Engine mount fabrication
I’m making progress but taking it slow, trying desperately to not end up with something misaligned.Read More
Aluminum-cutting saw blade
To aid in fabricating my engine mounts, I attempted to order a press brake for myRead More
Spot-welding the frame
I used my HF Titanium 125 to tack The Bride’s frame tubes. It was my firstRead More
New Retroblaster Tank
When I’m frustrated by not being able to spend time in my shop, I cruise EbayRead More
Installing frame tubes
I have successfully bent The Bride’s new frame downtubes to fit. Now I need to makeRead More
Hacking the KTM frame
This is me being disciplined, sticking to my prioritized task list, and NOT getting distracted byRead More
Origins – Retroblaster
It’s official: I’m an irrational parts hoarder. I picked up yet another frame that I don’tRead More
Bending frame tubes
Working on the frame,I started first with test pieces, bending cheap conduit. It took me threeRead More
Engine cradle chopped!
You know that whole part about swapping the engine in without cutting the frame? No matterRead More