Making Oversized Spokes
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Күн бұрынThis video shows an easy way to make spokes of virtually any length!
Here's a link to a video showing a thread rolling machine:
• Thread Spokes - Head T...
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@ElectricalExistence 2 жыл бұрын
This fellow is the Bob Ross of metal forming. I could see him saying things like "Now we will just make a happy little bend." or "there are no mistakes on only happy unplanned alterations to the pattern.".
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gbt4880 2 жыл бұрын
"Bob Ross" works. When I first started watching Ron's videos, he kind of struck me as a Mr. Rogers for grownups. Gentle voice. Speaks slowly and clearly. Always smiling, but never in a way that's condescending or prideful. I'll probably never make a wheel but Ron's videos are so educational and entertaining that I watch them all. Twice.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Wow - thanks for the wonderful comment!
@ThisOldTony 2 жыл бұрын
great video Ron! enjoyed.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Tony. You posted a masterpiece this morning!
@volksboy62 Жыл бұрын
This Old Tony is the best too! It is awesome to see you watching other cool creators
@Bobbitt3 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the mistakes and how to adapt. It’s nice to know even a master is always learning!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Always!
@ButBigger42 2 жыл бұрын
I love how Ron casually knows more than everyone about everything but isn't cocky or arrogant about it. He is just happy to show us mere mortals some of his tricks.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Well, thank you for the compliment - but I certainly DON'T know everything. I try to learn something new each day, and I love hanging around with people who are smarter (or more experienced) than I am.
@pesterenan 2 жыл бұрын
Ron, I know it takes a little more time to convert the measurements that you do, to standard units, but know that this helps us viewers from outside the US, A LOT! I can't imagine how much "thousands" are, but I can understand those millimeters! Haha nice project! Your excellent craftsmanship really shows in every project!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I grew up with the Imperial system, and it's the one I understand intuitively - but I realize that only 3 out of 193 countries use it, and I want my videos to be understandable to as many people as possible.
@Gottenhimfella 2 жыл бұрын
I have a question: is a "ten thirty two" screw twice as big as a "five thirty two" screw, and if not, why not? 😄
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I certainly acknowledge that the Imperial system has some quirks. Threads 6.3mm and smaller are designated by a number, and larger threads are designated by a fraction. And no, a #5 screw is not half the diameter of a #10 screw. I can't tell you why this is the case, but I do understand why more rational systems are used by most of the world. If you think the thread sizing system is odd, look into how the thickness of sheet materials are measured. The larger the gauge number, the thinner the material!
@Gottenhimfella 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell It is great comfort to find that there are still North Americans who can respond in a sweetly reasonable way to a bit of light-hearted ribbing. You're not of Canadian extraction, perchance? If you're a born and bred citizen of the US: Have you ever thought of standing for high office?
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I do consider myself a 'born and bred' US citizen, bur really, the vast majority of everyone in North America has ancestors that came from somewhere else. I have no interest in holding any political office. My life is complicated enough as it currently stands!
@janettehill8544 2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach. Not so slow as to bore the viewer and not so fast as to easily miss some detail. Of course given we are watching a video, it's possible to rewind and catch detail that was missed. However your rhythm seems to be just right. At least for me. It's a pleasure to look over your shoulder so to speak. I always find something new I hadn't thought of before.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ja'nette - I'm glad my style is a good fit for you. We are in a very fast-paced age, and my style is a bit slow for some people - but it's very nice to know that it works for you, and many others.
@TrevorDennis100 Жыл бұрын
Ron, the first two years of my toolmaking apprenticeship was at the Ford Apprentice Training Center at Harrold Hill, Essex, UK. A storry did the rounds one day about the chief instructor was doing his rounds when he came across an apprentice holding a hammer half way along the handle. We'd been taught to always use the full length of the handle, so the chief instructor took the hammer and cut the excess handle off with a hacksaw, and returned it to the apprentice. I was reminded of that story seeing you hammer the spoke flare. I think I now own at least a dozen assorted hammers, and I am sure there are times when I don't use the full length of the handle.
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
Well, when you need maximum power, there is no question that gripping the handle near the base is the best strategy. But sometimes, a lighter hit is preferred, and that's when I 'choke up' on the handle. In my mind, it's not a 'one size fits all' thing.
