very cool. I like the idea, you wouldn't mind if I borrowed it for my own build as well, would you? 
Hand formed seat pan
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I need to make a seat for my chop. I am good friends with the guys at the county roads department. They give me all of the old or damaged road signs. These signs are made of aluminum. I cant tell you what the alloy is, but it is of medium hardness and welds incredibly well.
The old sign:
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Rough draft:
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Annealing the pan:
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I dont have an english wheel or planishing hammer, so I make do with what Ive got to smooth up the shaping hammer marks. Here is the cap off of an oxygen bottle
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After the edges were trimmed to shape, here is the final pan. Now work can begin on making brackets for it. Its not perfect, but I am pretty happy with it. Besides, its truly hand formed.
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The old sign:
Rough draft:
Annealing the pan:
I dont have an english wheel or planishing hammer, so I make do with what Ive got to smooth up the shaping hammer marks. Here is the cap off of an oxygen bottle
After the edges were trimmed to shape, here is the final pan. Now work can begin on making brackets for it. Its not perfect, but I am pretty happy with it. Besides, its truly hand formed.
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Haha. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery.very cool. I like the idea, you wouldn't mind if I borrowed it for my own build as well, would you?
I dont care at all. I havent done anything groundbreaking, just showing a different way to do it is all.
Great work man.
I too don't have fancy forming tools.
Can't even afford a real anvil.
I got this cobblers anvil it is sweet for forming, 3 sided alot of great angles.
Just chuck it in the vice.
Best 5notes I've ever spent.
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I too don't have fancy forming tools.
Can't even afford a real anvil.
I got this cobblers anvil it is sweet for forming, 3 sided alot of great angles.
Just chuck it in the vice.
Best 5notes I've ever spent.
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I was asked to show a better detailed shot of the mounts and profile. Here they are.
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Things are coming along nicely.
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I had a friend of mine tool the leather with the bike's name in it. He did an awesome job!! Check out his work http://bigjohnsshop.blogspot.com/
One of a kind seat for my hand built bike. Kindof the icing on the cake.
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Just a few minor details to work over, but she is ready for summer!
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One of a kind seat for my hand built bike. Kindof the icing on the cake.
Just a few minor details to work over, but she is ready for summer!
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