BO15 Nouveau Style (previously Shop-rod)

[David Cooksey]

Moved on to the rear box support. A little trial and error was needed to get the position right. I don't want to catch the back of my leg on it as I pedal!

I'd love to show you my fancy tube bender at this point. But alas I don't own one! I just use the end of my workbench!

They only needed a "tweak"

Tacked into position

I won't fully weld them until I'm sure of their position.

 

[OddJob]

What if your cool box had a cut that followed the seat stay , it would look really custom and also allow more 'heel room'.

 

[David Cooksey]

What if your cool box had a cut that followed the seat stay , it would look really custom and also allow more 'heel room'.

The box needs to be that size and shape.
However........ Remember, there is a long way to go with this design. What you are seeing here will not be seen once I'm finished.....

 

[David Cooksey]

So, handlebars.

The chrome is no good, so I'm covering them in black leather.

To make them a little more comfortable I'm fixing a layer of foam around the grip area.

Which was painted black

 

[David Cooksey]

Then I made a template for the leather with some dodgy wallpaper!

Unfortunately the piece of leather I have isn't big enough to do both sides.

So, I've had to order some more. Hope it matches lol

 

[David Cooksey]

Using my long gone grandfather's braddle I made holes every 5mm along the edges.

Lots of holes

As you can see, the wine is open, so that's all for tonight!

 

[David Cooksey]

OK, so I carried on!

I'm reasonably happy with that. The stitches could be neater where the foam finishes, but then I'm a metalworker, not a sewer!

 

[David Cooksey]

In theory the other side should be easier,
A, I'm more experienced at doing it and
B, there's no brake cable.
C, I'll not have been on the wine. Probably.

 

[David Cooksey]

Oh yeah, i missed a stage out.
Before I started sewing I used some double sided tape to hold the leather in place on the bars. It also stops it twisting round in use.

 

[Verrt]

C, I'll not have been on the wine. Probably.

Sure

 

[Psychographic]

That leather work looks great. Much nicer than just painting the bars.

 

[Indyjps]

Good looking build.

I like your tube bender, I use the hitch receiver on my truck the same way.

 

[David Cooksey]

Well, in the cold (sober) light of day, I think it looks rubbish!

So I'm redoing it. Different thread, different stitch and I've reprofiled the area where the foam finishes.

I've made a start on it, but I've had to stop for now. I'll post photos when it's done.

 

[Psychographic]

Well, in the cold (sober) light of day, I think it looks rubbish!

So I'm redoing it. Different thread, different stitch and I've reprofiled the area where the foam finishes.

I've made a start on it, but I've had to stop for now. I'll post photos when it's done.

I think many times we are too hard on ourselves and our accomplishments. The good thing about that is, it makes us strive to do better.

 

[Couch tater]

Well, in the cold (sober) light of day, I think it looks rubbish!

So I'm redoing it. Different thread, different stitch and I've reprofiled the area where the foam finishes.

I've made a start on it, but I've had to stop for now. I'll post photos when it's done.

I covered a set of bars with a purchased leather cover, Used two needles from opposite sides to get an X pattern, thick waxed thread. Pain to keep straight while stitching though, I found that it was a job that needed to be done slowly and deliberately.

 

[SoulGarageOH]

I’m really interested to see how this outer box will look. The inner has me intrigued.


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[David Cooksey]

I covered a set of bars with a purchased leather cover, Used two needles from opposite sides to get an X pattern, thick waxed thread. Pain to keep straight while stitching though, I found that it was a job that needed to be done slowly and deliberately.

That's what I was aiming for, now using two needles. However I must be doing it wrong /differently because I'm not getting the "X". I don't mind though because I actually like the pattern I'm getting.

 

[Couch tater]

That's what I was aiming for, now using two needles. However I must be doing it wrong /differently because I'm not getting the "X". I don't mind though because I actually like the pattern I'm getting.

If I recall correctly, it was an over - under pattern. You couldn't pull your last stitch tight until you completed the next. It was tedious but looked nice.

 

[David Cooksey]

Switching back to the rear storage box, I finished the frame today.
Welded in some hank bushes

Which go here

Then moved on to a fill in panel that goes between the seat post and the pannier
It needs a bit of shaping in order for it to fit.

 

[David Cooksey]

It goes in here

I'm going to be using a "piano hinge" for the side doors. I have one in the garage......... somewhere!