I had to bend some prototype wire frames for a concept retail outlet. I have been doing this for a while and it's pretty fun but time is always an issue.

I can't show the parts but they look quite a bit like a water bottle cage. I made this device that did all but one of the bends required. It's basically a 90 degree forming press that has clearance for U-bends.

I thought the salvaged V-block would be hard but the 3/16 wire caused huge grooves in the faces that will have to be repaired later. The punch part was case hardened with burnt leather, powered and applied with heat. It works well. Hooves are supposed to be better. Gross.


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I also built a fat bike. I enjoy those quite a bit. The tooling to make the DT gusset is really something.

These aren't my favorite dropouts but they are OK. I flatten the tube for a nice fit.


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I came in late one day and the sun was already up. This was the first thing I saw when I walked through the door. The scene made me wish I could write poetry. I was filled with joy.


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