Thunderbolt

[akojsp]

I bought the Street Fighter plans and my project "Thunderbolt" is under way. I am brand spanking new to bike-building and almost as new to welding. I have taken apart many a bike when I was a kid. I have welded approximately 3 items. So.... I am more familiar with bikes than I am with welding. My welds currently look like a dried up dead worm on the sidewalk that exploded. lol. practice practice practice. I do have 3 questions...


What type of store can I buy the 3/4" axle rod at?
Where can I buy pillow bearings?
I made my first mistake... I bought 24' of 2" instead of 1.5", other than a grinder stand, does any one have any ideas on a simple project that I can practice my welding skills where I can use this steel?

[graucho]

My supplier pillow block bearings

http://www.pacificnorthwestbearing.net/PILLOW-BLOCK-BEARING/c2/index.html?osCsid=3bb95ea1297efbeb82c7ae9b4e63efdd

[jimFPU]

Some of us use The Big Bearing Store, but it seems their prices have gone up significantly since I last ordered...may have to use Graucho's store.

[GregLWB]

I bought the Street Fighter plans and my project "Thunderbolt" is under way. I am brand spanking new to bike-building and almost as new to welding.

I made my first mistake... I bought 24' of 2" instead of 1.5", other than a grinder stand, does any one have any ideas on a simple project that I can practice my welding skills where I can use this steel?
[/LIST]

Welcome to the site. Many of us had less welding experience than you when we started so we know it will come to you with practice.:)

Re: #3 - A LodeRunner? A welding table? A bike workstand?:jester:

Greg

[akojsp]

Welcome to the site. Many of us had less welding experience than you when we started so we know it will come to you with practice.:)

Re: #3 - A LodeRunner? A welding table? A bike workstand?:jester:

Greg

Bike workstand.... I like that idea. :thinking:

Thanks. I appreciate that!

[akojsp]

Thanks for the help so far guys. I have a couple more questions now.


Is SunStar a good brand Derailer? I have two. One from a Fuji and the other from a Lotus.
How do I take off the rear gears? I see two holes that lead me to believe I am going to need a special tool. I am thinking I might just take it to the bike shop unless you guys have any ideas.


Thanks again!

Jeff

[Danner]

Check out Brad & Kats' book AZ Bicycle Builders Bonanza. Covers a lot of the essentials for hacking.
Danner

[PeterT]

Start by building things that have right angles, like a good solid bench, at your working height, a ramp to roll your SF up and down for ease of access/egress, then start getting into different angles and shapes... by then you'll have fitted out your workshop, ready to get into the swing of being a builder!
PeterT