@BuckJolicoeur 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. This was my one question. In answering it, you made me realize (yet again) how taking a little time with simple tools, making a jig or tool is the key to making almost anything.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, simple fixtures can really expand your capabilities!
@rgetso 2 жыл бұрын
Time and expense invested in simple fixtures minimizes time wasted in frustration and mangled parts.
@ChristopherHallett 2 жыл бұрын
Also, a quality fixture can result in VERY repeatable tolerances for making a lot of things that are practically identical, such as these spokes.
@hptator 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you showed the aluminium fixture first. You've probably saved that time to anyone trying to do this.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
We all can learn from the mistakes of others.
@outsidescrewball 2 жыл бұрын
ENJOYED…..simple craftsmanship tutorial from an expert….lots of subtle tips/lessons
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Bigskyguy56 2 жыл бұрын
Ron, Thank you for sharing your expertise & knowledge with us. I too, appreciate , that you show your set backs as well as the finished products. Rick
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you have learned from my missteps!
@targusmack2302 2 жыл бұрын
After watching awhile and learning so much I finally have a good tidbit of knowledge to share. The jig you used to make the heads is basically the same as what I use to make rivets. The key length to forming a good rivet head is one and half times the wire diameter.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good tip. I think the formula would be a little different for a 'head' that has a taper, which fits into the countersunk recess in my fixture.
@coalblack 2 жыл бұрын
Watching a master is a wonderful thing! Good stuff Ron👍
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 2 жыл бұрын
Someone asked me to restore a penny farthing recently: Your videos have given me confidence in rebuilding the front wheel (i have the hub but nothing else). Thankyou.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Sounds like these videos came at the perfect time for you.
@Stuart_Cox1969 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one, first a Tony video then a Ron video, that's what makes my day.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a good weekend. I'm just about to watch the new Blondihacks video, too!
@Lets_Fish_It 2 жыл бұрын
It's mint how you show the actual testing and modification process!!!!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's an important part of many tasks.
@TestPilotWally 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Especially how much you show the fixtures, jigs, and clamping mechanisms that go into many of your hand-made parts. It really emphasizes how much effort has to go into custom fabricating the tooling before even starting on the part- if you want it to come out right!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm 'big' on fixtures. Even though they take time to make, they often allow you to do things that just wouldn't be possible otherwise.
@ltlbuddha 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! You are a good spokesman for metal working... I'll get me coat
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
SPOKESMAN? - HAH - I get it!
@derrick_builds 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that amount of work to get the detail you are after is amazing. Keep up the good work.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! More videos on the way.
@LimestoneCoastCustoms 2 жыл бұрын
Howdy again Ron. So glad you are showing we are not perfect, making dies, bucks etc, doing test pieces by trial & error is not only just the way to go for consistency & also accuracy. 😉
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's how work gets done in the real world!
@codys_fab 2 жыл бұрын
Learn to fixture like Ron and it all downhill from there! Another great video! Thanks Ron!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mickellis8747 2 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant Ron, even though I've been around dirt bike and bicicles all my life and respoked many many wheels I never really thought about the process involved in maufacturing the spokes. It's pretty straigt forward really. Thanks again.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Of course you would buy spokes if they were available, but I needed some unusually long ones!
@manuellongo4365 2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to see a master at work.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it!
@brandontscheschlog 2 жыл бұрын
How does Ron not have more followers? Amazing content for a brilliant man!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Metal fabrication is not for everyone, and I'm glad that 185,000 people have chosen to subscribe so far!
@MattOckendon Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Ron. I build custom wheels for various contraptions and until now just bought the cheapest spokes that I could find (that happened to be longer) and then cut them - the garage is covered in 2mm offcuts! I’m absolutely making RC style spokes from here in. You can buy the rolling heads for those machines for around $30 make a little arbour for it from mild steel and run it in a cordless drill - works great once you get the pre-load in the rolling head dialled in.
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
Wow - that's great to know! I have always sent my spokes out to be threaded, since I thought thread rolling machines were super-exensive.
@aerogfs 2 жыл бұрын
Ron, Tony and Aaron.. that's a nice weekend!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and don't forget Quinn at Blondihacks!
@Mavrik9000 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I'm not making metal parts, but now I know how it's done.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoy watching!
