Cranbrook Springer Forked BTR YD100 Replica Build (without fabrication)

[Nightster]

The copper strap is genius. That will lift the tank above the ordinary for not a lot of money.

Steve.

thanks Steve, I just saw several pieces of the copper pipe in the garage and thought let me give it a try. Turned out about a 16th of an inch thick, similar to some flat bar I was looking at on eBay. Had it right here in the garage. Lol

 

[Nightster]

not bike related but welding related

Grabbed some horseshoes while I was at the local welding supply. Going to hang my TV projector screen from some horseshoes.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Must be a Texas thang, but rustication of any form just begs for more photos. Carry on Sir. I have found horse shoes on my property always set to catch luck. Hope you do too.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

I ended up getting the cow hide seat, not the buffalo hide. I’m not sure if I’m keeping this on this bike. Might go ahead and order the lighter colored one and use this on a future Harley Davidson BTR build.

it’s about time to put up or shut up. My brazing has become better. Still practicing, but it’s not gonna be too much terribly longer before I start brazing on this frame. Since it supposed to rain Friday, I will have most of the day to work on it and some more functional horseshoe welding lol

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Coming along nicely. Just make sure when you braze that you have the proper heat to get full penetration. Surface welds are pretty but weak. I usually tig weld my frames and if need be I will braze over the welds to smooth things out.

 

[Nightster]

Coming along nicely. Just make sure when you braze that you have the proper heat to get full penetration. Surface welds are pretty but weak. I usually tig weld my frames and if need be I will braze over the welds to smooth things out.

Thanks OldBiscuit

Yea I probably need more practice. Although I am getting the chromoly glowing red in the process. So far I have beat the crap out of my practice joint with a sledge hammer and it held up well. The pipe started bending.

since my only other option is a flux core welder I figure I can do much better
brazing.

 

[Nightster]

Oops ignore the red string on my projector screen, that’s gonna be replaced with something rustic looking

 

[Nightster]

Work has been kicking my ass this week. No work on the bike except for taking a quick peek at what she’s gonna look like with wider cream tires. Rain tomorrow, may start brazing on the frame

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

The Wald fender braces arrived today Danny, they are listed a medium weight. Can't imagine what heavy's would be.
Five bucks each, You need three.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

The Wald fender braces arrived today Danny, they are listed a medium weight. Can't imagine what heavy's would be.
Five bucks each, You need three.
Tom

How many did you get? How many would I need for each fender?

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Front uses one and the rear two, Six was what was offered and got.
I need some direction as to where to send them to send them.
[email protected]

 

[Nightster]

Front uses one and the rear two, Six was what was offered and got.
I need some direction as to where to send them to send them.
[email protected]

Gotcha give me a second, email in route.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Reply received Danny, I will get these Wald fender braces to you as fast as a old fart can go.
I owe you for getting me to source stronger fender braces for my Huffy Davidson.
So as not to have a catastrophic fender failure. My wife thanks you too.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

Reply received Danny, I will get these Wald fender braces to you as fast as a old fart can go.
I owe you for getting me to source stronger fender braces for my Huffy Davidson.
So as not to have a catastrophic fender failure. My wife thanks you too.
Tom

you’re a good man Tom. And tell the wife she’s welcome. All I did was let my hobby OCD Get me introduced to some cool and helpful people.

 

[Nightster]

What brazing rods do you all recommend for the chromoly frame pieces?

brass? Anything with flux?

thanks

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Borax paste flux, brass rod, and wash your hands alot. Flux will make you sicker than a dog. The flux keeps the joints clean as the brass flows.
Tom

 

[curtisfox]

Ya or you use to be able to by brass rod with the flux on it, but things have changed, LOl. Now stuff is glass free flux.......Curt

 

[Nightster]

Faux copper filler cap

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Danny, here is the dissertation you need to read.
Welding vs. Brazing Bike Frames | Mission Bicycle
Frame fabrication is a science.
Tom

 

[Nightster]

Danny, here is the dissertation you need to read.
Welding vs. Brazing Bike Frames | Mission Bicycle
Frame fabrication is a science.
Tom

Thanks Tom