« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5   Go Down

Author Topic: Simplex Fenders  (Read 22993 times)

pd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3130
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #30 on: February 16, 2015, 03:09:39 PM »
" Only 5 months to Portland! "

And here I was doing so good about NOT becoming anxious . :( ;)

Pete . :)
Logged
Goes around , Comes around . :)

Mike Sal

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1204
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #31 on: February 16, 2015, 03:27:03 PM »
I see that you have the handle bolted to your beverly shear.  I leave the bolt out so it stores better on the shelf below the work table.  I just slide the handle on & off as needed.

Have you squirted any paint onto a fender yet to see what the "as rolled" surface finish provides? 
Mike S
Logged

Sonrisers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
    • View Profile
    • www.elegantoakandmore.com
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #32 on: February 16, 2015, 03:43:15 PM »
Looks great Rick, you'll be spitting those things out left and right.
Logged

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #33 on: February 16, 2015, 04:38:11 PM »
Quote from: Mike Sal on February 16, 2015, 03:27:03 PM
I see that you have the handle bolted to your beverly shear.  I leave the bolt out so it stores better on the shelf below the work table.  I just slide the handle on & off as needed.

Have you squirted any paint onto a fender yet to see what the "as rolled" surface finish provides? 
Mike S

I have thought about drilling it for a hitch pin for easy removal, but I store it on a wall shelf and just leave the handle attached.

I have not tried spraying it yet, but it will need more sanding on the edges to get rid of the marks left by the Lancaster style Shrinker.
Logged
Rick

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #34 on: February 16, 2015, 04:41:21 PM »
Quote from: Sonrisers on February 16, 2015, 03:43:15 PM
Looks great Rick, you'll be spitting those things out left and right.

I might make a few extras, but I just like the challenge of doing something that I haven't done before.  I will do a rear next, as I will need one in the future for a frame I have.  One of these days I might even attempt a gas tank.
Logged
Rick

ndian22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #35 on: February 17, 2015, 11:52:15 AM »
Really nice work on the fender Rick.
Logged

oil-lamp

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 882
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #36 on: February 17, 2015, 06:16:16 PM »
Well let me place my order then. I could use two pieces for the rear fender from where the belts are forward. Please.  8)
Logged

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #37 on: February 17, 2015, 07:51:53 PM »
Quote from: oil-lamp on February 17, 2015, 06:16:16 PM
Well let me place my order then. I could use two pieces for the rear fender from where the belts are forward. Please.  8)

Give me some time to work out my technique and I can help you out Reese.
Logged
Rick

pd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3130
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #38 on: February 17, 2015, 09:40:53 PM »
Reese ,

I guess I missed something ...

Are talking about the rear fender cut outs ?

Maybe I'm just being thick . It is late .

Pete . :)
Logged
Goes around , Comes around . :)

oil-lamp

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 882
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #39 on: February 18, 2015, 05:02:34 AM »
It's not the cut outs where the belts pass well maybe one needs help there. Its the length to the end and where it bolts to the lower frame. That's all.  8)
Logged

butch27

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 133
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #40 on: February 21, 2015, 12:45:48 PM »
Those look great.
Logged

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #41 on: February 23, 2015, 11:12:18 AM »
Here is my first rear fender. I found that as you try to work longer pieces of metal, it is harder to keep them consistent.  I have not cut out for the belt or drilled any holes in it.

On the cardboard is my pattern for the radius.
Logged
Rick

pd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3130
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #42 on: February 23, 2015, 12:49:14 PM »
Nice work , Rick .
Looks like you're pretty well getting the hang of it . ;)

Pete . :)
Logged
Goes around , Comes around . :)

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #43 on: February 23, 2015, 12:58:53 PM »
Thanks Pete!   It would be nice if I knew someone that has done this before so I could ask some questions.
Logged
Rick

pd

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3130
    • View Profile
Re: Simplex Fenders
« Reply #44 on: February 23, 2015, 03:37:57 PM »
Rick ,

Here's what seems to be a fairly comprehensive forum .
If you haven't yet , you might take a look around this site :

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49

Pete . :)

Logged
Goes around , Comes around . :)
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5   Go Up
« previous next »