@leop9021 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift Ron
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@smiley800 2 жыл бұрын
I've been having fun watching your channel. I had a friend a few decades back who had his own machine shop in his basement. I always got a kick out of watching him work and seeing how he would create parts for his customers. A pile of metal and bits on one side of the room and finished products on the other. It was fascinating. Thanks for bringing back some of my memories.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
How great - I'm glad you are enjoying my videos!
@SuperDd40 2 жыл бұрын
You are now my favourite spokes person. ;)
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
HAH - good one!
@chuckthebull 2 жыл бұрын
I like that you show mistakes and then solutions, we learn by mistakes, it helps us think in ways that solve problems. (after I throw my screwdriver at the wall)..;)
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we all make mistakes, and then have to re-calibrate.
@cest7343 2 жыл бұрын
Extra content: How to gradually increases the value of the fixture until you hit the top of the "bell curve" of low cost versus effective enough. Yet again my hat is off to the Master, You bet I am subscribed for more!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video - more to come, for sure!
@benpress8884 2 жыл бұрын
A fine example of the toolmaker's art. Well done, Ron.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@wint3rsmith42 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. show the failures so others can learn, like a teacher I had while restoring classics back in the 80s, same guy showed me classic car magazines with some of your work in, just 34 short years ago.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that. Man, that time went by in a flash!
@vbertrand 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a guy who comments much on KZfaq. You, sir, deserve a lot of praise and respect for sharing your meticulous work. You seem so happy with life and so much at home with metal working, it’s a joy to be part of your circle, thru this channel. Thank you, Mr. Covell. Thank you!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@davidsweetman2221 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing your mistakes. It's wonderful to see how your creative process works. A methodical and measured approach. Keep the videos coming!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, and there are more videos on the way!
@jesscneal Жыл бұрын
Cool process Ron. Always love to see your jigs/forms and your thought process. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍👍
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
@-Deena. 2 жыл бұрын
You got your homepage back! 🧡
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Deena. A knowledgeable viewer showed me the steps!
@popefang 2 жыл бұрын
Just love watching your process, your thoughts, ideas, actions and adaptations.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@MonitoSmith Жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias por compartir su trabajo señor Covell...
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
Estoy tan contento de que te guste!
@donbell8187 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone continuing the lost art of tool and die making.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we can't let those skills die out!
@donbell8187 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Ha, ha! You are such a tool!
@metalworkingdude 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you showed building the first fixture, then troubleshooting why it didn’t work to expectations and then making a new one. And…I suddenly have an inexplicable desire to make a giant wheel and spokes!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Joe - you could make a quadricycle - loosely based on Henry Ford's early prototype, but with giant wheels!
@DaxxTerryGreen 2 жыл бұрын
This is my second video or yours friend. The first was the 55" diameter wheel that these spokes go into. Well done. From Asheville, Daxx
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jamest.5001 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I truly appreciate all the efforts to share your craft, some ppl do not want to share their knowledge, I have gotten to the age where I feel the need to pass my knowledge, as well as learn, there is a lot I do not know, I love knowing how things are made, how they work, and making things has always been my thing! Thanks again! 👍😀
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ddistrbd1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you did not edit the first attempt in making the fixture, it is more realistic this way, I really enjoyed watching the process of getting the result you were after.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thedistractedmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ron! Glad to have another method to straighten wire. Rolling between boards is a pain and using a vice and drill seems to work harden the wire. I'm gonna give the car method a try!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@CarlinComm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your skills with us! I really enjoyed following along with the process of just experimenting to see what works.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@stephenwhite5057 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Ron and a great pleasure to watch. Please keep posting.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@4130smith 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, you are a natural teacher sir. Thank you for sharing.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@mikesvidjust4u 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Ron, I always learn a few things watching you.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@ODGColornChrome 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Ron! Your fixture making is top notch!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@toddcott9510 2 жыл бұрын
Ron, I tried to follow all your instructions. But not having a car to stretch the wire was a problem. In the end, I tethered it to my wife. And told her there was a sale on in town. I think I need a stronger wire. Thanks for all you give.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
You found a creative solution.
