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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> The Cafe >> Made my first fender /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1599931199 Message started by zevenenergie on 09/12/20 at 10:19:59 |
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Title: Made my first fender Post by zevenenergie on 09/12/20 at 10:19:59 Today is a happy day. I have had my English wheel ready for a few days. And I was eager to use it. http://https://i.imgur.com/3uxaPZLl.jpg So we took a sheet of 1.5mm thick aluminum and we started hitting it. :D http://https://i.imgur.com/GQmrmDCl.jpg 2 hours later it almost looked like a mudguard. http://https://i.imgur.com/sV2N7nAl.jpg And now finally weeeeeling....... ::) And immediately I found out why it is called an English wheel. If you want to move to the right it goes to the left and vice versa. That really takes some getting used to. :P http://https://i.imgur.com/4iUAD1Il.jpg But the result is worth it: http://https://i.imgur.com/SK1OIO2l.jpg http://https://i.imgur.com/qhKOm44l.jpg http://https://i.imgur.com/xgO4ttkl.jpg http://https://i.imgur.com/gLtNbzDl.jpg It's not perfect, but it follows the curves of the tire nicely. I think it is just a bit too wide. so I'll make a few more to see what looks best. Thanks for watching. And have a nice day :) |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by ohiomoto on 09/12/20 at 10:51:53 Good work! |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/12/20 at 12:13:36 Its good its not perfect. Now I just really envy you. If it were better Id be forced to hate ya, man.. |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Serowbot on 09/12/20 at 12:39:08 Man,... that's pretty... 8-) |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Ruttly on 09/12/20 at 15:05:47 Wow , very cool |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Matchless G11 on 09/12/20 at 17:39:41 That is really kicking!!! Now I wonder how they make the rolled bead on some fenders. |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by ohiomoto on 09/12/20 at 18:09:48 31282626707033243524222A727574410 wrote:
Bead roller [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skVoBh3M1zE[/media] |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by sandmanred on 09/13/20 at 12:29:12 Nice work! |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Ruttly on 09/13/20 at 19:57:08 293B343E373B34283F3E5A0 wrote:
That’s a compliment from a next level builder ! |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Jdvt600 on 09/27/20 at 09:46:08 @zevenenergie that's amazing work! Too bad you aren't nearby I'd love to borrow that wheel! I recently decided learn how to fabricate my own fenders. I am using 16 gauge cold rolled steel. All my planishing and shaping is with hammers. I live in a residential neighborhood in Texas and because it's so loud, I close the garage door when hammering. So, I'm waiting for the winter months when the garage is not a sauna. My fenders are starting to take shape but have a long way to go to get planished out. Nick from Catskill Mountain Customs has been very helpful. In case anyone is interested, here is his YouTube (http://www.catskillmtncustoms.com/videos) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catskill_mtn_customs/?hl=en). |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/27/20 at 10:50:19 I live in a residential neighborhood in Texas,,, Where in Texas? Im in Longview,, |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Jdvt600 on 09/27/20 at 10:53:05 Quote:
I'm in the south side of San Antonio. youzguyz is the only forum member I'm aware of that is closest to me. |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/27/20 at 11:05:11 YIKES! San Antonio? Boot camp was Hot,, and I was young then,, and had lived in Odessa,, Yeah,, closin the garage and swingin hammers,, hot,, Ya know, a Harbor Freight panel cutter with a planishing hammer face in it can accomplish many minutes worth of hammering right quick,, A mount for it over a vise with the proper dolly in it and a foot controlled air valve, of course ya gotta have the air chisel valve open, do a lot right quick that way,, and ya dont hafta run it wide open,, You can get a cheap set of tools, cut them off and weld whatever shape ya want on, And having one of those tools around is handy in other places,, like driving a bushing or bearing out,, Ive smacked on stuff with a 4 pound hammer and a punch, never even budge,, spent 10 or 15 minutes wearing me out,, and put an appropriate shaped tool in the panel cutter and Braaap,, DONE,, I have an old , treasured one I treat with more respect and a new HF one I treat like a rented mule,, If you dont have a compressor,, You need one,, everyone needs a compressor,, because Tires,, If ya get a small compressor, be aware of the Duty Cycle,, Youll kill it,, When the compressor kicks in,, stop, let it catch up,, and dont add a biggo volume tank,, No room? An air conditioner condensor pad outside, and a quick shed over it,, |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Jdvt600 on 09/27/20 at 11:12:32 I don't believe Harbor Freight sells one (at least not today). They do sell an English Wheel. But that's not going to fit in my work space or budget. I'll git'r done with the planishing tools (hammers and dollys) and nylon hammer (all from Harbor Freight). There is no rush, just waiting for the weather to cool off. |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/27/20 at 14:16:30 https://fliphtml5.com/ydrc/tmog/basic If your shoulders are young enough,, stay the course! Still a mighty handy tool to have around, And they are cheap,, |
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Title: Re: Made my first fender Post by Mothership on 10/03/20 at 14:18:31 Excellent job |
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