My Cast Kick Pedals & other parts.

[AussieHard]

Making some patterns.

Casting first attempt. Been over a decade since I have done this, made a few mistakes with my sprue & riser placement.. Got a good idea how to get it right on the next one.

Then on to a few more parts….


http://theflyingxs.blogspot.com/

 

[bbillington]

great stuff, man, very cool.

 

[I am Carbon]

I like em brass knuckle kick start pedals. if it don't start knock it out! just kiddin mate.
I like do it yourself. When I was in highschool I made hurst shifter handle Knockoffs.
Keep up the good work,Ed

 

[visimpact]

Very cool, I have always wanted to cast stuff at home. Is it expensive to get into?

 

[Growl]

Very cool

 

[AussieHard]

Thanks Guys for the good words.

Visual Impact - Like anything there is a set up cost. Furnace, cope & drag, sand mix, other tools are fund around the home. Then there is gas & scrap metal.

You can make everything at home with some skills, which most builders have.

Cast iron runs a bit hotter for most home purposes but aluminium, bronze & brass are do able.

 

[TeeCat]

Hey, neat stuff. You have a neat blog too.

TC

 

[AussieHard]

Hey, neat stuff. You have a neat blog too.

TC

Cheers, thanks mate!

The blog is a giant scrap book of bikes, inspirational photos & a diary of ideas, projects, how to info and fixes of my three XS bikes.

 

[TeeCat]

Well, I bookied it because I want to sift through it more.

TC

 

[visimpact]

I definitely want to get a home set up going some day. It looks like it would be a really fun way to spend some free time. Keep posting what u make. Very cool!

 

[AussieHard]

well I'm off to take another crack @ some casting, hopefully I will have something worthwhile to post tonight!

 

[atomic22]

very cool casts
I've always wanted to try it but have to finish my bike first.

 

[Big Jes]

Nice stuff. Always amazing to see the skills fellow riders have. Keep up the good work!

 

[IronTiki]

i know the thread is pretty old but are you still making the skull kicker?

Sean