Help Finding a Welding shop

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Mike Stroz

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I'm new to the whole motorized bicycle scene and I want to start my first project, something very similar to this: http://www.vintageprojects.com/mini-bike/Power-Bike-plans.pdf and the problem is I can't weld, and I don't know anyone who can. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good welding shop around Shrewsbury, MA? I dropped the frame and motor off at a shop a couple months ago with very clear instructions, but they haven't even touched it yet, and I'd like to take the project somewhere that will actually work on it. Any suggestions are appreciated! I also wouldn't be opposed to someone doing it themselves for me, either.:-||
 
Mike, that's a cool looking bike. If I were to get a frame welded up custom I would want a longer wheelbase. It's so much cheaper and easier to start with an existing frame and go from there. I understand you want a custom job but it might be prudent to start with something basic for your first build. There's a lot of suitable frames out there. Just my thoughts for what they are worth.

I am curious if the shop quoted you a price for the job.

And check with a local welding school/classes to see if you can get a student to weld it up for you as a project.

good luck and welcome to the forum
 
The shop didn't give me an exact quote, they just said they would call me and check in occasionally and I haven't heard anything. I was thinking of bringing it to a local welding class or something, but I don't think there are any within an hour of my house...
 
Also, I was thinking of buying a ready- made frame, but I haven't been able to find anything like that for sale. I also forgot to put in my last post, I have the exact same frame as the one in the instructions, but I'm using a slightly newer and way cheaper Briggs 5s engine in place of the one in the original plans.
 
Well, keep us posted on your build. Hope you find what you're after. These things are so much fun to ride.
 
I'll definitely post pictures as I get it built, I just need to find someone willing to take on the project because I can't weld and I don't know anyone who can...
 
Some steel supply houses do fab work,check them out. How about your local laws bikes without pedals?....................Curt
 
I did a more thorough web search and turned up a place that will do the work. I'll be posting pictures of the project as it progresses. As for the laws, I'm not sure, but what's the worst that could happen? :)
 
Mike Stroz said:
I did a more thorough web search and turned up a place that will do the work. I'll be posting pictures of the project as it progresses. As for the laws, I'm not sure, but what's the worst that could happen? :)
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the cops confiscate it on day one...
 
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