design change of adding the angle.

Ready for sanding and polishing.

 

[Lowlife Lucas]

Awesome work!

 

[1boomtruck]

Machined for awhile tonight I got the bottom bracket internally threaded and the head tube machined.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Wow! I wish I had your skills and equipment! Really nice work!

Luke.