December 6, 200916 yr Hello My name is Jesse I'm from Long Beach Ca. I build custom motorcycles and cars for a living. I am just starting out in Blacksmithing. Some of my work.......
December 6, 200916 yr Hello Jesse, Judging by your work, I'd say you are starting out in blacksmithing with a pretty impressive skill set. Skills and knowledge that will lend themselves well to being a blacksmith. I look forward to seeing some of your work....What type of work are you planning to do?
December 6, 200916 yr Author Hello Jesse, What type of work are you planning to do? I really have no Idea what I'm going to make?...I'm just pointing myself in this direction, and seeing where it takes me!....
December 6, 200916 yr As Brian said, you already have an impressive knowledge and skill set from building bikes. Blacksmithing is a little different as the micrometer is now called a 2 pound hammer, the 22-1/2 degree bend is now called "about there", and blacksmiths eyeball things so they fit together and look right. I can not wait till you blend the two crafts, and build a bike that looks like a BIG anvil with wheels attached. (grin) I can only imagine how much interest it would attract when you rode that anvil bike to a blacksmith meeting. Paint could be rust patina (blacksmiths think rust IS a color) or maybe flat black, with maybe some pin stripping to define the edges of the anvil. It could give a whole different meaning to the words "Hammer Down" when you cranked the throttle on the open road. (BIG GRIN)
December 6, 200916 yr Welcome Jesse! Nice bikes!! Would be interesting to see a traditionally forged bike frame and components... Bronze rims...Hmmmm. May get a little heavy though:D
December 6, 200916 yr Welcome to the forum, Jesse! You should excel at blacksmithing, after seeing some of the things you pulled off with "Monster Garage". Blacksmiths are the true masters at turning one item into another!! You will do well.
December 6, 200916 yr How about forged aluminum, not so hard just don't get it too hot. Tank panel 1/2" plate, rear strut 2" square, shifter 2" square one piece.
December 7, 200916 yr The best work starts with an idea, bringing that idea to life is where the skill comes in. Seems like you got it covered, welcome to the site.
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