@mikelove9832 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron ! Straight Ahead ✌😎
@NickToland 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I always learn something new watching your content!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@seeburg 2 жыл бұрын
As always, an absolute pleasure to watch, mistakes and all.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@ptonpc 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again. I'm impressed by the car, I would never have thought of that.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@Joe.Doucette 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, Ron. I know you often do, but it was especially good to see you work through issues. Thanks for posting, Joe
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe - I'm glad you enjoyed it
@SkylersRants 2 жыл бұрын
I like that you included your first, failed attempt. You’re a great teacher.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@linusangbjar6679 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Ron! Exactly what I asked for.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@RRINTHESHOP 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Ron, well made spoke.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Randy. You certainly know your way around a shop, and I appreciate your comments!
@keithjurena9319 2 жыл бұрын
The spoke threading and sometimes cutting machines are incredible tools. Some take only a second to accurately trim, then thread a spoke. One tool I couldn't justify purchase, relying on custom order of spoke lengths.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the tool I showed a picture of is a couple hundred dollars, but some cost thousands!
@JD-gn6du 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Ron.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@keithharmon2056 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron , always enjoy your videos. That is a huge wheel.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
A couple of people have asked me to make a bigger one!
@keithharmon2056 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell that will be interesting. Can't wait to see it. Thanks
@brocktechnology 2 жыл бұрын
That straitening technique also work hardens the wire, I suspect it wouldn't be strong enough without that. great stuff
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the wire is pretty soft when I get it, and the stretching does make it stiffer!
@klausrachuy6411 2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Made me think about the first bicycles of great grandparents and the value they had.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yep - that's how they used to do it!
@grantelrod3179 2 жыл бұрын
I always learn something from you Ron! Thanks
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TheDistur 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Ron! Thanks for the video!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hamdiklcarslan4435 2 жыл бұрын
great job as always mr covell
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@onepairofhands 2 жыл бұрын
cool presentation Sir
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks!
@plunder1956 2 жыл бұрын
I've worked with Stainless (mostly 316 & 305) turning & milling components. Most grades are actually fairly soft. However Aluminium is usually even softer & less far tolerant heat, so I'm not surprised that became an issue for you. You're quite correct about forming the threads. Using a die to cut them would probably lead to stress fractures. A rolled thread will be stronger & more robust in tension. Have you considered using thicker spokes (such are used in Tandams & some other applications. These bigger wheels may benefit from using them.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Most high-wheeler replicas use larger diameter spokes, and that would be a good idea for a vehicle that gets a lot of use. Mine is for only very occasional use, but I appreciate your suggestions!
@your_utube 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron, great video!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@akschu1 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Ron.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@WildmanTech 2 жыл бұрын
Good work Ron.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@scalhotrod Жыл бұрын
This will come in handy when I'll need to rebuild the wheels for my Coker Monster Cruiser!
@RonCovell Жыл бұрын
Cool machine!
@mperry9025 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching!
@tonyalto1014 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent info. Now I have to try this!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@jakeatkins4891 2 жыл бұрын
Ron you sir are a legend !
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for commenting!
@iamvonimmel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron!!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work 👏👌
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@jessefoulk 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely edited video
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that! I put considerably more time into editing than shooting.
@paulfisher1160 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this. Awesome video
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@paulfisher1160 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell Been thinking about it. Your first attempt at a jig. Did you not just drill the bend radius hole in the wrong place. Should the radius of the drill hole size not co-inside with the desired internal bend of the wire. Therefore not resulting in that weird collapse and double bend you got when you tried riveting it over. that said, the second attempt work just as well
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I think the solution you suggest here could work, also. Thanks for your thoughts.
@kcdakrt 2 жыл бұрын
Really liked the car trick ron
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah - not many people think of that.
@kaiserpanda 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great videos
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davelewis2174 2 жыл бұрын
I like the car Trick , I've used 2 Trees and a come along to straighten 3/16 Stainless Tubing.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure your cable ratchet technique worked well!
@bigbird2451 2 жыл бұрын
And hopefully your local bike shop has a sweet Phill Wood thread roller. Mechanical poetry.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, Watsonville Cyclery DOES have a Phil Woods thread rolling machine - one of the earliest ones he produced. I have seen it in action, and it's an engineering marvel!
@bigbird2451 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell It must be a two person job with spokes that long!
