Bike builders that have machine tools/shops

[Tom from Rubicon]

The cylinder already has the typical Chinese chrome plating. I dunno how long it will last, but for $25 Amazon will have another one here tomorrow. Why worry?

Hey Tom, I got these doo-dads in a box of mis-matched gauge blocks.

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Hard to see in the pic but they got the Ford logo on them. I don't know about anybody else but I never saw one of those in a Ford! But I did finally find a use for one. I mounted it up on my tool post, used it to find center first, and then backed the cross out the radius I needed to match the OD of my squish cut, and scribed a line. Worked good!

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Combustion chamber's next.

You mentioned 1-2-3 blocks the other day and I have a pair that appear to be shop made by a man named Mel.

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I never met the man but he made some damn fine blocks!

FOG, I am sure your parents named you well. Alot of us are just plain transparent. Any way another totally unrelated forum jogged my memory.
Last blue window on right side. Look familiar?
Gauge block - Wikipedia
Tom
Happy New Year

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

I keep my home shop even in Winter at 60F. So far just go in and split kindling and think about what I needs to the Flyer and my first build a Huffy-Davidson need get done while sipping on a Leiny. Huffy was a BBR kit, the Huffy didn't kill me but needs proper good wheels. Then with clean conscience, sell it .

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Saturday January 9, My sister Debra passed away due to long term complications of type 1 diabetes. She was 65.
Take a pass on condolences.
No one gets out of here alive.
The man she married in 2015 was one of her better decisions, and he loved her greatly. As you all know with a virus raging through our nation, a gathering of the Clan is out of the realm of possibility.
Take care of your families and don't take chances. Especially with the older family members.
Tom

 

[indian22]

Well worded advice Tom that helps to pay it forward & remind us to focus on that which is most important each day.

Rick C.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Just another reason to remember how precious life and family is. Most people only get one shot at life , live it to its fullest.

 

[Greg58]

Tom I understand what you're saying, I have family members that refuse to wear a mask and they have multiple health issues. It's like playing Russian roulette.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

The other day I gave my cheapy rustic saddle from Lynne a second look. One can untention the leather, but the steel rod frame is right there. Only thing that saddle is good for is art.
Bull's Head, 1942 by Pablo Picasso

He could have painted a coupla Picasso eye balls on it don't ya know.
Do ya think rusty handle bars is what makes it?
Feed back, smart remarks, even sarcasm welcomed. Come on guys.
Want a pitcher of the saddle in question?
Gonna have to wait a day. Sun is down, low tonight -4F. Modine furnace set at 60F in the machine shop.
Wood stove in lower level family room keeps 75F.
Tom

 

[curtisfox]

Rust is a must. KOOL..........Curt

 

[indian22]

I really used to hate Picasso's work until I saw it in gallery exhibits. Even great photography doesn't do it justice. Though I'm not a big fan: I do like a lot of his art. Though I've not seen this piece on display; I like it....just as shown.

Rick C.

 

[Tinsmith]

Well done Tom,
It ain't a longhorn, but sure looks good!

Dan

 

[Greg58]

Tom I don't know how you stand that weather, it's 53 here at 6 AM. You can rev me when it's 100 here in August.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Just tp make you feel good Greg, it will get down to -10 on Sunday night.
Tom

 

[indian22]

We are forecast to have a -9 degrees Monday night in Oklahoma. We are just on the Southern edge of this weather event.

Rick C.

 

[fasteddy]

I sent an email to a friend of mine in Alaska and asked him if he could go out and turn the Polar Vortex Machine off. I'm waiting for his reply but I know what it will be. I'm certain it will be physical impossible since I'm not a contortionist.

 

[indian22]

Plus 15 to 20 inches of snow!

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Only 15 standing here, if not for the wet heavies might have been 20. Guy that plows my 300ft driveway has made some dandy piles. Leaf blower snow coming tonight.
Tom

 

[wheelbender6]

My shop is my tailgate. My equipment is a dremel, 3/4: drill, hacksaw and a metal file. I still have a lot of fun. I just cant work in bad weather.

 

[Tinsmith]

My shop is my tailgate. My equipment is a dremel, 3/4: drill, hacksaw and a metal file. I still have a lot of fun. I just cant work in bad weather.

The bad weather part sucks, but being able to play with those toys is a good thing. Enjoy!'
Dan

 

[Oldbiscuit]

At the airport in Ft Myers Fl ,87deg and getting ready to fly into Omaha Ne -10 . Oh well it was great to spend a week in the warm sun with my wife . Now it’s back to reality and fricken cold !!

 

[curtisfox]

LOL -32 this morning - 7 colder then predicted, Tuesday it is suppose to start climbing.........Curt