I have seen several threads about a wooden gas tank. Most end with no success.
I am working on my second build. The first I soldered a tin tank up. It turned out good but it took many hours. the hours seemed long because I wanted to be riding. I am not a experienced metal worker. The corners were the hardest to make sure they were soldered completely. It is also huge in capacity. 3.5 quarts I bet.
For my second build I thought I would try something different. Same tank shape different material. The tank is a 64 oz ligther fluid can. Dump the lighter fluid be soldering. Just a friendly suggestion.
The wooden shell is built of 1/8 inch luan plywood. It take simple curves nicely. It has been nice because work has kept me busy and I can get good work done in a few minutes each night.
The metal tank will sit inside and be glued with construction adhesive. The top will then be enclosed with more luan plywood.
I intened to paint this tank. After filling the grain it will be smooth as glass.
With this technique you could easily build a fine woody tank too.
For you long distance riders, look at your asian food stores for sesame oil cans. 2 liter, 2.5 and 3 liters are available. The 2.5 was square in cross section would be great for a retro bike with a straight upper tube. I bet the italian food stores have some good olive oil cans too.
Have a great day
I am working on my second build. The first I soldered a tin tank up. It turned out good but it took many hours. the hours seemed long because I wanted to be riding. I am not a experienced metal worker. The corners were the hardest to make sure they were soldered completely. It is also huge in capacity. 3.5 quarts I bet.
For my second build I thought I would try something different. Same tank shape different material. The tank is a 64 oz ligther fluid can. Dump the lighter fluid be soldering. Just a friendly suggestion.
The wooden shell is built of 1/8 inch luan plywood. It take simple curves nicely. It has been nice because work has kept me busy and I can get good work done in a few minutes each night.
The metal tank will sit inside and be glued with construction adhesive. The top will then be enclosed with more luan plywood.
I intened to paint this tank. After filling the grain it will be smooth as glass.
With this technique you could easily build a fine woody tank too.
For you long distance riders, look at your asian food stores for sesame oil cans. 2 liter, 2.5 and 3 liters are available. The 2.5 was square in cross section would be great for a retro bike with a straight upper tube. I bet the italian food stores have some good olive oil cans too.
Have a great day
