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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #100 on: January 15, 2012, 03:05:05 PM »
I had to look up and see what a deerstalker hat was. They don't sell those around here. I'll also need some cycling knickers. I'll probably end up making them.

I have ten more turned\0/

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #101 on: January 15, 2012, 07:14:15 PM »
Wes,

Thought you might have spotted one when you were doing your research?  :coffee:

Here's a guy that you're going to have to copy....


 :D 


Deer stalker and Pedal pusher trousers.... Now how about a handlebar 'tash too?    :lol:



Won't be long now and all you'll have to do is thread them all!  :Doh:





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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #102 on: January 15, 2012, 08:16:57 PM »
Still going good. I got 25 more turned out today. I only need 5 more\o/ I also started on the pattern for my seat. As soon as I get it drawn up I can cut it out. I'll post a couple more pictures later.

I thought about the handlebar "stach" Ralph. I don't think they look good with a full beard. I haven't shaved that off for 15 years or so.

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #103 on: January 15, 2012, 09:08:11 PM »
Well the beard will do fine Wes  :thumbup:  Plenty of pic's on an image search had guys with "beauties" as well  :headbang:
 (That's what we (being me and a few mates) call a good full cultivated beard  :) )


This penny farthing is gonna be so very nice  :clap:





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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #104 on: January 17, 2012, 12:31:49 AM »
I had to take a short break from the nipples. I bent up a piece of 1/4" X 1" flat bar to make the step out of. This will allow me to climb up onto the thing. I got carried away and neglected in progress pictures. But it was pretty simple I just bent it and shaped it with a file. I'll be sure to post what I have after work tomorrow.

Maybe even a picture of my Beauty just for Ralph :Doh:

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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #105 on: January 17, 2012, 05:12:29 AM »
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Maybe even a picture of my Beauty just for Ralph :Doh:
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Build picks will be fine Wes..... Unless you want your 15 min's?





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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #106 on: January 17, 2012, 11:22:37 AM »
I have seen a picture of Wes's beard... it is quite the sight  :med:


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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #107 on: January 17, 2012, 07:44:24 PM »
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I have seen a picture of Wes's beard... it is quite the sight  :med:

 :lol:


Hope your not self conscious in any way Wes  :thumbup: 

Just ribbin ya  :poke:   So... When you going to shave it off next then? My goatee came off in November after 2 years... Looked funny for a few days  :)

Every now and again you have to see what you look like underneath! (IMHO)





Now....  :offtopic: so....



How's the work progressing?    :dremel:





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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #108 on: January 17, 2012, 09:33:13 PM »
Works coming along nicely Ralph. Thanks for asking:o). I took a little break from the lathe and bent up a piece of 1/4" X 3/4" flat steel to make a step for my Penny. It was a little thick but it was all I had on hand. To lighten it up a little I changed the profile with a file.





I need to file some grips into the top still and come up with a plate to bolt it on but I like how it looks.

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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #109 on: January 17, 2012, 10:23:25 PM »
That's a nice piece of bending and shaping, Wes!

But... File the grips on? Would it be easier to cut some with say .25 or .125 end mill?

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #110 on: January 17, 2012, 10:58:58 PM »
Just relax and watch.....
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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #111 on: January 18, 2012, 06:44:42 AM »
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Just relax and watch.....
Yeah!  :med: 
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Looks good Wes. (gonna have to get me a MIG one day!)  I'm now relaxing.....  :coffee:



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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #112 on: January 18, 2012, 06:23:05 PM »
Just relax and watch.....

OK Wes

I'm ready and waiting  :) :) :)

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #113 on: January 18, 2012, 09:49:58 PM »
I managed to get most of the grips filed into the top of my step. I need to decide what to do on the end. Probably a ray filed into it? It still needs to be cleaned up some.



I have the metal for my handlebars. I was going to just make straight ones. But I never do things the easy way [:D] I'm going to use 3/4" shaft for the bars. I am building a jig that I can heat the bars and bend them into shape on. I don't know if the originals used shaft or tube?

Thanks for watching:o)

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #114 on: January 18, 2012, 10:12:55 PM »
I need to learn not to second guess you Wes.

Nicely done.

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #115 on: January 18, 2012, 10:18:33 PM »
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Thanks Eric :beer:
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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #116 on: January 19, 2012, 01:44:06 AM »
Welcome back! I see you're back on track. Good health to your lady for the New Year.

I gotta say, this thread is one of my inspirations that helped me justify getting myself a mill & lathe this fall. I've always wanted a penny farthing and metal is just so cool to work with. If you ever decide to start posting videos I'll be a loyal viewer...hint hint!

Anyhow, I'll be checking back here more than I check the news...who cares what Harper (I'm Canadian) or Obama or Santorum are up to...
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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #117 on: January 19, 2012, 05:10:36 AM »
Very sweet file work Wes  :bow:  Looks far too good to put your foot on!


This is going to be the most bespoke (pimped up)  farthing in the world! I like it!  :headbang: 

Maximum  :proj:



You just take your time with this Wes.... As much as I can't wait to see the finished product. I like seeing the little bits being created and slowly imagining how good it's going to look  :drool:     :)




Looking forward to the next bit.....  :nrocks:




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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #118 on: January 19, 2012, 12:51:49 PM »
 :bugeye: stunning bit of file work Wes  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #119 on: January 19, 2012, 11:33:06 PM »
Tonight I got the seat cut out. I had a picture that I used to make my pattern out of. It worked pretty good.



I'll post pictures of my seat tomorrow.

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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #120 on: January 19, 2012, 11:42:14 PM »
Here is a original seat. There is a "bulls-eye" stamp tooled around the edge of the leather. I'm going to make a custom stamp so my seat will look a little more authentic.



You cant buy one like it.

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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #121 on: January 20, 2012, 05:10:42 PM »
Here is the seat I cut out.



I didn't have a tool to cut the little line around the edge. So I went to the local saddle shop. The guy there was really nice. He cut the line for me.



I thought I might want a tan colored seat and he cut out one of those for me also. He needed a little dapping block made to help him round his rivets. I made him one of those and we traded\o/



Now I have a choice as to what color I want:o)

Fun, fun, fun.....

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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #122 on: January 20, 2012, 06:51:41 PM »
Nice trade, Wes.

I think the darker one would tone better with the tweed outfit and deerstalker hat, when you get them. Let's face it, you are going to arouse some curiosity as you pedal around, so you may as well go the whole hog. Then, you will only need one answer to the inevitable questions:
"I'm just here testing out my time machine"

Seriously though, it's a great project and I'm really looking forward to seeing  your 1 and 1/4d finished and in action.

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #123 on: January 21, 2012, 05:14:06 PM »
The springs for my seat arrived today. I'll get a picture posted in a bit. I also have the tires ordered. I wanted them here so I could measure for the front forks. That and the ride will be smoother:o)

I need to get back on those nipples. I'm taking it easy with the wife today though.

Later,

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Re: Penny Farthing Bicycle
« Reply #124 on: January 21, 2012, 07:33:58 PM »
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I need to get back on those nipples. I'm taking it easy with the wife today though.
    :bugeye:    :lol:  :lol:


I dunno... Sometimes I think you do it on purpose?





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