The idea is great - I love it. Execution is also good, I would probably make a little bend where the bracket meets the mudguard, so that is flush on the front, and curles underneath it, this way you can leave 3mm gap to fill it in with weld. Grind it smooth - bang. Job done.
Cheers for that Mackie. Still might yet start again from scratch 😂 but I’ve learnt some great lessons on this. I have to say you are right with the bend because clearances are a little on the tight side. I was also lazy in leaving the wheel in before welding. The next one I make will be much better! Skäl. David
Hi David It's not easy is it ? Practice makes perfect!!!! Hi David I saw one of your video a while back Which you used red rubber grease. Any chance of a video of what the different types of grease ie copper,red, normal grease. Keep the good work up David! Cheers Garry
Cheers Gary. Welding is such a useful skill but I’m still not good enough at it. Fun though. That’s a good idea thank you I will add it to the list! Skäl. David
Thanks Edward. Having chatted to Del and paid attention to his current welding improvement, it’s a lot to do with the fact he has been using 3mm steel. We both have the same welder and one of the issues with these cheap welders is that you have to learn to work around the limitations of the machine instead of just learning how to weld properly. I’m using 1mm steel here so it’s harder to weld because you have to balance heat against blow through. On 3mm with this welder you run it on max and it welds really nicely. But yeah. Lots of improvement needed on my part! Skäl. David
Hi David bike looking good I've just started my own any chance you could tell me where you got your mud guards from if it was eBay what link thanks tony
HI Tony, Front mudguard - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Front-Mudguard-Plain-Steel-Wide-To-Suit-Bobber-Chopper-/371979681011?hash=item569bb77cf3 Rear mudguard - motone.co.uk Hope you have as much fun as me!
It happens fella, at least you know what you did, and think your right, as I have done it myself several times. I have always said, the best skill you will ever learn as a fabricator is to know when to walk away from a job and take up to 24hrs off. Sometimes I listen to my own advice, sometimes I don't, but when I don't, that's when I start making silly mistakes, and cause myself shed loads more work. Being a creator, doesn't always help that decision, sometimes you just stick with it, to get that video out, I have also done that :) It's a fairly thin piece, has it pulled to the weld, or is it just warping through heat? If its down to heat management, given the size of the piece, the only thing you could do would be let it cool completely between each weld. Could you, if things don't work out, run the bracket underneath and use rivets, would be a lot more flush with the top and might be able to bondo smooth prior to paint, the danger with welds, if that bracket is going to get a shed load of vibration, and could end up cracking later on. Looking forward to the next one Dave, keep the camera rolling :)
Great advice there GT and thanks. I’ve put it aside for now and when I come back to it we can see just what the next steps are. Nothing final done yet. I can always cut it off and start again. 😀. Can’t wait to see if I’ve cocked it up or if it’s fixable. Skäl. David
I'm a grinder, never claimed to be a welder and will never be one. It would be great to be an expert in everything, but sadly my day job pays too well to take the time off to learn it all.
The idea is great - I love it. Execution is also good, I would probably make a little bend where the bracket meets the mudguard, so that is flush on the front, and curles underneath it, this way you can leave 3mm gap to fill it in with weld. Grind it smooth - bang. Job done.
Cheers for that Mackie. Still might yet start again from scratch 😂 but I’ve learnt some great lessons on this. I have to say you are right with the bend because clearances are a little on the tight side. I was also lazy in leaving the wheel in before welding. The next one I make will be much better! Skäl. David
Thanks David
Can't wait to see the video for it.
You are doing your best and you look like your enjoying your self
Cheers Garry
Hi David
It's not easy is it ?
Practice makes perfect!!!!
Hi David I saw one of your video a while back
Which you used red rubber grease. Any chance of a video of what the different types of grease ie copper,red, normal grease.
Keep the good work up David!
Cheers Garry
Cheers Gary. Welding is such a useful skill but I’m still not good enough at it. Fun though. That’s a good idea thank you I will add it to the list! Skäl. David
“A” for effort David, perhaps a chat with Del as he seems to have cracked how to get good welds.
Thanks Edward. Having chatted to Del and paid attention to his current welding improvement, it’s a lot to do with the fact he has been using 3mm steel. We both have the same welder and one of the issues with these cheap welders is that you have to learn to work around the limitations of the machine instead of just learning how to weld properly. I’m using 1mm steel here so it’s harder to weld because you have to balance heat against blow through. On 3mm with this welder you run it on max and it welds really nicely.
But yeah. Lots of improvement needed on my part! Skäl. David
Moto Mirius David I’m sure you will get it sorted and it will look great.
absolutely spot on Dave..
Hi David bike looking good I've just started my own any chance you could tell me where you got your mud guards from if it was eBay what link thanks tony
HI Tony,
Front mudguard - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Front-Mudguard-Plain-Steel-Wide-To-Suit-Bobber-Chopper-/371979681011?hash=item569bb77cf3
Rear mudguard - motone.co.uk
Hope you have as much fun as me!
Hi David where did you get the mudguard from? Regards Matt.
Hi Matt. Mudguard was off eBay, seller bsa111. Skäl. David
It happens fella, at least you know what you did, and think your right, as I have done it myself several times. I have always said, the best skill you will ever learn as a fabricator is to know when to walk away from a job and take up to 24hrs off. Sometimes I listen to my own advice, sometimes I don't, but when I don't, that's when I start making silly mistakes, and cause myself shed loads more work. Being a creator, doesn't always help that decision, sometimes you just stick with it, to get that video out, I have also done that :) It's a fairly thin piece, has it pulled to the weld, or is it just warping through heat? If its down to heat management, given the size of the piece, the only thing you could do would be let it cool completely between each weld. Could you, if things don't work out, run the bracket underneath and use rivets, would be a lot more flush with the top and might be able to bondo smooth prior to paint, the danger with welds, if that bracket is going to get a shed load of vibration, and could end up cracking later on. Looking forward to the next one Dave, keep the camera rolling :)
Great advice there GT and thanks. I’ve put it aside for now and when I come back to it we can see just what the next steps are. Nothing final done yet. I can always cut it off and start again. 😀. Can’t wait to see if I’ve cocked it up or if it’s fixable. Skäl. David
Jesus Christ!! Did you have a flock of pigeons do your welding 😂😂😂
I'm a grinder, never claimed to be a welder and will never be one. It would be great to be an expert in everything, but sadly my day job pays too well to take the time off to learn it all.
I hate rushing things, always make stupid mistakes! All good practice though Dave 👍🏻
Cheers Dave, yeah you'd think I'd know better by now. Hope you have a great run out tomorrow with the guys. Skäl
It looks shite mate.