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Joe_Knesek

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It's official! I started my first build today. I paid $50.00 for the Worksman but it is rough to say the least. I stripped it down & powder coated the wheels since the frame needs so much attention. I will be using Morini power.





 
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Joe_Knesek

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I tore down the Worksman today & media blasted it which uncovered all of it's flaws but it's ready for chopping. It's nice having a big blasting cabinet.





 
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Joe_Knesek

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Looks like it's gonna turn out nice keep the pictures coming. (^)
Thanks, but I have a lot of work ahead of me. This bike was previously used in a John Deere plant & they were not afraid of a MIG welder. Just about every bolt had been welded including the stem. I had to loosen the headset & cut the fork tube to get it apart. The fenders & the basket were even welded in place.

I hope to have a frame jig welded up by the end of the week.
 

Joe_Knesek

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looks good. nice frame. should be a nice cruiser and nice color for the rims
It will actually be a RestoMod BTR when I'm done. If my brazing goes well I plan to just powder coat the frame in a high gloss clear. Otherwise it will be powder coated in Thompson Green over Super Chrome. The motor & exhaust will be coated in a heat dissipating ceramic.
 

rustycase

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Looks like ur on your way to a real nice mab!

Would u tell me what u used to bake your rims?
do u got infra-red?

I'm still at the toaster oven stage on really small parts...

Best
rc
 

Joe_Knesek

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Looks like ur on your way to a real nice mab!

Would u tell me what u used to bake your rims?
do u got infra-red?

I'm still at the toaster oven stage on really small parts...

Best
rc
I use a digitally controlled 8'x8'x10' convection oven. Infra-red doesn't really work for custom coating since the parts vary in size & shape.



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thegnu

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Thanks, but I have a lot of work ahead of me. This bike was previously used in a John Deere plant & they were not afraid of a MIG welder. Just about every bolt had been welded including the stem. I had to loosen the headset & cut the fork tube to get it apart. The fenders & the basket were even welded in place.

I hope to have a frame jig welded up by the end of the week.
Hey joe , didnt ya know a mig welder is just nuts an bolts in wire form ? sheesh everyone knows that ! hahaha.
frame cleaned up nicely .
 

Joe_Knesek

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You've got skills bro, can't wait to see your build completed!

Peace Crazy Horse.
Thanks so much. I hope you don't have to wait too long. I sold my Vette this weekend so I'll be buying the motor, metal & tooling later this week.

Hey joe , didnt ya know a mig welder is just nuts an bolts in wire form ? sheesh everyone knows that ! hahaha.
frame cleaned up nicely .
Yeh but I'll be using my new TIG welder!

Gosh Joe, that's a REAL oven!

:)
rc
It sure is. I was able to fit this snow plow in it.



I like to go big, Here's my parts washer.



and here's my media blaster.



and here is my filtration system, yes that's a human on top of it.

 
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Mrfixxit

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Did some welding to my 76 Schwinn frame and powder coated it candy purple...had a great time spoking the wheels(not).. I designed the rear sproket -2 piece. Pretty happy with my first bike...30mph all day long!





 
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thegnu

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Did some welding to my 76 Schwinn frame and powder coated it candy purple...]
TIG.........I am jealous Joe . I have always wanted one of those.
WOW YOU GOT A PAINT CODE FOR THAT PURPLE if you dont mind I just fell in love with that color .
 

Joe_Knesek

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Oct 22, 2011
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Here's a couple other welders we have in the shop. It's nice to have access to good equipment.

220 Volt Lincoln automatic MIG



220 Volt Pro Spot MIG. This thing is incredible. It can weld dissimilar metals & metal/plastic laminates while recording every weld.


 
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Joe_Knesek

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Oct 22, 2011
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I haven't had much time to work on the bike but here are a few shots.

Sportsman 200 tank powdercoated in Sky White.


Sturmey Archer hub powdercoated in Black Chrome II


Linkage suspension in Sky White & Black Chrome II