@jamesa7506 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sharp, sir 👌 👍
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@ron827 2 жыл бұрын
Super job! It appeared the aluminum fixture sucked the heat away quicker than the steel fixture did.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I know it looks that way. I don't have a good way to gauge it, but I would think the two metals would be about equal.
@PacoOtis 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@wyattoneable 2 жыл бұрын
Your the Bob Ross of fabrication. Then I looked down in the comments and see I'm not the only one who thinks that. (ha ha) Excellent tutorial !
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's been said before, but I consider it a very big compliment, and I thank you.
@nicolasaudouard8956 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nicolasaudouard8956 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell I'll have to come and take one (or more) of your class.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you can. I'm teaching one class a month these days.
@Momo_Kawashima 2 жыл бұрын
Looking at this massive wheel (and my grandpa's old horse drawn carriages) I had an idea: An electric driven horseless carriage fitted with those giant wheels. It's gonna be ridiculously expensive and probably not street legal, but someone gotta do it
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I like your idea, and I'm nearly certain there is a legal way to do it!
@theprojectproject01 2 жыл бұрын
Just keep the max speed under 25mph (demonstrated thru rpm/gearing/diameter) and it's just a funny-shaped golf cart or Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.
@davidcaverly9659 2 жыл бұрын
Great tip on stretching wire to straighten! Also, watching that process, and thinking about doing it 72 times, had me wonder if there was any cam locking system or clamp that could have helped expedite the process over those two screws. Tedium terrifies me. 🤣
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are many types of locking clamps that could expedite the process Here's one example: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdCSoq-GndzLpZs.html
@lilo2469 2 жыл бұрын
The Master
@dominosgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@xpndblhero5170 2 жыл бұрын
I live anything bicycle related and this is right up my alley.... I've always wanted to make a bike from scratch and literally make everything but I know my welding experience is lacking so I'd need some practice before I go trying to make one, but this is very useful information. Thank you and keep up the great work... 😁
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
The first bicycle frame I built was a lugged design, and I silver soldered it together. The learning curve is much easier with silver soldering than for welding!
@xpndblhero5170 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell - I've watched a lot of silver work on Paul Brodies channel and I've always wanted to try but I don't have a garage or shop to work in so I'd most likely be in my basement or outside so a welder seemed like a better option...
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Welding is a good option, but I don't see why you couldn't silver solder in your basement or outside. An oxy-acetylene outfit should be less expensive than most welders, also - and it's great to have one for heating stock for bending.
@xpndblhero5170 2 жыл бұрын
@@RonCovell - That's actually a good point... It would be a good place to start, I might have to look into that as an option instead of diving into MIG without any real practice. Thanks again.... 😁
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know what kind of bicycle you want to build, but for a lightweight frameset, MIG welding is not a good solution. These days many bikes (like cruisers, and e-bikes) are made from heavy-wall material, and MIG welding could work for those, but for the traditional bicycles where weight is an issue, thin wall tubing is the norm, and MIG just isn't the best process.
@trottermalone379 2 жыл бұрын
Thought for sure that you tapped Phil Wood on the shoulder for the spokes. Special thanks for sharing the entirety of the learning curve associated with the tool development!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I worked with a local bicycle shop on this project - Watsonville Cyclery - and they have a Phil Woods thread rolling machine. It's a masterpiece of engineering!
@cabletie69 2 жыл бұрын
the kink from the first jig was because the hole was on the centre of the intersection. Offset the hole so that the spoke is supported around the bend.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't thought of that, and it's a good idea!
@monkeybarmonkeyman 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I'm sitting here thinking "man, that's a lot of twisting on those fasteners..." considering you have a good quantity of spokes to make. So my mind start turning... perhaps a much coarser pitch on the threads so a quarter or half turn tightens/loosens... and some type of weak spring between them to make taking it apart for the next spoke... Nothing says amateur like over-engineering a simple device, right? Thanks again so much, I do find your videos really satisfy my inner machine shop guy.
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm glad you're thinking!
@richardbutterfoss2353 2 жыл бұрын
That was cool! Thank you! RWB
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@crisislord00 2 жыл бұрын
When will you do a shop tour?!
@RonCovell 2 жыл бұрын
Well, it's on my (very long) to-do list!
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