Sask Mark Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 There is also some used Nazels available here:Old World Anvils - Used Equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hey Jesse, you really should quit playing with gas for your work. Check out the Induction Forges I sell: YouTube - Flat coil playing around There are a number of videos under "induction forge". Those are pretty neat! I got to check out a BIG one at the old Kaiser Steel plant.....LOUD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Jesse your shop looks so nice its nicer than my home, When you started building bikes back in the day were you turning alot of wrenches or was doing custom sheetmetal always your passion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 When I started I did it all! Paint...Fab...Built my own motors & Trannys.....Basically because I had no money and wanted Cool stuff so I had to make it myself...... Now I Just make everything Ha!......No Paint or Motors.....My guys at the shop are way better than me than that!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSmithingCo Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Did you do those raised bumps on the shroud with a doming die, or did you pre-stretch and stamp them out? Or something else I don't know about? Edited December 15, 2009 by CooperSmithingCo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Did you do those raised bumps on the shroud with a doming die, or did you pre-stretch and stamp them out? Or something else I don't know about? I stretch the spot on the Eckold then I have a set of dies I made to make it crisp. Then tune up all around it on the planishing hammer.... Edited December 16, 2009 by frankyluckman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) I love that bike it must make flying seem like your on bus haha I know what you mean about doing everything because of having no money, I like building tools though and its always a good experiance I am thinking about building a english wheel because the place I am working in has a nice massive lathe a nice 9 x 4 top wheel would be nice or something like that depending on what I can find only problem is I have no idea about the measurements for the different radius's to machine for the anvil wheels on metalcaft tools it says a #1 anvil is 12 inch radius with 1 inch track I am thinking the track is the part that contacts the upper wheel but a 12 inch radius really doesnt explain much for machining I used to like working on mechanical stuff I dont mind it, but when I do it becomes frusterating I keep thinking if this was only making something out of metal I would have something done by now when the engine still isnt running I think I am getting the sheet metal sickness again I have a bunch of books on it and have attempted to make a gas tank with a poorly made buck from whatever wood I could find at the time maybe I will build a chopper from the ground up and buy a cheap bike and chop the tag off and weld it to my frame hahaha I bought a bunch of sheetmetal tools and have played around with them some but I havent even used all of them yet they came as part of a package deal I wont let these babys go until my death day edited because it wont upload my pictures so i guess I will try again later Edited December 16, 2009 by Bryce Masuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 The table pictured is for my grandmother for christmas for all the love and support over the years and such, it has some flaws I wish I had done a few things better, but it is what it is and I have learned from making it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSmithingCo Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I stretch the spot on the Eckold then I have a set of dies I made to make it crisp. Then tune up all around it on the planishing hammer.... My friend sent me a picture of one of your powerhammers (pettingell no.2, I think) and it has a wooden column. For some reason wood makes sense to me, as if it would absorb the shock while remaining rigid, like the wooden handle on a hammer. I thought pettingells were all originally mounted on wooden beams anyway, but I get a lot of advice telling me to use steel instead. Most of the advice comes from people who do not own or operate sheet metal hammers. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Jesse, Your work is so creative, how do you come up with your ideas? Do you draw your ideas or just start building? Your bikes are truly rolling pieces of sculpture, do you do other forms of art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 I am thinking about building a english wheel because the place I am working in has a nice massive lathe a nice 9 x 4 top wheel would be nice or something like that depending on what I can find. Only problem is I have no idea about the measurements for the different radius's to machine for the anvil wheels. On metalcaft tools it says a #1 anvil is 12 inch radius with 1 inch track. I am thinking the track is the part that contacts the upper wheel but a 12 inch radius really doesnt explain much for machining Hey Bryce if your trying to use the wheel to planish a part the bottom wheel should have s slightly bigger radius that what you want the part to end up being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Jesse, Your work is so creative, how do you come up with your ideas? Do you draw your ideas or just start building? Your bikes are truly rolling pieces of sculpture, do you do other forms of art? Basically I don't sleep... These are just bikes....Not art......I build'm and use them like lawnmowers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Yea I really cant see you picking up a water color brush. I guess I shouldn't call it art but you obviously take a lot of pride in your craftsmanship and I was just wondering if you ever build "work" that doesn't have a motor on it? Edited December 16, 2009 by Danger Dillon video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 That is skookum Danger! I want one... doe they come in desk size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Yea I really cant see you picking up a water color brush. I guess I shouldn't call it art but you obviously take a lot of pride in your craftsmanship and I was just wondering if you ever build "work" that doesn't have a motor on it?YouTube - up and Away I am pretty sure anything is art when its handmade I think art is when you imagine something and then you make it reality, the best part about visualizing things is when you can do it without closing your eyes its almost like its created instantly but then of course you have to do the actual work I like your work its clear you have your own style and have spent alot of time pounding metal, if there is something you think you lack its probley because your soon to evolve your idea's again which is awesome like they say there are 4 phases to learning in life 1. when you know you are incompetent 2.when you dont know you are incompetent 3.when you know you are competent at something 4.when you are so good at something it you dont even think about it as soon as you hit phase 4 hopefully your thinking of something else to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSmithingCo Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I am pretty sure anything is art when its handmade I think art is when you imagine something and then you make it reality, I know it's purely argumentative, but I couldn't disagree with you more. Personally I feel like art is a form of communication designed to evoke an emotion where words may not accurately encompass. You should feel something, whether you see a bike and say it looks mean or listen to a song and call it sad. Or maybe that's the difference between art and good art. Or maybe I'm just smug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 its all relative, everyone does there own thing many people do things because its what they want to do, it has nothing to do with others trades were never truely recognized as art until mass production had taken off I guess no one recognized the human aspect of making things when you make anything by hand there are always imperfections those imperfections are different person to person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) That kinda went in the wrong direction. Wanted to know if the mechanics was the soul influence of the work or if you ever built a trebuchet for your back yard. (Oops, I guess thats still mechanical, doesn't have a motor though) Edited December 17, 2009 by Danger Dillon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 That kinda went in the wrong direction. Wanted to know if the mechanics was the soul influence of the work or if you ever built a trebuchet for your back yard. (Oops, I guess thats still mechanical, doesn't have a motor though) Ahhh I built a Huge Trebuchet on Monster Garage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Jessie, What decision did you come to on a hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyluckman Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 I got a Sahinler from Pieh Tool Sahinler Air Hammers & Parts And I got this one http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f57/nazel-4n-sale-washinton-6000-a-16156/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Ah, ah, ah, still has wheels and a motor. Anyway your work is an inspiration, needed that take no prisoners attitude. Hope you can bring the craft of smithing as much recognition as you have the motorcycle industry. Get it hot and hit HARD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Going back a couple post to the bit about what an "artist" is. I found this quote and to me, it sums it up perfectly. Good design of course is subjective. "A man who works with his hands is a laborer; A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist." -Louis Nizer, American lawyer (1902-1994) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawtiron Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Well said. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafi Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hey Jesse What dies come with the Sahinler just big flat ones? you can make your own set like hofi so u can get better control over the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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